In The name of the Most Merciful Merciful God: Do Muslims feel more related to Christianity or Judaism?

Summary of The Law

1. Praise [8], Repent[2,8], Ask of [7,8] and Talk to [4] The One [1 ] as much as possible like you were the last person alive [5], and as though you see Him [6], even though you cannot [1,8], surely He sees you [3, 9]

2. Strive to bring benefit to others and yourself as much as possible [9,11,12] without bringing harm to yourself or others [13, 14, 15] (and any harm you feel wipes away your sins if you are patient [10]), with the intention of earning Hia pleasure [1] (for the rewards and punishments of deeds are weighted by their intentions)

Notes:
In shaa' Allah it instills in you the following qualities:

[1] TawHeed/Monotheism,

[2] Taubah/Repentence,

[3] Taqwa/Cautiousness,

[4] Imaan/Belief

[5]Ikhlas/Sincerity,

[6] iHsan/Excellence,

[7] tewekkel/Trust or Faith,

[8] Khushou3 or hanan/humility,

[9] adab/manners,

[10] Sabr/ Patience,

[11] Halal/Lawful

[12] Toyibah/Good,

and prevent

[13] Haram/Forbidden,

[14] Munkar/Bad

[15] faHshah/Big Evils,

etc

Sunday 24 January 2016

Do Muslims feel more related to Christianity or Judaism?

I'd say Islam is more closer to Ultra Orthodox Judaism (or if the original, Early Christianity still existed - such as the Ebonites - closer to that)

Why? things such as: the ritualistic prayer and ablution, recitations, monotheism, social rules, dietary laws, understanding of a messiah (not being a God or son of God - but as a king from the line of David a.s.), the prophets of the Old Testament (Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, Isaiah, Moses, etc. peace be upon them all)

There are some key differences however which are more akin to Early Christianity: Islam is intended for all mankind (gentiles), Judaism is for the Jews. Islam accepts the Virgin Mary a.s. and her son, Jesus a.s. as the Messiah, prophet John the Baptist a.s. and his father, prophet Zachariah a.s., etc.

There are also other key figures who some interpret to be mentioned by God in the Qur'an as being righteous people (Dhul Kifl = Buddha, Dhul Qarnain = Alexander the Great, etc)

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adhkar (remembrance)

In the name of the Most Merciful Merciful God
Praise God Lord of the Worlds

There's no god except the One God
He has no partners
the Kingdom and Praise are His
He gives life and brings death
He is living and does not die
all good is in His hand
and He is in control of everything

Glorify God
and Praise God
There's no god except God
God is greater
There's no power nor might except in the High and Mighty God

I was from the wrongdoers
I seek God Almighty's forgiveness

Sufficient is God
There's no god except He
I trust in Him
He is Lord of the Great Throne

O God
send prayers upon Muhammad and Muhammad's family
as you sent prayers upon Abraham and Abraham's family
O God
send blessings upon Muhammad and Muhammad's family
as you sent blessings upon Abraham and Abraham's family
O God
send mercy upon Muhammad and Muhammad's family
as you sent mercy upon Abraham and Abraham's family
Indeed You are Praiseworthy, Majestic

O God indeed I have wronged myself many wrongs

And no one forgives wrongs except You

So forgive me a forgiveness from Yourself

Indeed You are the Forgiving Merciful

O God I ask for Your love

And the love of those You love

And love of the poor

And love of the actions that bring me closer to Your love

O GOD

I ask for beneficial knowledge

Good provisions

And accepted actions

I seek protection with the immense face of God
there is nothing greater than it
and I seek protection with the perfect words of God
no good or corrupt person can exceed them
and I seek protection with the most beautiful names of God
those I know and those I do not know
from the evil He created, originated and multiplies