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[[Image:Gospel of Luke in Arab.gif|thumb|One of the earliest Arabic versions of a part of the New Testament]]

[[Image:Gospel of Luke in Arab.gif|thumb|One of the earliest Arabic versions of a part of the New Testament]]

As an [[Abraham]]ic [[religion]] that post-dated [[Christianity]], [[Islam]] holds that the traditions and prophets of [[Judaism]] and [[Christianity]] are their own, just as Christianity claims the traditions and prophets of Judaism as their own.  However, while Christianity embraces the [[Old Testament|Jewish Scriptures]] as God's word, Islam rejects both the Jewish Scriptures and the [[New Testament]] as corrupt.  This acceptance of the Christian tradition creates some conflicts, notably the fact that Christians consider [[Jesus]] to be the Son of God whereas this notion doesn't match with the teachings of the [[Qur'an]].  As such, Muslims do not believe that Jesus (translated as Isa in [[Arabic]]) is the Son of God and reject the notion of [[the Trinity]], although the Islamic view of the Trinity is usually flawed, believing it to be Father, Son and Mother ([[Mary]]), not Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Islam believes that Jesus was a prophet, but not the greatest one.  [[Muhammad]] gets that honor.

As an [[Abraham]]ic [[religion]] that post-dated [[Christianity]], [[Islam]] holds that the traditions and prophets of [[Judaism]] and [[Christianity]] are their own, just as Christianity claims the traditions and prophets of Judaism as their own.  However, while Christianity embraces the [[Old Testament|Jewish Scriptures]] as God's word, Islam rejects both the Jewish Scriptures and the [[New Testament]] as corrupt.  This acceptance of the Christian tradition creates some conflicts, notably the fact that Christians consider [[Jesus]] to be the Son of God whereas this notion doesn't match with the teachings of the [[Qur'an]].  As such, Muslims do not believe that Jesus (translated as Isa in [[Arabic]]) is the Son of God and reject the notion of [[the Trinity]], although the Islamic view of the Trinity is usually flawed, believing it to be Father, Son and Mother ([[Mary]]), not Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Islam believes that Jesus was a [[prophet]], but not the greatest one.  [[Muhammad]], the founder of Islam, gets that honor.<blockquote>"Oh People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion,  

 

  "Oh People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion,  

   nor say of God anything but the truth. Christ Jesus, the son  

   nor say of God anything but the truth. Christ Jesus, the son  

   of Mary, was (no more than) a messenger of God, and His Word  

   of Mary, was (no more than) a messenger of God, and His Word  

   be to Him! (Far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong  

   be to Him! (Far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong  

   all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is God as a  

   all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is God as a  

   Disposer of affairs" <ref>Qur'an Sura 4:171</ref>

   Disposer of affairs" <ref>Qur'an Sura 4:171</ref></blockquote>

 

  "Behold! the angels said, 'Oh Mary! God gives you glad  

Islam believe that Jesus was born from Mary who was a virgin.<blockquote>"Behold! the angels said, 'Oh Mary! God gives you glad  

   tidings of a Word from Him. His name will be Christ Jesus,  

   tidings of a Word from Him. His name will be Christ Jesus,  

   the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter,  

   the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter,  

   He shall be (in the company) of the righteous... And God will  

   He shall be (in the company) of the righteous... And God will  

   teach him the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel'" <ref>Qur'an Sura 3:45-48</ref>

   teach him the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel'" <ref>Qur'an Sura 3:45-48</ref></blockquote>

The Koran is at odds with the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross as told in the Gospels in the Bible. Instead, Muslims believe the Bible is wrong and that Jesus was taken to heaven by God to save him from being crucified and another was instead made to appear to be Jesus and crucified in his place.   

The Koran is at odds with the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for all mankind as told in the [[Gospels]] in the [[Bible]]. Instead, Muslims believe the written word in the Bible is wrong and that Jesus was taken to heaven by God to save him from being crucified and another was instead made to appear to be Jesus and crucified in his place.   

    

    

   They slew him not, nor did they crucify him but it was made

   <blockquote>They slew him not, nor did they crucify him but it was made

   dubious to them. <ref>Qur'an Sura 157</ref>

   dubious to them. <ref>Qur'an Sura 157</ref></blockquote>

Muslims also believe that Jesus foretold of Muhammad's eventual message and teachings.   

Muslims also believe that Jesus foretold of Muhammad's eventual message and teachings.  While they reject many of the verses of the Bible; these two they choose to be genuine.   

   <blockquote>"If you love me, Keep my commandments. And I will pray to the  

   <blockquote>"If you love me, Keep my commandments. And I will pray to the  

   Father and He shall give you another comforter that he may  

   Father and He shall give you another comforter that he may  

   abide with you forever".<ref> The [[Bible]], John 14:15-16 </ref></blockquote>   

   abide with you forever".<ref> The [[Bible]], [[Gospel of John|John]] 14:15-16 </ref></blockquote>   

The verse immediately after that is usually left out as the form of the Counselor in described in terms that would not suit a human being or any creature with a physical body.

The verse immediately after that is usually left out as the form of the Counselor in described in terms that would not suit a human being or any creature with a physical body.

   <blockquote>"the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you."<ref>The [[Bible]], John 14:17</ref></blockquote>

   <blockquote>"the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you."<ref>The [[Bible]], John 14:17</ref></blockquote>

Other verses quoted in Islam:

Other verses from the Bible quoted in Islam:

   <blockquote>"But when the comforter is come, whom I will send unto you  

   <blockquote>"But when the comforter is come, whom I will send unto you  

   for he shall receive of mine, and he shall show it unto you."<ref> The Bible, John 16:12-14 </ref></blockquote>

   for he shall receive of mine, and he shall show it unto you."<ref> The Bible, John 16:12-14 </ref></blockquote>

Muslims believe that the "comforter" referred to by Jesus is Muhammad, although Christians hold the "comforter" to be the [[Holy Spirit]] and had for several hundred years before Muhammed was born.  <blockquote>"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you."<ref>The Bible, John 14:25</ref></blockquote>  The Holy Spirit came upon the Disciples shortly after Jesus' ascension into heaven as told in the [[book of Acts]].  Also, in the [[Gospel of Matthew]] in the Bible followers of Jesus are told to baptize <blockquote>"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<ref>Matt: 28-19</ref>

Muslims believe that the "comforter" referred to by Jesus is Muhammad, although Christians hold the "comforter" to be the [[Holy Spirit]] and had for several hundred years before Muhammed was born.  <blockquote>"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you."<ref>The Bible, John 14:25</ref></blockquote>  The Holy Spirit came upon the Disciples shortly after Jesus' ascension into heaven as told in the [[book of Acts]].  Also, in the [[Gospel of Matthew]] in the Bible followers of Jesus are told to baptize <blockquote>"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<ref>The Bible, [[Gospel of Matthew|Matt]] 28:19</ref></blockquote>

Muslims do not believe that Jesus was resurrected, but they do believe that Jesus will [[Second Coming|return to earth]] in the future, defeating an anti-Christ figure and fulfilling the prophecies of [[Isaiah]].<ref>http://www.islam.tc/prophecies/jesus.html</ref>

Muslims do not believe that Jesus was [[resurrected]], but they do believe that Jesus will [[Second Coming|return to earth]] in the future, defeating an anti-Christ figure and fulfilling the prophecies of [[Isaiah]] in the [[Old Testament]].<ref>http://www.islam.tc/prophecies/jesus.html</ref>

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