Theological differences between two religions. Muslim/Christian dialogue

Christianity is the fastest disappearing religion. Islam is the fastest growing. Islam as Christianity is an International religion (live mostly in Asia and Africa). There are more Muslims in India than in the middle East. Africa, North of Sahara 100 million- South of Sahara 130 million. In 60 countries Muslims comprise of a majority. In another 15 countries, it is quite substantial. Europe - second largest. Presbyterian is the smallest, even in Canada. U.S.A - substantial minority. Anglicans are majority in the Black African communities, since 1979. There are more people who are not white. 3000 convert to Islam every year. Muslims - picture of Mary and they will keep it. It is quite common for Muslims to support churches with Mary’s name. Allah is one and only God. Ginn - evil spirits - (Muslim). 610 in cave - angel Gabriel appeared in form of man - to Mary. Prophet - one who speaks for God. Annunciation to Mary like revelation to Mohammed. Mary - virgin - son. Mary - Jesus. Mohammed - Quran. Quran - record of revelation that Mohammed received between 610 -632 (death). Therefore received revelations for 22 years. Died 632 + 25 years = 657 - Canon of Quran. When was Cannon of New Testament? 16th century - Council of Trent. Quran: 114 chapters - shorter chapters - Mecca. Not in same order as revelations received. They were placed in decreasing lengths. Fatiha - corresponds to “Our Father.” Muslims believe that the Quran is the word of God. They would never write in it. It regulates and evaluates all of life, how to eat, how to live, etc…..The Quran is the most recited book in the world and most memorized. Presbyterians recite a lot. Unity of God and seek forgiveness for your sins. No other God but God. Quran is transcendent and imminent. First step to draw man and women. Prevenient grace - 1st step. Every chapter except nine. In the name of God, full of joy and hope. Quran 93. there is revelation outside Quran. To love God fully is to surrender to God fully. Mercy and Justice is a ____of strong religion. After Mohammed’s death - law continued to evolve - play a central role in unification. In evolution of Islamic law, Sharia (Islamic law) four foundations of the law. 1. Quran 2. Custom of what Mohammed said and did (Sunna).3. Consensus of the jurists. 4. Anatolgy. It is not what you believe, but what you must do. Pray 5x a day. to be continued……….