A Christian Perspective on Islam
by John Eidsmoe, Lt. Colonel, USAFR(Ret.)
Tenets of Islam
1. One God, Allah
2. Mohammed was Allah's prophet
3. Koran is Allah's word
4. Heirarchy of angels, jinns
5. Judgment after death
Pillars of Islam
1. Declare Allah is one god, Mohammed is his prophet
2. Prayer
3. Fasting
4. Alams
5. Pilgrimage (if able)
6. Jihad/Holy War (some)
Comparison
Islam: Sunni Shi'ite Sufi
Judaism: Reformed Orthodox Kabbalistic
Christianity: Liberal Fundamentalist Mystic/Charismatic
Points of Comparison:
* Allah/God
* Mohammed/Christ
* Koran/Bible
* Sin
* Salvation
* Law & Government
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