Re: Interfaith Dialogue (Religious Essentials) - Islam and Christianity
Christianity has no Biblical required dates to be kept.
Islam has Friday as the communal day of worship as well as the month of Ramadan (Major) to keep.
Judaisms has the Sabath to keep, and various other fixed dates. All Major.
Also DhulHijjah, in which hajj is performed.
Christianity has Holy Communion (Major).
Islam has Eid (but I did not read about it in the Qur'an?).
Judaism has Passover (Major) and various other sacrimental practices.
Islam has two Eids i.e. Eid ul Fitr (ending of Ramadan) and Eid ul Adha (after Hajj)
Christianity has Baptism 9*Major*), and non-essential practices such as Confirmation, etc.
Islam has ?
Judaism has circumcision (Major).
Shahada is recited. It is a testimony to faith bearing witness that there is no God other than Allah SWT and Muhammad SAW is his last messenger.
Christianity may not eat food dedicated to idols and the eating of animals of which the blood has not been drained properly (Major). All other food are permitted.
Islam has to eat food prepared according to the Halaal principle and no swine (both Major).
Judaism has to eat Kosher (Major) food (much stricter than Halaal).
Muslims cannot consume foods dedicated to idols either. Halal is what is permissible as far as sacrifical code is concerned that is called Dhabiha, particular way of slaughtering the animal (which sounds similar) ensuring all the blood is drained from the animal without sudden death.
Christianity allow all beverages except the drinking of blood.
Islam prohibit the use of alcohol (Major).
Intoxicants are prohibited of which alcohol based beverages are but one.
Christianity has no such required practice.
Islam require pilgrimage to Meccah and Ka'bah (Major) and all practices associated with the pilgrimage.
Hajj is incumbent only on the financially and physically able.
Christians required to pray as often as they can. No required, bodily positions, direction, etc.
Islam required to pry on specific times, required bodily position and direction. All Major. Some of prayers are recitations???
Muslims can also offer voluntary prayers aside from these obligatory ones. Bodily positions are restricted to those who can physically perform them. If you sick or senile or unable to perform then because of some reason then you need not to. Direction is important as long as you can ascertain it. If you in a place where you cannot ascertain to direction then you are still allowed to pray in whatever direction you think appropriate. Most of the prayer is recitation of verse found in the Quran.
Christians not required to fast but many do practice fasting of either food, beverage, or both, and even consider the abandon of any enjoyment as a form of fasting. Fasting done for various reasons.
Islam fast during Ramadan during daytime (Major).
Fasting during Ramadan is from dawn to dusk. Muslims can fast at other times as well besides Ramadan.
Christianity has no specific requirements other than to be decent.
Islam has specific requirements for women (Major).
In Islam the requirements are for both men and woman. Primarily it is to cover and conceal the Aurah i.e. that, which is considered as private for a man and woman.
Christianity has no requirements except that it be conducted in the Spirit of God's way. Requirement to look after the underprivileged, orphaned and widows.
Islam has requirement of alms giving (Major???), and no interest (Major).
Alms giving is not a business requirement but something about the economic system of Islam. Interest is not permitted. Of course cheating is not permitted and their are rules and regulations about how business should be conducted.
Christianity may not worship images (Major).
Islam has requirements w.r.t. music, pictures, etc.
Islam prohibits image worship as well infact anything that has been created by the creator and creation. As for music and pictures there are many different opinions.
Christianity has no requirements.
Islam has requirement w.r.t. dogs.
Dogs are not allowed as pets for enjoyment. They are permitted for guards and hunting.
Christianity has no scriptural requirements (Roman Catholics differ).
Islam has requirements
Salat ul Janaza. Prayer for the dead. Its a specific type of prayer.
Chirstianity practice.
Islam has no clear teaching.
Please elaborate.
Christianity accept that the Holy Spirit of God equip certain people with special gifts.
Islam has no similar teaching.
Allah SWT blesses whom he wills with what he wills. We have no say in it.
In Christianity there exist various forms and hierarchy of leaders depending on denominations.
Islam ???
Islam has no imposing hierarchy. Though governance through structure is fine and much needed I say. The highest authority in Islam is that of Allah SWT, Quran and Sunnah of Muhammad SAW (for what of it is authentically known).
Christianity are against abortion in general. The Roman Catholic church are against the use of contraceptives. Sex outside of marriage not permitted (Major).
Islam is against abortion and w.r.t. sex ????
Sex out of wedlock is a no no. There are issues about slavery though that have to do with sex. We believe each child is born with his sustenance from Allah SWT however much it may be.
Christianity are against divorce per se. Many denominations have watered this down tremendously. Christianity in general only accept one woman per man.
Islam allows divorce and has prescibed requirements how it should be done. Multiple wifes are permitted within certain requirements.
True. Islam builds inward to outward from the family.
The Roman Catholic Church makes an unscriptural issue of the mother of Jesus, Mary.
Islam has special reverence for the prophet Muhammad firstly and in general for all other prophets mentioned in the Qur'an.
What do you mean unscriptural issue?
Christianity has no requirements w.r.t. medical care. Some denominations has an issue (unscripturally) with blood transfusion and receiving certain medical treatments.
Islam has requirements w.r.t. alcohol. In general allow normally unpermitted substances (swine parts, ect.) when medical necessary.
Yes in times of dire needs unlawful things become lawful until they are needed.