Word Discussion Response

11. How is Islam related to the other Abrahamic faiths such as Judaism and Christianity? How were Christianity and Judaism treated by Muslims in early Islamic society? Why do you think they fostered toleration while giving Muslims a greater sense of community?

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam The three main monotheistic religions, all share their roots from the Middle East and are intricately interspersed. Christianity was born from Jewish tradition, whereas Islam developed from both Judaism as well as Christianity. In spite of their differences, Jews, Christians, and Muslims participated in a lively exchange of culture throughout Islamic Spain and elsewhere over many centuries (Albayrak and co. (2018)). The Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam get their names after the patriarch Abraham. A covenant or agreement with God as well as Abraham is the basis of the religions of Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike (Boyd 2019, 2019). The covenant ensured all God’s followers would be able be awed by God and worship Him through the ages. To thank God, God promised Abraham that God would guard his children and heirs for the rest of time. Abraham’s descendants Abraham received this promise as sacred trust.