What is the difference between Jews and Muslims if the same prophets are mentioned everywhere?

 Your question explains about prophets who are recognized in both religions, Islam and Judaism (as well as Christianity), which shows that there are many things shared between these faiths. but there are also big differences that separate Islam and Judaism despite sharing some historical facts. Here are a few basics about how these two beliefs differ, as well as areas of similarity:

1. The Nature of Faith

Judaism: Judaism is the oldest religion, derived from the covenant that God made with Abraham, who is considered the father of the nation of Israel. Judaism believes that Jews are God's "chosen people" and that God revealed his laws to Moses on Mount Sinai, which are preserved in the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible).

Islam: Islam was founded in the 7th century CE through revelation to the Prophet Muhammad, whom Muslims consider to be the last prophet and religious leader. Muslims believe that the original message of prophets like Abraham, Moses, and Isa (Jesus) was correct, but it was completed by the Qur'an.

2. Attitude About Jesus (Isa)

Judaism: Jews do not consider Jesus a messiah or a prophet. In Judaism, Jesus is not part of the faith nor is he recognized as a messenger of God.

Islam: In Islam, Jesus (Isa) is highly respected as a prophet and is among the greatest prophets. Muslims believe Jesus was born of the virgin Mary, he performed miracles, but they do not agree with Christianity about his death and resurrection. Instead, Muslims believe that Jesus was not crucified, but was taken to heaven and will be able to return at the end of time.

3. Holy Books

Judaism: The holy book of Judaism is the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), which includes the Torah, the Prophets, and the Books of the Scriptures. The main laws and teachings come from the Torah.

Islam: The holy book of Islam is the Qur'an, which Muslims believe is the word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Muslims also respect the original scriptures such as the Torah, Psalms, and Gospel, but they believe that these scriptures were destroyed by human changes, so the Qur'an is the final pure revelation.

4. Beliefs About Prophets

Judaism: Jews believe in prophets chosen by God to lead his people, such as Moses, David, and Solomon, but they do not consider Muhammad as a prophet.

Islam: Islam mentions many prophets in the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and the Gospel, but sees Muhammad as the last and most important prophet, who completed all the revelations of the prophets who came before him.

5. Covenant with God

Judaism: Judaism considers God's covenant with Abraham to be the core of their faith. They believe that the children of Israel were chosen to be God's people and were given the law through Moses.

Islam: Islam accepts Abraham's covenant with God, but believes that the revelation passed to other generations through many prophets, finally completed by Muhammad. Muslims believe that God's covenant belongs to every human being who believes in One God and follows the teachings of the Qur'an.

6. Religious laws (Halakha vs Sharia)

Judaism: Judaism has its own legal system called Halakha, which gives Jews rules for living according to the Torah.

Islam: Islam has its own legal system called Sharia, which follows the teachings of the Qur'an and the poem(the actions and words of the Prophet Muhammad). This covers all aspects of a Muslim's life, from worship to social issues.

7. Prayer and Worship

Judaism: Jews pray special prayers that follow a specific pattern every day, three times a day, while facing Jerusalem.

Islam: Muslims pray five times a day, at specific times, while facing the Kaaba in Mecca.

Conclusion

Islam and Judaism are similar in some aspects, especially because they both recognize the prophets of God who lived before the Prophet Muhammad and believe in one God. however, the main differences are based on how each religion understands and teaches about prophets, holy books, religious laws, and the concept of the covenant between God and man. Islam considers Judaism to be the original religion of God's people, but insists that the Qur'an is the final and true revelation. 

      

         What do you think about these two beliefs, comment below 

   

           ( Read in swahili language)

        

        Swali lako linaeleza kuhusu manabii ambao wanatambulika katika dini zote mbili, Uislamu na Uyahudi (pamoja na Ukristo), jambo linaloonyesha kuwa kuna mambo mengi yanayoshirikiana kati ya imani hizi. Lakini pia kuna tofauti kubwa ambazo zinatenganisha Uislamu na Uyahudi licha ya kushirikiana baadhi ya mambo ya kihistoria. Hapa kuna mambo machache ya msingi kuhusu jinsi imani hizi mbili zinavyotofautiana, pamoja na maeneo ya kufanana:

1. Asili ya Imani

Uyahudi: Uyahudi ni dini ya kale zaidi, inayotokana na agano ambalo Mungu alifanya na Abrahamu, ambaye anachukuliwa kama baba wa taifa la Israeli. Uyahudi unaamini kuwa Wayahudi ni "watu wateule" wa Mungu na kwamba Mungu alifichua sheria zake kwa Musa kwenye Mlima Sinai, ambazo zimehifadhiwa katika Torati (Vitabu vitano vya kwanza vya Biblia ya Kiebrania).

Uislamu: Uislamu ulianzishwa karne ya 7 CE kupitia ufunuo uliomfikia Mtume Muhammad, ambaye Waislamu wanamchukulia kama nabii wa mwisho na kiongozi wa dini. Waislamu wanaamini kwamba ujumbe wa awali wa manabii kama Ibrahim, Musa, na Isa (Yesu) ulikuwa sahihi, lakini ulikuja kukamilika na Qur'an.

2. Mtazamo Kuhusu Yesu (Isa)

Uyahudi: Wayahudi hawamchukulii Yesu kama masihi au nabii. Katika Uyahudi, Yesu si sehemu ya imani wala hatambuliwi kama mjumbe wa Mungu.

Uislamu: Katika Uislamu, Yesu (Isa) anaheshimiwa sana kama nabii na ni miongoni mwa manabii wakubwa. Waislamu wanaamini Yesu alizaliwa na bikira Mariamu, alifanya miujiza, lakini hawakubaliani na Ukristo kuhusu kifo chake na ufufuo wake. Badala yake, Waislamu wanaamini kwamba Yesu hakusulubiwa, bali alipelekwa mbinguni na ataweza kurudi mwishoni mwa nyakati.

3. Vitabu Vitakatifu

Uyahudi: Kitabu kitakatifu cha Uyahudi ni Tanakh (Biblia ya Kiebrania), inayojumuisha Torati, Manabii, na Vitabu vya Maandiko. Sheria na mafundisho makuu yanatoka katika Torati.

Uislamu: Kitabu kitakatifu cha Uislamu ni Qur'an, ambacho Waislamu wanaamini kuwa ni neno la Mungu lililofunuliwa kwa Mtume Muhammad. Pia Waislamu wanaheshimu maandiko ya awali kama vile Torati, Zaburi (Psalms), na Injili (Gospel), lakini wanaamini kuwa maandiko haya yaliharibiwa na mabadiliko ya kibinadamu kwa hiyo Qur'an ndio ufunuo safi wa mwisho.

4. Imani Kuhusu Manabii

Uyahudi: Wayahudi wanaamini katika manabii waliochaguliwa na Mungu kuwaongoza watu wake, kama Musa, Daudi, na Sulemani, lakini hawamchukulii Muhammad kama nabii.

Uislamu: Uislamu unawataja manabii wengi walio kwenye Biblia ya Kiebrania (Tanakh) na Injili, lakini unamwona Muhammad kama mtume wa mwisho na wa muhimu zaidi, ambaye alikamilisha ufunuo wote wa manabii waliokuja kabla yake.

5. Agano na Mungu

Uyahudi: Uyahudi unazingatia agano la Mungu na Abrahamu kuwa kiini cha imani yao. Wanaamini kwamba wana wa Israeli walichaguliwa kuwa watu wa Mungu na walipewa sheria kupitia Musa.

Uislamu: Uislamu unakubali agano la Abrahamu na Mungu, lakini unaamini kwamba ufunuo ulipita kwa vizazi vingine kupitia manabii wengi, hatimaye ukamilishwa na Muhammad. Waislamu wanaamini kwamba agano la Mungu ni la kila binadamu anayemwamini Mungu Mmoja na kufuata mafundisho ya Qur'an.

6. Sheria za Kidini (Halakha vs Sharia)

Uyahudi: Uyahudi una mfumo wake wa sheria unaoitwa Halakha, ambao unawapa Wayahudi kanuni za kuishi kwa mujibu wa Torati.

Uislamu: Uislamu una mfumo wake wa sheria unaoitwa Sharia, ambao unafuatilia mafundisho ya Qur'an na Hadithi (matendo na maneno ya Mtume Muhammad). Hii inashughulikia mambo yote ya maisha ya Mwislamu, kuanzia ibada hadi masuala ya kijamii.

7. Sala na Ibada

Uyahudi: Wayahudi husali sala maalum zinazofuata mpangilio maalum kila siku, mara tatu kwa siku, huku wakikabili Yerusalemu.

Uislamu: Waislamu husali mara tano kwa siku, kwa kuzingatia muda maalum, huku wakikabili Kaaba huko Makka.

Hitimisho

Uislamu na Uyahudi zinafanana katika baadhi ya vipengele, hususani kwa sababu zote zinatambua manabii wa Mungu walioishi kabla ya Mtume Muhammad na wanaamini katika Mungu mmoja. Hata hivyo, tofauti kuu zinatokana na jinsi kila dini inavyoelewa na kufundisha kuhusu manabii, vitabu vitakatifu, sheria za kidini, na dhana ya agano la Mungu na mwanadamu. Uislamu unachukulia Uyahudi kuwa dini ya asili ya watu wa Mungu, lakini unasisitiza kuwa Qur'an ndio ufunuo wa mwisho na wa kweli.

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