Quran
The Question of Origin
According to the Quran, the world was created by Allah in six days. The heavens, the heavenly bodies, and the earth were created, laid out with a carpet, on which mountain strongholds were installed for strength. The earth is connected to heaven by an invisible staircase, which only angels descend and ascend (Ungaran et al., 2020). Allah created angels on one of the days of creation. On the last, sixth day, the first man, Adam, was created, and Eve was created from his rib.
The Question of Identity
Humans are the most beautiful of all beings since Allah Almighty has endowed him with many qualities that allow a man to surpass other creatures. As the supreme creation of Allah Almighty, humans were created by Him in the perfect form and endowed with the most beautiful qualities. Man is both physically and spiritually a perfect creature. Therefore, while living, a person should perceive those concepts that seem true to him, let the rest pass by him. Humans are a creation of the Creation of Allah Almighty.
The Question of Meaning
In the broad sense of the word, Worship is the sole purpose of human life on Earth. Proper Worship is any belief, word, or deed pleasing to Allah. The ultimate goal of human life is to earn the satisfaction of Allah. The one who succeeded and lived his life for a reason. The one who did not achieve this goal suffered damage. The goal of humanity by Islam is not to enjoy life but to do what is prescribed by Sharia and look at the world with optimism.
The Question of Morality
Righteousness and purity are the most important things in true and sincere faith. The basis of benefactor and correct behavior is a strong connection with God, who sees everything, always, and everywhere. He knows all the secrets of the human soul and hidden intentions. In any circumstances, Muslims are obliged to remain highly moral people because Allah knows everything about them like no one else. We can deceive anyone but not Him. If a person loves God and remembers Him and the Day of Judgment, he will behave piously. On the Day of Truth, Muslims should be sincere and devoted: Indeed, the most revered among you before Allah is the most God-fearing” (Holy Quran 49:13). Morality must be strong to resist temptation.
The Question of Destiny
If a Muslim has led a righteous life, their death will be easy and unnoticeable. Those who sinned during their earthly existence will face a painful death filled with suffering. A Muslim is waiting for a small trial in the grave, which pre-cleanses the deceased’s soul (Zohreh & Mahammad, 2021). Depending on the way of life of a person, their grave becomes a road to hell or heaven.
Bible
The Question of Origin
In the question of the origin of the universe and humanity, the Bible and the Koran are similar. The doctrine of Christianity similarly proclaims that God created both the world and people. God is not specific about “how” and “when” he did it. The exception is his mention that Adam is made of “the dust of the earth,” and Eve is made of his rib” (Ungaran et al., 2020, p. 241). The dates of creation are not set out separately, but it is known about the six days of creation discussed in the book of Genesis.
The Question of Identity
The Bible and the Crown are similar in describing humanity because they recognize their highest value. Humans are created “in the image and likeness of God”; this means that man, being a part of creation, is endowed with the properties inherent in the Creator Himself (Ungaran et al., 2020, p. 244). According to the teaching of the first chapters of the Book of Genesis, the nature of people is dual; the theory is both materials and has an immaterial component.
The Question of Meaning
The Bible teaches that God created people and created them for His glory. According to the Bible, the highest destiny of humanity is to glorify the Lord. People fulfill their destiny by staying in relationships and faithful service to the Lord. Since He created humanity in His image, their destiny cannot be separated from Him. This idea corresponds to the ideas of the Koran, which speaks about the worship of Allah until the end of life.
The Question of Morality
In the Christian system of views, the fundamental concepts of good and evil are primordial, universal, unconditional law, righteousness, and righteousness. To an intuitive understanding of the laws of good and evil (to conscience), humanity received from God a direct, accurate, clear statement of these laws as well. This explanation is somewhat different from the pillars of Islam, which allows a dismissive attitude toward everyone except Allah; Christianity, in turn, makes everyone equal to him and therefore does not exempt from responsibility for misconduct.
The Question of Destiny
According to the Bible, when a person dies, “the spirit goes out, and people return to their land: on that day all their thoughts disappear” (Psalm 145:4). After people die, their spirit returns to the Lord who gave it, and their body returns to the earth. A person has no more reason or feelings, just as there is no flame in a extinguished candle (Zohreh & Mahammad, 2021). The one who was a living being becomes an immobile corpse. The difference from the Koran is that there is no main focus on the heavenly court, which everyone should fear, according to the fundamentals of Islam. Christianity, in this particular case, gives an equal interpretation of the afterlife for everyone.
References
Ali, M. M. (2011). Holy Quran. Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam Lahore USA.
Lama, A. K. (2013). Reading Psalm 145 with the sages: a compositional analysis. Langham Publishing.
Ungaran, R., Fadzilah, D., & Abdul, S. M. S. (2020). The concept of peace in the Bible and the Quran: A comparative study. Afkar-Jurnal Akidah & Pemikiran Islam, 22(2), 239-278.
Zohreh, S., & Mahammad, A. S. (2021). Is the human death a result of Adam’s sin? A comparative study of Quran and Bible on death. Theosophia Islamica, 1(2), 105-124.