Conceptual Differences Between Islam and Christianity

TERMS	ISLAM	CHRISTIANITY
God	Creator of the Universe; One Almighty God; Spirit	Creator of the Universe; One Almighty God; Triune: Father-Son-Holy Spirit; Spirit
World	Creation of God in Linear Time	Creation of God in Linear Time
Man	Creation of God, God’s Agent in the World	Creation of God; Made in God’s Image
Sin	Violation of Sharia	Violation of God’s Law; Violation of Love
Abraham	Father of Ishmael, Chosen of God	Father of Ishmael and Isaac; But, Isaac is Chosen for the Messianic Line
Salvation	By Good Works	By Grace of God; By Faith in The Atoning Sacrifice of Jesus
Angels	Angels of God	Angels of God
Demons	Some Jinns are Good; Evil Spirits Exist; Arch-demon: Satan	Fallen Angels; Arch-demon; Satan
Spiritual Power	Magic Powers	Power of Holy Spirit
Jesus Christ	Prophet of God; Born of Virgin; Will Return at End of Times	Son of God; Incarnated for Atonement of Sins; Will Return at End of Times
Bible	Torah and Gospels are God-Given; But, Modern Versions Are Corrupted	Inspired; Infallible; Inerrant
Heaven	Jannah- Paradise; Place of Comfort and Pleasure	Dwelling Place of God
Hell	Place of Torment	Place of Torment
Politics	Religion and State Are Indivisible	Caesar and Temple Are Separate
Holy Places	Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem	No Geographical City on Earth
Temple	Mosques	The Body of Believer is Temple of God
Offerings	Meritorious	Dedication; Belongedness
Initiation to Discipleship	Circumcision (Tahara: Purification) – not considered compulsory	Baptism
Pilgrimage	Hajj – Meritorious	None
Sacrifice	dabiha– at Eid-ul-Adha in remembrance of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Ishmael	Christ is the True and Final Sacrifice for the Sins of the World
Prayer	Namaz, Salaat	Personal, Corporate
Almsgiving	Meritorious	Pure Religion (Non-Meritorious)
Religious Leader	Any Educated or Respected Figure; Scholar (‘alim – Pl. ulamah)	Pastor, Christian Ministers in the 5-Fold Ministry Gifts
Community	Ummah – Commonwealth of Believers	Church - Ecclesiastical
Resurrection	Ummah – At the End of the Age	At the End of the Age
Judgment	Ummah – The Last Day: Judgement Day: God will Judge the Living and the Dead	The Last Day: Judgement Day: God will Judge the Living and the Dead