where does islam part company with judaism and christainity
Scroll down to the section on Five Great Religions.
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~jewel001/humanities/book/6religion.htm
Pretty much at the beginning. Some people will lie and say that Islam and Christianity are the same, but they really aren't. To start at the beginning, Judaism and Christianity are not too similar, so you can't ask where two different religions part with an even more different one.
Judaism: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism
Christianity:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity
Islam:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam
I believe Kiera is incorrect. You could also look at Hinduism and Buddhism to see connections between them.
To answer Writeacher, we didn't say that there weren't similarities, we just said that they aren't the same religion.
I can say quite firmly that Judaism and Christianity are not too similar, let alone Islam and Christianity. I would not say that Jews and Christians worship the smae God, let alone Muslims and Christians because Christians believe that God is trinitarian (three parts - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit). Christians believe that Jesus is the Son in this trinity. Jews only believe in God the Father and reject the half of the Bible called the New Testament. Muslims believe in a god who is a different god than is represented in the Jewish and Christian scriptures. They believe that Jesus was born as a prophet like Moses and Mohammed. They believe that Jesus did not die on the cross but that he was taken up to Heaven to be spared from humiliation.
The similarities between these religions rely on their place of origin, namely the Middle East. The cultures of these places would lead to the developement of similar religions (and also because the Muslims did descend from the son of the Jewish patriarch Abraham).
Islam began with a Christian and Judaism base around 600 A.D. when Mohammad's followers believed that he was the latest prophet of God/Allah. Muslims accept much of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament but believe the Koran as taught by Mohammad to be God's latest instructions to people.
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are known as the Abrahamic religions because they all trace their origins back to the biblical figure Abraham. While these religions share some common beliefs and values, there are key differences that set Islam apart from Judaism and Christianity.
1. Monotheism: All three religions believe in the existence of a single, supreme God. However, Islam emphasizes strict monotheism, known as Tawhid, viewing God as one and indivisible. This differs from certain Christian denominations that believe in the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and from Jewish interpretations that may allow for different understandings of God.
2. Prophets: Islam recognizes many of the same prophets as Judaism and Christianity, including Moses and Jesus, while also acknowledging Muhammad as the final prophet. However, Islam diverges in its understanding of Jesus. While Christianity regards Jesus as the Son of God and believes in his divinity, Islam sees Jesus as a prophet and denies his divinity.
3. Holy texts: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each have their own holy texts. While they all revere the Hebrew Bible (referred to as the Old Testament in Christianity), Islam considers the Quran as its central and final sacred scripture, which Muslims believe was revealed to Muhammad by God.
4. Rituals and practices: There are significant differences in the rituals and practices of the three religions. For example, Islam places a strong emphasis on the Five Pillars, which are specific religious duties that every Muslim must fulfill, including the declaration of faith, prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage to Mecca. Judaism, on the other hand, focuses on observance of the Mosaic Law, which includes commandments regarding various aspects of life. Christianity relies on faith in Jesus Christ and his teachings, with practices varying across different denominations.
5. Concept of salvation: While all Abrahamic religions offer paths to salvation, they differ in their understanding of how one achieves it. Christianity places emphasis on faith in Jesus Christ as the means of salvation, while Islam teaches that salvation is attained through belief in God and good deeds. Judaism places a greater emphasis on living a righteous life in accordance with God's commandments and does not have a unified belief regarding the afterlife.
Understanding the differences between these three religions requires studying their respective scriptures, teachings, and interpretations. Consulting religious texts and engaging with scholars from each tradition is an effective way to gain a comprehensive understanding and respect for the nuances and distinctions among these faiths.