...Muhammad was born into the most powerful tribe in Mecca, the Quraish. The Quarish were merchants. Several trade routes intersected at Mecca, allowing the Quraish to control trade along the west coast of Arabia, north to Syria, and south to Yemen which made them very successful. After working for several years as a merchant, Muhammad was hired by a wealthy widow to ensure the safe passage of her caravans to Syria. They eventually married. When he was around forty years old, Muhammad began having visions and hearing voices. As he tried to figure out the meaning of these visions, the angel Gabriel appeared to him. This revelation became the basis of the writings in the Quran. These revelations pointed to the existence of a single God, contradicting the polytheistic beliefs of the pre-Islamic Arabian Peninsula. Initially overwhelmed and afraid about the revelations he was having, he thought about ignoring the messages, but with strong support from his wife, he began spreading the word. As he began speaking publicly about his monotheistic ideas, the Mecca merchants weren’t happy. They were afraid that trade, which they believed was protected by the pagan gods, would suffer. Muhammad was shunned and not welcome in Mecca. Fortunately, he had the support and protection from his uncle, but after his death, Muhammad knew he needed to leave Mecca. Muhammad's mission was to purify the lineage of Ishmael, to separate it from idolatry and to provide it with a clear understanding of God's...
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...Muhammad: My Personal view of Muhammad it is probably biased by my faith as a Christian. After reading the three sources I came with a single image of Muhammad. As I began to read about the prophet Muhammad in the beginning, I could not help but agree with why his people called him the perfect person. According to Islam, Muhammad is the last prophet sent to mankind. He himself speaks of himself as the prophet of the whole mankind. According to him, this is one characteristic that differentiates him from all other prophets. Despite his power and respect that he earned among his people, he did not want to be known as such a person, but rather be treated as an equal to all of those around him. The prophet was only an instrument; he merely conveyed a message passed to him by the Angel Gabriel. Muhammad’s teachings became widespread, and focused now on practical instructions and rules for daily living, rather than on salvation and judgment. I believe, Muhammad took a brutal tribal system where most people had few rights and converted it into a democratic society where everyone was given an opportunity, from women and children to slaves, the poor, and even those of other faiths. However, as I read further about him and the rapid growth of his religion, something else came into being; a somewhat different opinion that I did not expect to have, emerged. He started becoming this person that wanted to spread his religion as much as possible, which is understandable for someone...
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...Muhammad and Islam Influences from several early monotheistic religions can be seen in Islam. Muhammad even said he thought people of other faiths had solutions to getting rid of polytheism. As Muhammad began to fulfill his duty as God’s Prophet, he and his followers were met with resistance. Eventually battles began to ensue over control of land and religious beliefs as Islam began to take hold. Certain characteristics from Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Christianity that appear in Islam indicate that Muhammad used these other religions as a sort of blue print. Similar to Islam, Zoroastrianism holds that the truth is revealed through a prophet and followers typically pray several times a day. Judaism is another Abrahamic faith that uses oral law, or the Torah, similar to Hadiths that Muslims use. In Christianity, Jesus is God’s prophet similar to how Muslims believe Muhammad is His prophet. Muhammad also drew influence from the Harifs and the Muruwwa Code. The Harifs were neither Christian or Jew but believed there was only one God. Muhammad believed that the Jews, Christians, and Harifs may have “answers to the problems that were gnawing at the core of pagan Meccan society (Goldschmidt & Davidson, 2010). The Muruwwa code consists of principles that can be found in Islam and also the other previously mentioned religions. Bravery in battle, patience, persistence, protection of the weak, defiance toward the strong, hospitality, generosity, loyalty, and...
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...Jesus and Muhammad University of Phoenix Jesus and Muhammad differ in so many different ways, although many people have different consumptions of Jesus, it is pretty clear on who Muhammad was and is. However, it is impossible to worship both or even believe that the two are equal to one another. I will first begin to discuss who and the works of Jesus. Many peoples perspective differ on who Jesus was or is. These beliefs are based on the religion that one follows. I will start with main stream Christian believers; Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God. It is believed in this religion that, God sent angels down to Mary, a virgin and told her she would have a son and his name will be Jesus. The angels also told Mary that, God sent Jesus to preach and deliver his words, so that people may have faith in him all over the world. Jesus did just that, and more. Jesus healed the sick, taught God’s word and died for the sins of the people, so that they may be saved, have eternal life, and enter the gates of heaven, according to the Holy Bible. However, Jesus teachings were primarily about The Kingdom of God (heaven). Never the less, he speaks of morality and prayer. Jesus had many believers has he had non- believers. As Jesus exhibits the works of God, many of the non-believers were displeased on these actions of prayer, healing and talks of eternal life. After The Last Supper, Jesus was arrested in the night...
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...The Prophet Muhammad The Prophet Muhammad is the organizer of Islam. Individuals of the Islamic confidence know him as the Dispatcher of God. Muhammad carried on with a harsh life yet he additionally changed individuals' lives. His religion has affected a great many individuals. There are no photos of Muhammad's face; he made a point that the religion was to not be about him, but rather about Allah. In 570 C.E in Mecca, Arabia a child kid, a relative of Abraham named Muhammad, whose name signifies "exceptionally commended", was conceived. Muhammad's dad, Abdullah, kicked the bucket before he was conceived and his mom, Amina passed on when he was just six years of age. After the passing of his mother, he turned into a vagrant. A lady named Halima, who turned into his temporary mother, took him in. In 595 C.E., Muhammad was reached by one of his affluent widowed cousins, Khadija, who required him to offer a few merchandise for her. A significant number of Muhammad's cousins lived in Mecca, so it was not unprecedented that Khadijah had reached him. He was known for being a decent dealer. Muhammad and Khadijah met a few times to talk about the offering of products. Khadijah started to end up keen on him on an individual level, despite the fact that she was fifteen years more seasoned than Muhammad. Khadijah asked Nufaysah (known as the relational arranger) to inquire as to whether he was keen on wedding Khadijah. Muhammad and Khadijah were soon connected with and wedded. Polygamy...
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...Jesus and Muhammad Judith Julian Axia College Jesus and Muhammad While many view Christianity and Islam as two totally different religions, their founders lived quite similar lives and each revolutionized their religions in a most profound way. The Prophets, Jesus, and Muhammad, led followers on a path of righteous living and even after death, they continue to influence people’s lives across the world. The following chronicles the birth, lives, ministries, deaths, and the impact each of these prophets have made on society, and religion in the world. Sometime near the first year of the Common Era, the angel Gabriel came to a woman named Mary and spoke to her, telling her she would conceive a son and his name would be Jesus. Jesus would come to known as the Messiah, the son of God. Jesus grew up in the small town of Nazareth with his mother and father, Joseph. His father was a carpenter and many times his family traveled to Jerusalem to sell crafts in the marketplace. It was on these trips that Jesus saw the struggles of the Jewish people; he saw the ways the poor people were treated, as well as, the extravagances of the Romans occupying Judea. After witnessing a prophet, John the Baptist telling stories of a new faith and the kingdom of God, he was baptized in the Jordan River. John had many followers and this angered the Roman leaders bringing about his death. This was the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus taught his people that they needed to give up their material...
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...Jesus and Muhammad Paper Instructor: Pablo Cuadra Axia College Still alive today are the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and Jesus of Nazareth. Many lives across the world have been affected and inspired by the life and death of the Prophet Muhammad and Jesus. In their religion, both Jesus and Muhammad were considered to be the greatest prophets. Many who followed and practiced their faith still consider both of these men as leaders of their times. What is now called the Common Era, Jesus is believed to be born in Bethlehem a few years before. Mary gave birth to a miraculous son named Jesus, which is told by the New Testament. As, in the New Testament a carpenter named Joseph is said to believe that he is the father of Jesus. It was also said that Jesus followed in his footsteps and was a carpenter himself. During Jesus younger years, there is not much said about them in the New Testament. There is more said about Jesus in the New Testament when he was approximately thirty years old. Jesus had done many travels. Through his traveling Jesus started preaching to small groups of people. He also gathered many disciples and followers that listened to what he was preaching. Many people would follow him just to hear what he was preaching. Faith, forgiveness and humility are what Jesus would preach throughout his travels. He also preached about great mercy and God’s forgiveness. Through Jesus travels, while preaching the word, he also performed many miracles. He is a few of the...
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...Jesus and Muhammad Chanda Malone HUM - 130 July 15, 2014 Ryan Shockey Jesus and Muhammad Islam and Christianity are among the largest and most influential religions of the world. Each religion is founded by a prophet, and through his teachings he will change the lives of billions of people for many years to follow. Islam is founded by a man named Muhammad (whose name means “highly praised”) and in his late 30’s believed to have been visited by an angel and then converted to a prophet. Christianity was established by Jesus Christ and based on his life, miracles and teachings. Jesus Christ was a Jew whom which the name means “savior and anointed one” and was born to Mary and Joseph. Both Muhammad and Jesus are strong influential figures of history that have had a profound, impact on the world. Islam and Christianity are monotheistic religions, as they each believe in one god. Each religion has authoritative historical sources that contain the sacred text of its history of each prophet. Islam has a core text or fundamental belief, that which Muslims believe to is a proclamation from God and is recorded within the Quran (Koran). In addition to the Quran, Muslims also rely on the Hadith, which records many sayings of peace and blessings of Muhammad and his life events. The authoritative text for Christianity is the Bible, the Jewish Bible + New Testament. The New Testament provides letters, four Gospels (written record of Christ’s word) that through Jesus’s disciples are a biography...
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...Jesus and Muhammad Jesus and Muhammad are similar in many ways and likewise are different in many ways. They were both worshipped as leaders of their religion and their deaths impacted both their religions and followers. To this day they are still being studied and their word is still being followed. The following paragraphs will unfold the lives and legacies of these two leaders. Jesus’ was born in a stable in Bethlehem to Mary, “who was a virgin when she conceived him by the Holy Spirit.” His name, Jesus, means “God saves.” Shepherds brought the baby gifts “of gold and frankincense and myrrh, confirming his divine kingship and his adoration by Gentiles,” (Fisher, p. 288). Muhammad, which means “the praised one,” was born a messenger of God into the most powerful tribe in Islam. His father passed before he was born, followed by his mother and grandfather. This left him with a protective uncle who worked him as a shepherd. Even though Muhammad is not “the focus in Islam, the sole authority,” his life story is important to Muslims because his “character is considered a model of the teachings in the Qur’an,” (Fisher, p. 365). Muhammad and Jesus both have holy books reciting their lives and teachings. Jesus’ life and teaching can be found in the Bible, while the Qur’an focuses on Muhammad. The Bible was not written for 40 to 60 years after the death of Jesus and there are many versions of this holy book. The Bible cannot be put in any chronological order because...
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...Jesus and Muhammad Carina Perez Axia University of Phoenix Jesus and Muhammad From the time of creation religion has been part of human life. There are many religions and religious leaders in the world today. The two most influential religious leaders would be Jesus Christ, leader of Christianity, and Muhammad, Leader of the Muslims. People have gathered to follow and worship these men from the day they were born. The history and beliefs of Christians and Muslims have very parallel beginnings due to the fact that their religions where both started by a son of Abraham. For Christians it is Abraham’s son Isaac who was selected by god for Muslims his son Ishmael was the chosen one. In the Old Testament is speaks of a savior that would come to earth to redeem mankind of their sins and the New testaments contains the account of this saviors life, and gives his name as Jesus Christ. Muslims however believe Christ to be a prophet and not the son of god. In the Bible it tells us the Christ was born in a small town in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph. Mary and Joseph had traveled to the city of David to pay taxes and this is where Mary went onto labor. When the reach the city of David all the rooms of the inns where full so one inn keeper offered up his stable for shelter. This is where Jesus Christ the savior was born to a poor family in humble surroundings. Shortly after Christ birth an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and warned him of King Herod and his plan find the...
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...Jesus and Mohammed Paper Kai Taylor Jesus and Mohammed Paper The lives of Jesus of Nazareth and of the Prophet Mohammed are still being told today. Their life stories and teachings have impacted and inspired many people from all over the world. Jesus and Mohamed are the holiest in their religions right behind God. They were both great leaders of their religions and continue to lead to this day to the faithful. Jesus was said to be born in a mangier in the city of Bethlehem. His birth was a miraculous birth, meaning that his mother, Mary, was a virgin and had been impregnated by God himself. Jesus was believed to be a carpenter, although the bible and scriptures do not say exactly what he did for a good part of his adulthood. Very little is known about Jesus until he was about 30 years old. That where his story picks back up. Jesus starts his travels and preaches his teachings to the people and begins to gather a following. Through his travels he gathers disciples and preached about forgiveness and having faith. Throughout his travels, Jesus preformed many miracles. He healed the sick, raised the dead, and turned water into wine among many other things. As Jesus’ following began to gain strength with many followers, the Romans got concerned that he could become a threat to the king of Rome. He was arrested and brought before Pontius Pilate and where was asked if he was the king of the Jews and the son of God. When he answered yes to the questions he was condemned...
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...Jesus & Mohammed Paper Catherine A. Johnson HUM/130 Religions of the World September 21, 2014 Roy Shaff Jesus & Mohammed Paper The two most influential men in religious communities and throughout the nation are Jesus and Muhammad. Many individuals are followers of these men for reasons of their own particular beliefs and rituals. Nations have used their words as the foundation of their countries cultures and laws. During the 1st century Jesus’s teachings to the world’s inhabitants were the root of beliefs. At the beginning of the 7th century, Muhammad’s words are most familiar as teachings were sacred among his followers. Who were these men and what changes did they make to our world; that people today compare them to one another. Today, 1.8 billion Muslims revere Muhammad as one of the great prophets. Whose name is well known in the Arab lands, for the reason of uniting a disparate group of nomad Arabs into a powerful force for their God; six hundred years earlier, a man by the name of Jesus Christ was known as the greatest of all prophets. In just three short years Jesus Christ had changed the world with his presence. Within a few generations after he left earth, the power and might of the Roman Empire was enveloped by the phenomenon of Christianity, and today it is the world’s largest religion with over 2 billion followers. Life of Jesus Christ In an obscure village in the Roman province of Palestine, Jesus Christ was born about 6 B. C. in Bethlehem. During...
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...Muhammad First Revelation While living in Mecca, Muhammad was disturbed by its people’s materialism and its traditional idolatry. Around the age of forty, during the month of Ramadan, Muhammad began to make long retreats to a cave in Hira Mountain just outside of Mecca. There, he fasted and meditated. On one of his retreats, Muhammad was visited by the Archangel Gabriel, who was sent to deliver the first revelation. Gabriel said to Muhammad “Iqraa,” meaning, “read or recite”. Muhammad replied “I cannot read,” which he really could not due to the fact that he did not receive any formal education. Gabriel repeated “Iqraa,” and Muhammed’s reply was the same. Then Gabriel asked him to repeat after him and said: "Recite in the name of your Lord who created! He created man from that which clings. Recite; and thy Lord is most Bountiful, He who has taught by the pen, taught man what he knew not" (Surah 96 of the Qur’an). Muhammad could not write as well, which is one of his miracles, to be able to memorize and recite the Qur’an without the abilities to read or write. Muhammad’s mission as a prophet was to spread the word of Islam and restore the worship of the One True God (Allah), the one and only creator and sustainer of the universe, as taught by Prophet Ibrahim and other prophets after him. Some of the first people to followed Muhammad’s message were his wife and daughters, his cousin Ali, his servant Zayd ibn Harithah, and his friend Abu Bakr. Muhammad kept his...
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...Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali, whose birth name was Cassius Marcellus Clay, was born in Louisville, Kentucky January 17, 1942. He was named for a white, Kentucky abolitionist, Cassius M. Clay, and received the name Marcellus from his father’s name. Ali’s father, Marcellus Clay was a mural painter who did a lot of work for many churches in the community and his mother Odessa (Grady) Clay was a domestic worker. As a young boy, Cassius Clay was full of energy and carried a loud mouth wherever he went. One day when Ali discovered that someone stole his bicycle, he became enraged and made loud threatening comments by exclaiming that he would “whup whoever stole it.” Upon hearing these threats, Louisville police officer Joe Martin persuaded Ali to take out his frustration in the boxing ring rather than on the dangerous streets of Louisville. At age 12, Ali’s boxing career had officially begun. Martin started Ali working out in Louisville’s Columbia Gym, and Ali became passionately devoted to the sport. With the help of a black trainer named Fred Stoner, who taught Ali the techniques of boxing and to move with the grace of a dancer, Ali became a very skilled and deadly competitor. Between 1955 and 1960, Ali had participated in 108 bouts, in which he won six Kentucky Golden Glove titles, two National Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) championships, two National Golden Glove crowns, and received the Gold Medal in the light heavyweight division in the 1960 Summer Olympics held in Rome, Italy...
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...When you hear the name Ali most people only think of a great boxer, but Muhammad Ali was much more then a boxer he was an inspiration to many americans living in poverty. American soldiers fighting over seas were given strength by this amazing fighter. Muhammad Ali is an unsung heroes in american history. Muhammad Ali was born January 17,1942 (may have been conceived in May 1941) under the name Cassius Marcellus Clay jr. in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali was born to Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. and Odessa Grady Clay. Ali changed his name after he converted to Muslim in 1975. Ali's road to greatness started when he was 12 years old. When a red and white Schwinn bicycle was stolen, a distraught Ali went to a police station to report the theft. Young Ali reported the theft to police officer Joe Martin, while Ali was telling the officer what happened he said the phrase that would start his career " when I find the person that stole my bike Im going to pummel them". Officer martin ( boxing trainer) told the young man that he needed to train before he started to challenge any one. Officer Martin took Ali under his wing and began to train him. This was the first step on the long road to being a world heavy weight champion and Olympic gold medal.Young Ali trained hard and dedicated all his time to learning as much as he could about the art of boxing. Four weeks later (1954) Ali won his first match by a split...
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