Understanding Christianity and Islam - Part 7 (The Concept of God: Allah vs the Father of Jesus)
Listen to this Article The Concept of God: Allah vs the Father of Jesus Introduction: Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God? Both Christianity and Islam are monotheistic religions claiming descent from Abraham. Both affirm that there is only one true God, Creator of heaven and earth. But when we examine how each faith understands the nature and character of God, stark differences emerge, particularly around God's personhood, relationship to humanity, and His self-revelation. The question is not just, “Is there one God?” but “Who is this God, and how has He revealed Himself?” The Islamic View: Allah, the Incomparable One In Islam, God is known as Allah, a name derived from the Arabic al-ilah, meaning “The God.” The Qur’an emphasizes His absolute oneness (tawhid), transcendence, and incomparability: Surah 112:1-4 – “Say, He is Allah, One… there is none comparable unto Him.” Allah is not a “father,” nor does He have a “son” in any biological or metaphysical sens...