What Does The Torah, Bible And Qur’an Say About God?
The Torah, Bible, and Qur’an are all considered holy scriptures in the Abrahamic faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, respectively. While there are differences in theological interpretations among the three faiths, there are also commonalities in the understanding of God as referenced in these texts.
In all three scriptures, God is generally portrayed as the creator and sustainer of the universe, omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), and omnipresent (present everywhere). God is often described as just, merciful, and compassionate, and is seen as the ultimate source of moral guidance and authority.
In the Torah, God is revealed to the Jewish people as Yahweh. He is often depicted as a personal and covenantal God. The Torah emphasizes God’s role as the creator of the world and the giver of the law.
In the Bible, which includes the Old Testament shared with Judaism and the New Testament specific to Christianity, God is similarly portrayed as the creator and sustainer of the universe.
In the Qur’an, God is referred to as “Allah,” and is described as the same God worshipped by Jews and Christians. The Qur’an emphasizes the oneness of God (Tawhid) and provides guidance for all aspects of life. It also stresses the importance of submission to His will.
Overall, the general understanding of God in the Torah, Bible, and Qur’an includes the concepts of monotheism, divine revelation, and moral guidance.
What Is The Undebatable Truth About God?
The first commandment of the Bible is found in the book of Exodus, specifically in Exodus 20:3, which states: “You shall have NO other gods before me.” This commandment is part of the Ten Commandments given by God to the Israelites through Moses.
The commandment essentially instructs believers to worship and honor ONLY the one true God, and to not give allegiance to any other person, deity or idol. It emphasizes the exclusive devotion and loyalty that should be given to Him.
However, if we were to set aside the concept of the Trinity and focus solely on the text of the first commandment, it specifically refers to worshiping the one true God, without explicitly mentioning Jesus or any other person of the Trinity. Therefore, from a non-Trinitarian perspective, the first commandment would be understood as emphasizing the exclusive worship of the one God, without direct reference to Jesus himself.
How Should The First Commandment And Islamic Shahada Be Viewed?
The Islamic “Shahada” and the first commandment of the Bible are both significant declarations of faith. While they come from different religious traditions, there is a commonality in their underlying message.
The Islamic shahada (or testament of faith) is the declaration that consists of the phrase “La-Ilaha-ila-llah…,” which translates to “There is no god but Allah…”. This declaration encapsulates the oneness of God in Islam.
The first commandment in the Bible states, “You shall have NO other gods before me.” This commandment emphasizes the exclusive worship of the one true God in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
From a comparative perspective, both the shahada and the first commandment rejects associating partners with God. They both emphasize worshiping one God without any rivals or intermediaries.
While the theological and doctrinal differences between Islam and Christianity are significant, the simplistic understanding of their textual wording are common in their expression.
With all this said, recognizing, understanding and accepting the commonalities of the written texts, (without personal or dogmatic interpretation), can foster interfaith dialogue and mutual respect.
Interesting and thought provoking. No refutation here.
Textually, I have no issue with this. Great post.
As a non-trinitarian Christian, I believe that it’s okay to separate Jesus from God due to your interpretation of the biblical texts which literally defines the nature of God.
1. I often interpret the Bible in a way that emphasizes the distinction between Jesus and God. I focus on passages that seem to differentiate between the two, such as those where Jesus prays to God or speaks of God as a separate being.
2. I uphold a strict monotheistic belief, emphasizing the oneness of God just like Muslims do. I see the Trinity as a departure from pure monotheism.
3. From a historical perspective, I look to the early Christian church and argue that the doctrine of the Trinity developed over time, and that the original teachings of Jesus and his apostles did not include the concept of a triune God.
So, as far as this post is concerned, I’d say you’re spot on.
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Translation:
I appreciate this site’s clear and straightforward depiction of God’s nature, which resonates with my preference for simplicity and clarity in religious theological understanding.