Summary of Islam
God view |
In Islam, God (Allah) is viewed as the one and only deity, supreme and transcendent. Allah is believed to be all-powerful, all-knowing, and merciful, with 99 names describing various attributes. Muslims worship Allah alone and believe He created the universe and everything in it. |
Self view |
The self in Islam is viewed as a creation of Allah and possesses free will to choose between right and wrong. Each individual's purpose is to worship Allah (submission to His will) and strive for righteousness and moral conduct as outlined in the Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. |
Religious tolerance |
Low among extremist groups. Islam has the ideas of infidels, the term "infidel" (kafir) refers to someone who consciously rejects or denies the fundamental beliefs of Islam after having been exposed to its teachings. The Quran and Hadiths (sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad) discuss different categories of non-believers or disbelievers which practically includes every other religion. |
View on rebirth |
No, Islam does not believe in rebirth or reincarnation. According to Islamic teachings, each individual lives only one life on Earth, followed by resurrection and judgment on the Day of Judgment. Muslims believe in an eternal afterlife where individuals are either rewarded with paradise (Jannat) or punished in hell (Jahannam) based on their deeds and faith in Allah during their earthly life. |
View on Evil |
Islam teaches that evil can arise from human choices (free will) and by the temptation of Shaitan, as well as from the natural world, but ultimately everything is under the control and decree of Allah. The concept of evil in Islam does not imply the existence of a dualistic struggle between equal forces of good and evil, as seen in some other religious traditions. Instead, Muslims believe that Allah is all-powerful and that good ultimately prevails over evil, especially in the Hereafter where justice will be fully realized. |
Acceptance of Sacred feminine |
Islamic theology focuses on the transcendence and unity of Allah, emphasizing monotheism (Tawhid). The worship and devotion in Islam are strictly reserved for Allah alone. Very few muslims like in christianity revere Mother Mary (Miriam) mother of Jesus (Isa) |
Does God have a gender? |
God is Addressed Masculine. |
Idea of freewill |
Islam agrees on human freewill. |
How are other religious gods perceived? |
Islam affirms the uniqueness of Allah and rejects the validity of other gods. |
Is there a concept of conversion? |
Conversion through invitation, as they hold their faith superior. |
View on food |
Consumption of pork (including all pork products and derivatives) is strictly prohibited. Consumption of blood or foods containing blood is also forbidden. |
View on Ancestors |
Islam respects and honors ancestors within the framework of monotheism, emphasizing prayers for their souls and maintaining family ties, while strictly prohibiting any form of worship. |
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