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 me...
