Islam & Other Religions

During interfaith discussions a topic that comes up frequently is what one particular religion teaches about other faiths. It is a sad fact that Islam is seen as possessing a very narrow view on truth, when in fact Islam is the only religion that gives details information about other faiths.

The Holy Quran gives many details about exactly where the truth lies in other religous belief systems and also where they have erred.

The Holy Quran mentions directly figures such as Abraham, Noah, Moses, and Jesus. All are mentioned as truthful messengers of God and a Muslim must believe in all these prophets.

The Holy Quran is a detailed interfaith guide book. To give a flavour of some of the verses that highlight this inclusive feature of Islam I present the following quotes from the Holy Quran:

Al-Baqarah Chapter 2 : Verse 63

[2:63] Surely, the Believers, and the Jews, and the Christians and the Sabians — whichever party from among these truly believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good deeds — shall have their reward with their Lord, and no fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve.

Aal-e-`Imran Chapter 3 : Verse 65

[3:65] Say, ‘O People of the Book! come to a word equal between us and you — that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partner with Him, and that some of us take not others for Lords beside Allah.’ But if they turn away, then say, ‘Bear witness that we have submitted to God.’

The final judgement between the different groups is left to God himself as it states int he Quran:

Al-Hajj Chapter 22 : Verse 18

[22:18] As to those who believe, and the Jews, and the Sabians, and the Christians, and the Magians and the idolaters, verily, Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection; surely Allah is Witness over all things.

Under the leadership of Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be upon him) the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has expanded this inclusive religous teaching further. Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be upon him) also taught that Buddha (peace be upon him) and Krishna (peace be upon him) were also prophets of God and that Baba Guru Nanak - founder of the Sikh faith - also taught from the same Universial Spring of Truth that is God.

While the Jews teach of one chosen people of God, and the Christians talk of a single way to salvation through Christ, it is only Islam that talks about all the deep truths in all faith traditions.

Comments

[Sakina Al-Amin]

What is main difference between Ahmadiyya and Sunni Islam?

[Satnam]

Ya its really sad that Islam , inspite of being so liberal , has acquired an image of being the most intolerant of religions.

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