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Listen to this Article The Qur’an and the Bible: Claims of Revelation Compared At the heart of both Christianity and Islam is a sacred text. For Muslims, it is the Qur’an. For Christians, it is the Bible. Both are believed by their followers to be revelations from God. But are their claims of divine origin equally supported by evidence, consistency, and historical reliability? Let’s look at the similarities and crucial differences between the Bible and the Qur’an, not just in belief, but in how they came to us. What Is the Bible? Written over 1,500 years, by more than 40 authors, across 3 continents. Composed in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Includes historical narratives, poetry, prophecy, letters, and eyewitness accounts. Contains the Old Testament (39 books) and the New Testament (27 books), unified in message, centred on God’s plan of redemption through Christ. “All Scripture is breathed out by God…” (2 Timothy 3:16) What Is the Qur’an? Believed by Musl...

Listen to this Article The Cross: What Islam Denies, Christianity Declares One of the clearest dividing lines between Islam and Christianity is the cross, not just as a historical event, but as a theological turning point. What Islam Teaches About the Cross Islam denies that Jesus was crucified. The Qur’an states: “…they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but it appeared so to them…” (Surah 4:157) Muslim interpretations vary: Some believe another person was crucified in Jesus’ place (possibly Judas or Simon of Cyrene). Others believe Jesus was taken directly to heaven without dying. In either case, Islam rejects the crucifixion as a real event and thus also denies the resurrection. This view is not based on historical records but a theological objection: that a prophet of God could not suffer such humiliation. What Christianity Declares About the Cross Christianity centers on the crucifixion of Jesus, not as defeat, but as the climax of God’s redemptive plan. The...

Listen to this Article Jesus and Sinlessness: Unique Among Prophets Among the many titles and honors attributed to Jesus, one stands out as entirely unmatched: His sinlessness. While many prophets across religions are revered for their righteousness and obedience, only Jesus is declared completely without sin, not just by His followers, but even by His critics, executioners, and the Scriptures of more than one religion. Islamic Acknowledgment of Jesus’ Purity Surprisingly to some, the Qur’an uniquely affirms the sinlessness of Jesus in a way it does not for other prophets: Surah 19:19 - The angel says to Mary, “I am only a messenger of your Lord to announce to you the gift of a pure son (ghulaman zakiyyā).” The Arabic term zakiyyā means pure, blameless, or without fault, a description not given to any other prophet in the Qur’an, not even Muhammad. In contrast, Islamic tradition records that: Adam disobeyed. Moses killed a man. Noah got drunk. Jonah fled from God's co...

Listen to this Article One of the most profound theological differences between Christianity and Islam lies in what each believes about Jesus’ identity as “Son.” Both faiths honour Him deeply, but they define His nature and His relationship to God very differently. The Islamic View: Jesus, Son of Mary Son of God or Son of Mary? In Islam, Jesus (Isa) is highly revered as the son of Mary (Isa ibn Maryam). The Qur’an affirms His miraculous virgin birth, His role as a prophet to the Children of Israel, and even calls Him “al-Masih” (Messiah) and “a Word from God” (Surah 3:45). However, Islamic theology strongly rejects any notion of Jesus being the “Son of God” in a divine sense. Qur’an 112:3 says: “He begets not, nor is He begotten.” Surah 5:116 records a rebuke of the idea that Jesus and Mary are to be worshipped alongside Allah. The concept of divine sonship is considered blasphemous (shirk), associating partners with God. In this view, “Son of God” is misunderstood as imp...

Listen to this Article Jesus’ Miracles: A Prophet or the Lord? Jesus of Nazareth is honored across various faiths as a figure of awe and strength. One of the most extraordinary parts of His ministry was the miracles He performed, healing the sick, opening blind eyes, calming storms, and even raising the dead. But what do these miracles reveal about His identity? Was Jesus merely a great prophet working by the power of God, or do His miracles reveal something far more? 1. A Shared Recognition of Miracles Both Christianity and Islam affirm that Jesus (known as Isa in Islam) performed miracles. The Qur’an attributes several miraculous deeds to Him: Speaking from the cradle (Surah 19:29-33) Creating a bird from clay and breathing life into it (Surah 3:49) Healing the blind and the leper (Surah 3:49) Raising the dead, all “by Allah’s permission” In Islam, these miracles authenticate Jesus as a great prophet, a servant of God endowed with divine support. However, He is not cons...

Listen to this Article Is Jesus Just a Prophet? Introduction “Who do you say that I am?” - Jesus (Matthew 16:15) This question, first posed to the disciples of Jesus, remains one of the most important in all of human history,  and one of the most contested. Among Muslims, Jesus (Isa) is revered as a mighty prophet. Among Christians, He is worshipped as the Son of God, fully divine and fully human. How can the same figure be understood so differently?  This post explores the Islamic and Christian views of Jesus respectfully, accurately, and truthfully, and why the answer to this question shapes the destiny of every person. The Islamic View of Jesus In Islamic belief, Jesus (‘Isa ibn Maryam) is deeply revered. Here’s how the Qur’an presents Him: A Great Prophet: One of the five greatest prophets, along with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad. Virgin Birth: Born miraculously of the Virgin Mary (Maryam) without a human father. Surah 3:45-47; Surah 19:16-34 Messiah (A...

Listen to this Article Few questions trouble the human heart like this one. Wars, injustice, sickness, and tragedy lead many to ask: “If God is truly good and powerful, why does He allow evil to exist?” This is not just an intellectual problem; it is deeply personal. And yet, Scripture does not shy away from the tension; it addresses it with honesty and with hope. 1. Evil Is Not Created, but Corrupted The Bible makes clear that everything God created was “very good” (Genesis 1:31). Evil did not originate in Him. Evil is not a substance or “thing” God made, but the distortion of what is good. Light exists; darkness is the absence of it. Good exists; evil is the twisting and rebellion against it. Satan and the fallen angels chose rebellion. Humanity, given freedom, chose disobedience. The entrance of sin brought corruption, death, and suffering into the world (Romans 5:12). Evil, then, is parasitic; it cannot exist apart from the good it distorts. 2. Human Freedom and Respo...