Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Page 350: The Quran and Other Faiths

Compare the Quran’s teachings on the relationship between Allah and human beings with the views of Zoroastrians, Jews, and Christians discussed in earlier chapters.

The Quran sets some guidelines that establish it from other religions; there is a clear subservience to God.  Both Islam and Zoroastrianism share the idea that one has to please their God, but they different in the degree of their devotion.  Zoroastrianism is a more relaxed and moderate and allows indulgence in pleasures in moderation.  Islam is a lot more strict and intense; they have to fast during the daylight hours of Ramadan is one example.  Then there’s the whole “mean and women who guard their private parts.”  Islam is similar to Judaism in that both are monotheistic and have an all-powerful God.  The five pillars of Islam is similar to the Ten Commandments Present in Judaism and Christianity.  The Quran encourages people to be charitable to those less fortunate just like what Christianity encouraged.

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