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Jesus & Muhammad
The religions of Christianity and Islam are radically different but share the same type of concepts. Both religions worshiped figures that were thought of as messengers of God and they both preached to believe and obey the one true God. Obeying the one true God is where things dramatically change and we start to see the differences in both religion. Jesus and Muhammad were two historical figures that transcended their respected religions and delivered the message of God.
Births
Jesus was born as a Jew about two thousand years ago in Roman-occupied Palestine. (Fisher,2005, p.286). He was conceived by Mary and Joseph but his birth wasn't typical by any means. Mary, a virgin, was told that by God's power the Holy Spirit, she was going to conceive and bear a son. Joseph took Mary to Bethlehem to register for a census and while there Mary gave birth to Jesus, a name that means "God saves". Upon hearing that a Savior had been born, people brought Jesus gifts to confirm his kingship. This well-loved birth legend exemplifies the humility that Jesus taught. (Fisher, 2005, p.288).
Muhammad, which means "praised one", was born about 570 CE in Mecca to his mother Amina, who was part of the Quraish, the then ruling tribe of Mecca. His father Abdallah died a few weeks before his birth while his mother died while he was six so he was primarily raised by his grandfather Abdul Muttalib. After the death of his grandfather, his uncle, Abu Talib assumed responsibility for raising him and put him to work as a Sheppard.
Humble Beginnings
No other stories are told about Jesus's childhood in Nazareth until he was twelve years old. (Fisher, 2005, p.288) On a trip to Jerusalem, he was found by his parents in a temple discussing the Torah with rabbis and impressing them with his understanding and knowledge. The rest of Jesus's childhood is a bit of a mystery but he had many friends, including John the Baptist and...
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