People of the Book

[Ferrari1981]

<b>People of the Book</b>


The various faiths of the People of the Book share several qualities:


• They recognize one God.


• They share certain religious texts.


• They share many of the same prophets, such as Abraham.


• They recognize life after death, judgment, heaven and hell, and angels.


• They share similar beliefs regarding the Creation, specifically, in the lives of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.


Christian and Muslim belief have many aspects in common. Judaism too shares many beliefs with Islam. All true adherents of these three great religions:


• Believe that God has created the entire universe out of nothing and that He dominates all that exists with His omnipotence.


• Believe that God has created man and living things in a miraculous way and that man possesses a soul granted him by God.


• Believe that besides Jesus, Moses or Muhammad, God sent many prophets such as Noah, Abraham, Isaac and Joseph throughout history, and they love all these prophets.


• Believe in resurrection, Heaven and Hell and angels, and that God has created our lives with a certain destiny.


The beliefs of the People of the Book are in harmony with Muslims, not only in terms of faith-related issues, but also of moral values. Today, in a world where such immoralities as adultery, homosexuality, drug addiction and a model of egoism and self-seeking cruelty have grown widespread, the People of the Book and Muslims share the same virtues: Honor, chastity, humility, self-sacrifice, honesty, compassion, mercy and unconditional love…


But while they basically rely on God's revelation, the People of the Book have moral precepts and know what is lawful and what is not. For this reason, if one of the People of the Book cooks some food, it is lawful for Muslims to eat it. In the same way, permission has been given for a Muslim man to marry a woman from among the People of the Book. On this subject God commands:


Today all good things have been made lawful for you. And the food of those given the Book is also lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. So are chaste women from among the believers and chaste women of those given the Book before you, once you have given them their dowries in marriage, not in fornication or taking them as lovers. But as for anyone who disbelieve, his actions will come to nothing and in the hereafter he will be among the losers. (Surat al-Mai'da: 5)


These commands show that bonds of kinship may be established as a result of the marriage of a Muslim with a woman from the People of the Book, and that those on each side of the union can accept an invitation to a meal. These are the fundamentals that will ensure the establishment of equitable human relationships and a happy communal life. Since the Koran enjoins this equitable and tolerant attitude, it is unthinkable that a Muslim could take an opposing view.


Summary - http://www.harunyahya.com/32terrorism_people_soc09.html


Jews and Christians, however, are much closer to Muslims than idolaters. Each of these religions has its book, that is, they are subject to a revelation sent down by God. They know what is right and what is wrong, what is lawful and what is unlawful. They know they will give an account to God, and they love and revere His prophets. This shows that Muslims and the people of the book can live easily together and cooperate.

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<b>People of the Book</b>


The various faiths of the People of the Book share several qualities:


• They recognize one God.


• They share certain religious texts.


• They share many of the same prophets, such as Abraham.


• They recognize life after death, judgment, heaven and hell, and angels.


• They share similar beliefs regarding the Creation, specifically, in the lives of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.


Christian and Muslim belief have many aspects in common. Judaism too shares many beliefs with Islam. All true adherents of these three great religions:


• Believe that God has created the entire universe out of nothing and that He dominates all that exists with His omnipotence.


• Believe that God has created man and living things in a miraculous way and that man possesses a soul granted him by God.


• Believe that besides Jesus, Moses or Muhammad, God sent many prophets such as Noah, Abraham, Isaac and Joseph throughout history, and they love all these prophets.


• Believe in resurrection, Heaven and Hell and angels, and that God has created our lives with a certain destiny.


The beliefs of the People of the Book are in harmony with Muslims, not only in terms of faith-related issues, but also of moral values. Today, in a world where such immoralities as adultery, homosexuality, drug addiction and a model of egoism and self-seeking cruelty have grown widespread, the People of the Book and Muslims share the same virtues: Honor, chastity, humility, self-sacrifice, honesty, compassion, mercy and unconditional love…


But while they basically rely on God's revelation, the People of the Book have moral precepts and know what is lawful and what is not. For this reason, if one of the People of the Book cooks some food, it is lawful for Muslims to eat it. In the same way, permission has been given for a Muslim man to marry a woman from among the People of the Book. On this subject God commands:


Today all good things have been made lawful for you. And the food of those given the Book is also lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. So are chaste women from among the believers and chaste women of those given the Book before you, once you have given them their dowries in marriage, not in fornication or taking them as lovers. But as for anyone who disbelieve, his actions will come to nothing and in the hereafter he will be among the losers. (Surat al-Mai'da: 5)


These commands show that bonds of kinship may be established as a result of the marriage of a Muslim with a woman from the People of the Book, and that those on each side of the union can accept an invitation to a meal. These are the fundamentals that will ensure the establishment of equitable human relationships and a happy communal life. Since the Koran enjoins this equitable and tolerant attitude, it is unthinkable that a Muslim could take an opposing view.


Summary - http://www.harunyahya.com/32terrorism_people_soc09.html


Jews and Christians, however, are much closer to Muslims than idolaters. Each of these religions has its book, that is, they are subject to a revelation sent down by God. They know what is right and what is wrong, what is lawful and what is unlawful. They know they will give an account to God, and they love and revere His prophets. This shows that Muslims and the people of the book can live easily together and cooperate.

What an excellent post! If the people of the book will just realize that there is really no more than one religion. All those who are the ones made gracious by God will see paradise. The Gracious ones(Asanas)


What an excellent post.

[Muslimah]

<b>People of the Book</b>


<b>• Believe that besides Jesus, Moses or Muhammad, God sent many prophets such as Noah, Abraham, Isaac and Joseph throughout history, and they love all these prophets. </b>


On this subject God commands:


Today all good things have been made lawful for you. And the food of those given the Book is also lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. So are chaste women from among the believers and chaste women of those given the Book before you, once you have given them their dowries in marriage, not in fornication or taking them as lovers. But as for anyone who disbelieve, his actions will come to nothing and in the hereafter he will be among the losers. (Surat al-Mai'da: 5)


These commands show that bonds of kinship may be established as a result of the marriage of a Muslim with a woman from the People of the Book, and that those on each side of the union can accept an invitation to a meal. These are the fundamentals that will ensure the establishment of equitable human relationships and a happy communal life. Since the Koran enjoins this equitable and tolerant attitude, it is unthinkable that a Muslim could take an opposing view.


Summary - http://www.harunyahya.com/32terrorism_people_soc09.html


<b>Jews and Christians, </b> however, are much closer to Muslims than idolaters. Each of these religions has its book, that is, they are subject to a revelation sent down by God. They know what is right and what is wrong, what is lawful and what is unlawful. They know they will give an account to God, and they love and revere His prophets. This shows that Muslims and the people of the book can live easily together and cooperate.

Bismillah


as salam alykom brother


I guess since you linked this passage to harunyahya, it means that this quote is pasted from there. Matter of fact brother, this passage has a lot to comment about. The underlined part up there "• Believe that besides Jesus, Moses or Muhammad", you must be fully aware as any other Muslim, that the main problem for Nasara (Christians) is that they dont believe in Mohamed salla Allah a`lyhee wa sallam as a Prophet and final Messenger. The minute they do, they are no longer Nasara (polythiests who believe in Jesus as the son of God and God). In this Allah say:


"Surely, in disbelief are they who say that Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary. Say (O Muhammad): "Who then has the least power against Allah, if He were to destroy the Messiah, son of Mary, his mother, and all those who are on the earth together?" And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them. He creates what He wills. And Allah is Able to do all things." (Quran 5:17)


"Surely, they have disbelieved who say: "Allah is the Messiah [Jesus], son of Mary." But the Messiah [Jesus] said: "O Children of Israel! Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord." Verily, whosoever sets up partners in worship with Allah, then Allah has forbidden Paradise for him, and the Fire will be his abode. And for the wrong-doers there are no helpers." (Quran 5:72)


Brother pls revise this site and look for posts by Nasara to be more aware of their dogma.


Coming to the Jews, how can he say that they are closer to Muslims when Allah Say:


"Verily, you will find the strongest among men in enmity to the believers (Muslims) the Jews and those who are polytheists, and you will find the nearest in love to the believers (Muslims) those who say: "We are Christians." That is because amongst them are priests and monks, and they are not proud." (Quran 5:82)


How can Harunyahya decide that the Jews are close to muslims when Allah Defines them as above. He is then contradicting what Allah broughtforth.


This is serious brother, this part touches on the A`qeeda, I hope u revise your position and that u r not in agreement with this.


Also the Jews dont believe that prophet mohamed salla Allah a`lyhee wa sallam is the final Messenger.


As for their books, this another issue.


As for their food, we cannt eat animals slaughtered by any other means that contradicts sharia, which is the case now with animals slaughtered in European countries that are supposed to be slaughtered by Nasar. We can though eat animals slaughtered by Jews.


Brother i seriously advice you to re consider this post and what you read and what you believe and most important what you copy into boards. May Allah Guide us all.

[Shereen]

salaam


indeed people of the book have much more common to us than any other faith!


but isnt it strange that MUSLIMS r the ones today who r relatively TRUE to their religion than any other people of any religion