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Explore the origins of the Bible and the Qur'an, the reasons behind their sacredness, and the contrasting perspectives they offer, with a focus on faith determinants. Compare and contrast key verses and teachings to better understand the beliefs shaping these religions.
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Warm Up 10/6/10 • Who wrote the Bible? • Who wrote the Qur'an? • What makes these books holy?
Why ? • Why is a book the guiding principle of a religion? • Muslims regard the Qur’an as the main miracle of Muhammad, as proof of his prophet hood, and as the culmination of a series of divine messages
Exodus 20:3 One of the Commandments "You shall not have no other gods before me." [4:36] You shall worship GOD alone - do not associate anything with Him. .... The Bible and the Qur’an Agree
Genesis 1:26 "And God said, let us make a man in our image, after our likeness." Qur'an112:3-4 “He begets not, nor is He begotten. And there is none like unto Him!" The Bible and the Qur’an Disagree
You Decide…. • In the end what determines Faith?