People of the book: Islam, Christianity and Jewish

Cards (9)

  • What does the term "people of the book" refer to in Islam?
    Jews and Christians
  • How does the term "people of the book" demonstrate connections between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
    It acknowledges shared earlier revelations
  • What earlier revelations did Jews and Christians receive?
    The Torah and Bible
  • How are followers of divine scriptures acknowledged in the Quran?
    As "people of the book"
  • What are the main connections between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
    • Monotheism: One God (Allah, God)
    • Shared Prophets: Abraham, Moses, Jesus
    • Holy Scriptures: Torah, Psalms, Gospel, Quran
    • Moral Teachings: Justice, compassion, charity
  • What is the belief in God common to Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
    Monotheism
  • Who are some of the shared prophets in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
    Abraham, Moses, and Jesus
  • How does Islam view the Torah, Psalms, and Gospel?
    As earlier revelations, but the Quran is final
  • What ethical values are shared among Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
    Justice, compassion, and charity