Jesus & Mohammed

There have not been any other men to have influenced our world more than that of Jesus and the Prophet Mohammed. For centuries Nations all over the world has used there teachings as a solid foundation to live by. These two men are responsible for the continuously teaching of their respective religion. In about 6 B. C. in Bethlehem Jesus Christ was born. About 600 years after Jesus Christ was born, in the city of Mecca the great Prophet Muhammad was born. A look at the lives of Jesus and Mohammed and the death of both of them. A look into the life of Jesus Christ tells us that he was born in the city of Bethlehem, a village in the Roman province of Palestine. Jesus was giving birth by the Virgin Mary; an angel name Gabriel proclaimed him as the son of the most high, the savior of men. (godresources.org). His birth occurred during the Judean reign of King Herod. (Fisher, 2006). Early on Jesus worked as a carpenter in a town near Nazareth called Galilean. He began to minister public at the age of 30. He was teaching the word of God and performing miracles. Jesus preached about God his savior in such a manner that it marveled everyone the heard him speak. Jesus amazed his followers by turning water into wine, walking on water, giving sight to the blind, healing paralyzed limbs, and restoring life to the dead. (godresources.org). Jesus had the ability to speak so well and with so much wisdom that it was that no man has ever spoken like him before. Jesus said that his words were the words of God himself. Jesus Christ looked into the hearts of men instead of ones outer appearance. Jesus’ claims and the way he spoke about greatness of God infuriated his enemies. There where twelve disciples that followed Jesus. On of the disciples by the name of Judas betrayed Jesus. Before it came to pass Jesus spoke this to his disciples and told them that one of them would betray him. Jesus also told them that would be crucified and he would rise again in three days. Jesus taught so much about forgiveness that even when his executioners hung him on the cross he uttered “Father forgive them for they don’t know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:26-49). Jesus has promised that he one day will return to earth as the ruler. The Prophet Mohammed was born in Mecca, a western Saudi Arabia around 570 A. D. He lost both of his parents by the time he reached age six. Mohammed had married a wealthy lady by the name of Chadian that was fifteen years older than he was. Together they had a total of six children together. Mohammed also had a total of eleven wives. At the age of 40 Mohammed claimed that he had heard the angel Gabriel speak to him. He taught he had became a possessed with a demon and gone mad. Soon after Mohammed began to proclaimed himself a prophet. Mohammed had to recite his teachings orally because he was illiterate. It was after his death that his teachings were compiled and written in the Qur’an. Much of what we know as Islam the lives and sayings of the Prophet is based on texts from between 130 and 300 years after Mohammed’s death. (godresourses.org). Mohammed would spread Islam by to the infidels, including Christians and Jews. Mohammed began to treat Jews cruel when he found out that they rejected his prophetic calling. Jews were driven into exile by his militia, while others were executed with their widows and children being sold as slaves. Before Mohammed’s death he led several military campaigns. Muslims ruled only Arabia by the time Muhammad had died. Muslims around the world honor Mohammed as Allah’s one true prophet. Jesus and Mohammed have two of the world’s largest religions following them. With more that a 2.1 billion followers Christianity is the largest religion. Islam has more that 1.8 billion followers, the two religions together equates for half the worlds population. Both Jesus and Mohammed accepted the Old Testament as God’s Word, and acknowledged Abraham, as the one through whom God would make a great people. Jews and Christians believe God’s promise is through Abraham’s son, Isaac, while Muslims believe it is through Abraham’s other son, Ishmael. Jesus nor Mohammed actually wrote books but their followers recorded their teachings and preaching’s. The New Testament is the accounts of Jesus’ life and word. The holy Qur’an is regarded as a miracle by Muslims. Mohammed taught that Jesus was a true prophet. He did not accept him as the son of God. Mohammed rejected Jesus message in favor of being obedient to Islam. Muhammad’s message was of submission and servitude to Allah. Jesus Christ had a total different message. His message was who ever believed in him would have eternal life. Jesus also taught that if you put you faith in him you would truly forgiving of your sins. Jesus and Mohammad were two different leaders whose word is still impacting our world today. Mohammad claimed to be a prophet of Allah, which Muslims believe his message supersedes that of other prophets. On the other hand Jesus Christ claimed to be more that a prophet. He is the king of kings. He is to believed to one with God. Christians believe this because he rose from the dead. Jesus was said to have no sin, were Mohammad sinned like the rest of man. Jesus Christ was such an influence to man that he taught us that God loves us individually. Muhammad’s most enduring influence has been the ability to unite groups of Arab peoples under Islam, primarily by military conquest. Jesus’ word and life speak for themselves and have a great impact on people’s lives today. Muhammad’s message is being carried out in the world today in all forms over the internet is just on way. Both Jesus and Muhammad have changed the lives of so many people all over the world. With all the difficult times that they have had these men went through a lot get their message out. Their messages are still alive today. Their teachings and beliefs are still taught and preached to billions today.

Reference: hhtps://www.godresources.org Fisher, M.P. (2006) Living religions
The Holy Bible ( Luke 23:26-49)
The Holy Bible ( John 8: 46)