JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM
The religious history and heritage of the three religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) seemed similar, and in several cases identical.
The al-Quran reveals references, among others, to Prophets Adam (25 times), Noah (47), Abraham (74), Ismael (6), Isaac (16), Jacob (18), Joseph (34), Moses (177) , David (16), Solomon (19), and Jesus (37 times), peace be upon them.
In fact, those of the Judeo-Christian tradition may be surprised to learn that the al-Quran specifically names many Biblical figures far more often than it refers to Prophet Muhammad (saw) which only mentioned four times by name.
A classic example of an identical case is where both the Bible and the al-Quran narrated the creation of the first man, Adam, and of his expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The Biblical narration is recorded in Genesis 2:4-3:24, and in the al-Quran 15:28-29; 32: 7-9; 38:71-72 and 55:14.
According to the Bible (Numbers 13:1-14: 38 and Deuteronomy 1: 19-40) Moses and the Israelites, having escaped from Egypt, were directed by Allah to invade Palestine. The Israelites refused to obey the order, and subsequently punished by Allah to continue wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. A similar description appears in the al-Quran but with some greater detail.
There are many more parallels that can be illustrated between the al-Quran and the Bible. However, there are also cases that the al-Quran reports numerous stories regarding well-known Biblical characters that are not found in the Bible.
One of the examples that refers to Jesus fashioning a bird out of clay, and then, by Allah’s command, causing that clay bird to come to life.
The Judeo-Christian tradition traces the origin of Judaism to Abraham, who lived eleven generations after Noah. Abraham and his descendants through Isaac inherited the land of Palestine. Isaac’s son, Jacob later changed his name to Israel.
Like the Judeo-Christian tradition, Islam traces the origin of mankind to Adam. Islam means submission, that is, submission to Allah.
Thus the religion of Adam was Islam, as was the religion of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus etc.
This is not, however, to say that the Islamic religion of Adam was the same in every detail as that of Noah, or of Abraham, or Moses, or Jesus, or of Prophet Muhammad (saw).
In fact, it was not. To understand that difference, one has to understand the Islamic concepts of covenant and of progressive revelation.
It may seem strange that these three religions, which share so much common heritage, have so much trouble communicating with each other.
The religious history and heritage of the three religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) seemed similar, and in several cases identical.
The al-Quran reveals references, among others, to Prophets Adam (25 times), Noah (47), Abraham (74), Ismael (6), Isaac (16), Jacob (18), Joseph (34), Moses (177) , David (16), Solomon (19), and Jesus (37 times), peace be upon them.
In fact, those of the Judeo-Christian tradition may be surprised to learn that the al-Quran specifically names many Biblical figures far more often than it refers to Prophet Muhammad (saw) which only mentioned four times by name.
A classic example of an identical case is where both the Bible and the al-Quran narrated the creation of the first man, Adam, and of his expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The Biblical narration is recorded in Genesis 2:4-3:24, and in the al-Quran 15:28-29; 32: 7-9; 38:71-72 and 55:14.
According to the Bible (Numbers 13:1-14: 38 and Deuteronomy 1: 19-40) Moses and the Israelites, having escaped from Egypt, were directed by Allah to invade Palestine. The Israelites refused to obey the order, and subsequently punished by Allah to continue wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. A similar description appears in the al-Quran but with some greater detail.
There are many more parallels that can be illustrated between the al-Quran and the Bible. However, there are also cases that the al-Quran reports numerous stories regarding well-known Biblical characters that are not found in the Bible.
One of the examples that refers to Jesus fashioning a bird out of clay, and then, by Allah’s command, causing that clay bird to come to life.
The Judeo-Christian tradition traces the origin of Judaism to Abraham, who lived eleven generations after Noah. Abraham and his descendants through Isaac inherited the land of Palestine. Isaac’s son, Jacob later changed his name to Israel.
Like the Judeo-Christian tradition, Islam traces the origin of mankind to Adam. Islam means submission, that is, submission to Allah.
Thus the religion of Adam was Islam, as was the religion of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus etc.
This is not, however, to say that the Islamic religion of Adam was the same in every detail as that of Noah, or of Abraham, or Moses, or Jesus, or of Prophet Muhammad (saw).
In fact, it was not. To understand that difference, one has to understand the Islamic concepts of covenant and of progressive revelation.
It may seem strange that these three religions, which share so much common heritage, have so much trouble communicating with each other.
Saya setuju tntg parlel. Sbg Nabi akhir, apa yg diturunkan kpd Nya (Al Quran) adalah lngkap. Utk umat sezaman Nabi dan juga kita. Lengkap juga brmakna, imbasan kembali apa yg diturunkan kpd umat terdahulu. Membatalkan Nya dan menyusun semula (incorporate)sbg pelengkap dlm yg baru (AL Quran. Else, nanti timbul banyak kitab Allah berselerak di muka bumi. Sebab itu Al Quran is complete. Wallah hu Aklam.
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