COMPARISON CHART OF JESUS AND MUHAMMAD
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COMPARISON CHART OF JESUS AND MUHAMMAD
COMPARISON CHART OF JESUS AND MUHAMMAD
JESUS MUHAMMAD
First born Son First born son
Messiah (Witness) Messenger (Witness)Prophet Prophet
His life affected the world His life affected the world
Had visions of what society should be Had visions of what society
should be
should be
Warned His disciples of false prophets Warned his disciples of false
prophets
prophets
His message was to be by word of mouth His message was to be by word
of mouth
of mouth
Wanted everybody to hear His message Wanted everybody to hear his
message
message
After death His message was written down After death his message was
written down
written down
Gave instructions on how to deal with inhospitable outsiders-----------SAME----------------------
Didn’t like idol worship Didn’t like idol worship
Revered by the people of His religion Revered by the people of his
religion
religion
Bearer of Good News (The Gospel) Bearer of Good Tidings
His teachings were questioned His teachings were questioned
The way of life to the world is Jesus The way of life to Muslims is
Muhammad
Muhammad
The light of the world for everyone The light of the world for
Muslims
Muslims
Did what the sender told Him to do Did what the sender told him to
do
do
Reformer Reformer
Spent many years in secular government Spent many years in secular
government
government
Monotheistic Monotheistic
Legislator Legislator
Leader Leader
A teacher (Rabbi) Teacher
Miracle worker The Quran was his miracle
Displayed emotions Displayed emotions
Had no sin Born in sin
Infant Prophecies Older child prophecies
Killed (Crucified) Killed (Poisoned)
Spiritual Warrior Physical Warrior
Virgin Conception Human Conception
Born knowing His position in the world Didn’t know his position until
older
older
Religious life through godly parents Religious life through earthly
parents
parents
Was religious all His life Became religious after he was 40
years old
years old
Came from heaven (Spiritual) Born on earth (worldly)
Wanted spiritual things Wanted physical things
Heaven is spiritual Heaven (Paradise) is physical
Didn’t want recognition (Humble) Wanted Recognition
Was not in politics Was into politics
Can’t lie Can/did lie
Kept His word Changed his word
Left Nazareth peacefully or be killed Left Mecca peacefully or be killed
Came back peacefully Came back with a vengeance
Accepted His death Saved his life
Redeemer Conqueror
Showed mercy toward His enemies Showed no mercy toward his
enemies
enemies
Killed no one Killed many
Cared about others (everyone) Cared about fellow Muslims
Healer Did not heal
Will return Will return when everyone is
raised
raised
Will judge the world Muslims believe he the final ruler
Guaranteed salvation Wasn’t sure of his salvation
Revelations from God Revelations first thought from
demons
demons
Deity Human
Creator (also giver of life) Did not create
Loved His enemies Hated his enemies
Honored women Like daughters to Him) Used women (Wives, slaves,
concubines)
concubines)
Born with power Wanted power
A religion of peace, love, tolerance Not a religion of peace, love,
tolerance
tolerance
Appreciated in the Quran Not found or appreciated in the
Quran
Quran
Didn’t like the plunder of war Loved the plunder of war
Founder of Christianity Founder of Islam
Unpopular when He died (Disciples left Him) Popular hero, ruler, diplomat,
general
general
Jesus’ final message teaches about love: Muhammad’s final sermon on
Mount
Mount
“Love your enemies and pray for those who Arafar: “”Today your religion is
completed and the grace of God/
completed and the grace of God/
persecute you (Matthew 5:44 – NIV) Allah is fulfilled in your life. And
I bear witness that Islam is your
religion. O Muslim people, you are
prohibited to shed blood among
prohibited to shed blood among
yourselves or to steal from each other
or take advantage of each other or to
steal the women or wives of Muslims.
After today there will no longer be two
religions existing in Arabia. I descended
by Allah with the sword in my hand, and
my wealth will come from the shadow of
my sword. And the one who will disagree
my sword. And the one who will disagree
with me will be humiliated and persecuted."
[Mark A. Gabriel, Phd, JESUS and MUHAMMAD: Profound Differences and Surprising Similarities:
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