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)
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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