Perspectives on faith

Faith

A belief and trust in God, considered essential for pleasing Him.

Jesus

A common belief that he is the Son of God and is the Messiah.

Modern Christians

Christians believe that God sent his Son to earth to save humanity from the consequences of its sins.

Modern Muslims

Muslims believe that God is the creator of all things, and that God is all-powerful and all-knowing.

Similar belief between Islam and Christianity

Muslims and Christians both believe that Jesus was born to Mary, a virgin. They both also believe that Jesus is the Messiah.

Apathetic Faith

A type of faith that never takes root and remains idle, often characterized by a lack of commitment.

Selfish Faith

A me-centered faith that believes good works and prayers will lead to personal blessings, missing the true foundation of faith.

Material Faith

A faith that acknowledges God but becomes distracted by material possessions, prioritizing worldly fulfillment over spiritual devotion.

Devoted Faith

A dedicated faith that is nourished and established to endure trials, centered on Christ.

Hebrews 11:1–6

A biblical passage defining faith as assurance in things hoped for and conviction in unseen realities.

Faith of Abel

The example of Abel, whose faith led to an acceptable sacrifice and commendation from God.

Faith of Enoch

Enoch's faith that pleased God, resulting in his being taken up without seeing death.

Romans 4:3–5

A scripture emphasizing that faith, rather than works, is counted as righteousness before God.

Imân

The Arabic term for faith in Islam, encompassing belief in God, prophets, and divine decrees.

The two foundations of Islam

Reports and Quran

Quran

The revelations to Muhammad, regarded as the holy text in Islam.

Hadith

Reports about Muhammad's life and deeds, serving as a source of guidance in Islam.

Modern Christianity

A movement that embraces diverse paths to God and does not strictly adhere to traditional views on salvation.

Traditional Islam

A comprehensive way of life where social and religious beliefs are closely intertwined.

Modern Islam

A shift towards a separation of church and state, resembling Western religious practices.