The materialistic perspective of man and his actions on Earth, that is, the belief that man is the measure of all things, is not shared by Islam. A human was created after Allah consulted with his angels regarding his choice for the role of the caliph of Allah on earth, according to the Qur’an’s recital. It is laid forth in the second chapter, named Baqarah and described elsewhere in the book (Islam, 2019). Despite the angels’ and Iblis’ warnings concerning man’s potential for violence and evil in the future, Allah dismissed their concerns, claiming that He knows what they don’t about human capacities (Solihin et al., 2020). Thus, Allah, as claimed by Islam, is responsible for human creation.
The fundamental components that determine a Muslim’s thoughts and ideas make up his Islamic identity. The Muslim’s view of mankind as a whole is based on his belief in a single God (Allah). The exterior Islamic concept of the cosmos as God’s gift to mankind should be handled with respect, admiration, and care to fulfill man’s mission and repay the obligation for the gift of creation (Dye, 2018). God created humans with a wide range of skin colors, languages, ethnicity, and culture in order for them to get to know one another, enrich the human experience, and collaborate in the world’s progress (Islam, 2019). Muslims believe that mankind as a whole should worship God at all times.
According to Islam, God conveyed a fundamental message via all of the prophets, from Adam to Muhammad, the last of the prophets. “Indeed, We have sent a messenger to every country (saying): ‘Worship Allah and shun false gods…” (Qur’an, 16:36). Overall, all of God’s prophets had the same crucial message. For all men and women throughout history, the aim of creation was the same: to know and glorify God. “I created jinn and humanity solely for the purpose of worshiping Me” (Qur’an, 51:56). Every person has a germ of trust in God’s Oneness, which has been buried deep behind layers of neglect (Solihin et al., 2020). Islam, thus, is the solution to humanity’s quest for purpose in life.
Muslims rely on the Quran and the Prophet’s Traditions (Hadith) for moral guidance. A solid relationship with God is the cornerstone of morality and good behavior. In all circumstances, Islam requires moral behavior. The pursuit of morality is elevated to the level of worship in Islamic moral ideals, which naturally appeal to the human brain. Piety, humility, and a profound feeling of obligation toward God are some of the most significant character attributes demanded of a Muslim (Islam, 2019). A Muslim must be modest in front of God and others. Islam advises against vanity and undue devotion to this world’s fleeting pleasures (Solihin et al., 2020). Moreover, every Muslim must also manage his or her impulses and wants according to Islam.
Destiny, according to Islam, is the plan and measure by which beings are determined. One of Islam’s key principles is the belief in fate and destiny. This signifies that Allah is the Creator of all things; nothing exists outside of His will and command (Solihin et al., 2020). Allah’s awareness of all that has happened and will happen in the Universe, their qualities, past and future in the past eternity, as well as His definition and recording of everything in the stored table, is referred to as fate (al-Lawh al-Mahfuz) (Solihin et al., 2020). Anything that happens to a person cannot go unnoticed, and something that does not happen to him cannot go unnoticed.
Muslims and Christians share a variety of self-awareness beliefs, as well as perceptions and understandings of humanity and its history. Despite the varied interpretations of the tale of man’s beginnings, both the Christian Bible and the Muslim Qur’an tell the same account of Adam and Eve. The distinction is that Christians think that trust in God alone is sufficient to enter paradise, whilst Muslims believe that their acts (together with their beliefs) save them, with prayer being the most significant.
The primary issue of humanity, according to Islam, is ignorance. The Christian religion teaches us that humans are not only uneducated but also hopelessly broken. Sin destroyed people’s souls and the whole universe because they defied God by revolting against him (Dye, 2018). Christianity and Islam provide answers to their respective crises that are as disparate as the problems themselves – with Sharia, Islam solves the ignorance; with the gospel, Christianity addresses the brokenness (Israel, 2019). Islam diagnoses the world as being ignorant and prescribes a solution in the shape of sharia, or Islamic law. Christianity diagnoses the world as damaged and promises a remedy from God himself in the shape of a connection with him that leads to heart transformation.
Both Muslims and Christians have different perspectives on God, and since he is the ultimate standard of what should be done, according to the Qur’an and the Bible, as well as Muhammad and Jesus’ examples. The character of Allah and Muhammad is the foundation of Islamic ethics, which deals with the topic of what should or should not be done (Dye, 2018). Meanwhile, Christian ethics is founded on the Triune God’s character and revelation via Jesus Christ’s words and deeds (Israel, 2019). Islam is fundamentally oriented around doing the right thing, whereas Christianity emphasizes proper love.
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