Are Jews And Christians Also Muslim

[$ohail T]

You’ve raised a profound question.

Allah (SWT) addresses the Children of Israel (Bani Israel) in the Quran, reminding them of their covenant and obligations. However, He doesn’t directly call them “Muslims” because:

1. Historical context: The term “Muslim” specifically refers to those who submit to Allah’s will and follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). During the time of Bani Israel, this term wasn’t applicable.

2. Distinct prophetic missions: Although Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) is the common ancestor of both Bani Israel and Bani Ismael (Arabs), their prophetic missions and revelations were distinct. Prophet Musa (Moses) received the Torah for Bani Israel, while Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received the Quran for the Ummah.

However, as you mentioned, Allah (SWT) does remind Bani Israel of their shared Abrahamic heritage:

“Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining toward truth, a Muslim [submitting to Allah]. And he was not among the polytheists.” (Quran 3:67)

This verse highlights the shared values and monotheistic roots of the Abrahamic faiths. You’re correct in saying that these faiths can be seen as sects or branches of the same religious tradition.

In essence, while Bani Israel weren’t directly called “Muslims” in the Quran, they share a common spiritual ancestry with Muslims through Prophet Ibrahim.

[Muhammad Mehmoon]

Ap ka is jawab se ma na observed Kiya ha ka khuda na apny Deen ma khud hi sect bana diye hain ya hum Shuru se hi musalman Hain ya khuda ki koi alagh alagh firqy or aj ka musalman kehta ha ya ya yahodj Hain ya charistan Hain Jin ka Nam khuda na khud rakhy or ya Nahi Kaha ka ya sub pehly Muslim they or na hi bola un ko asahi mukhatib Kiya khuda na jasy hum aj ek dusry ko Shia Sunni deobandi Wahhabi ya qaddiyani keh rahy Hain…….?

[$ohail T]

Aapka sawal bahut gehra aur mahatvapoorn hai. Khuda ki ekta aur Deen ki wahidat ke baavajood, insani tareekon aur samajh ke kaaran, sects aur firqon ka paida hona ek haqiqat hai.

Quran-o-Hadith mein kai jagah Khuda ne apne Deen ki ekta aur wahidat par zoro diya hai:

– “Innal ladheena farraqoo deenahum wa kanoo shiya’an lasta minhum fee shay’in” (Quran 6:159)

– “Wa’alaikum salamun huwa ajirukum bima kuntum ta’maloon” (Quran 6:54)

Dusri taraf, Rasoolallah ne bhi apne Ummat ki ekta aur wahidat par zoro diya:

– “Al-muslimoona ikhwa, la yahillu ahadukum lil-akhar” (Hadith)

Phir bhi, insani tareekon aur samajh ke kaaran, sects aur firqon ka paida hona ek haqiqat hai. Aaj hum dekhate hain ki kai sects aur firqe hain, jaise Shia, Sunni, Deobandi, Wahhabi, Qadiani, aur anya.

Lekin, yah mahatvapoorn hai ki hum apne Deen ki ekta aur wahidat ko samjhein aur apne ikhtilafat ko door karne ki koshish karein.

Jaise Rasoolallah ne farmaya:

– “Inna hazihi Ummatukum wahidatun wa-ana Rabbi-kum wahid” (Hadith)

Hum sab ek hi Deen ka paalan karte hain, aur hum sab ek hi Khuda ka ibadat karte hain. Humen apne ikhtilafat ko door karne ki koshish karni chahiye aur apne Deen ki ekta aur wahidat ko samjhein.

[Muhammad Mehmoon]

Ma ap ki bat kuch had tak samjha hu lakin EK bat mujhy samjh Nahi a rahi ka ager AJ ka yahodi musalman ha Kaya ya hum yahoodi thy ya Kaya thy ya yahodi musalman thy ka ab a kar musalman Hain …..😶

[$ohail T]

The term “Jew” originates from the Hebrew word “Yehudi,” which refers to a member of the tribe of Judah, one of the 12 tribes of Israel.

In ancient times, the tribe of Judah was the dominant tribe in the Kingdom of Judah, and the term “Yehudi” became synonymous with the people of that kingdom.

After the Babylonian exile (586 BCE), the term “Yehudi” was used to describe the people who returned to Jerusalem and rebuilt the Temple. Over time, the term “Yehudi” was adapted into Greek as “Ioudaios” (Ιουδαῖος), and then into Latin as “Iudaeus,” from which the English word “Jew” is derived.

Today, the term “Jew” refers to anyone who is a member of the Jewish people, regardless of their tribal affiliation or geographic origin.

[$ohail T]

The term “Christian” originates from the Greek word “Χριστιανός” (Christianos), which means “follower of Christ” or “belonging to Christ.”

The term was first used in the city of Antioch (Acts 11:26) to describe the followers of Jesus Christ. The word is derived from the Greek word “Χριστός” (Christos), which is a translation of the Hebrew word “Mashiach” (Messiah), meaning “anointed one.”

In the New Testament, the term “Christian” is used to describe the disciples of Jesus Christ, who believed in him as the Messiah and followed his teachings.

Over time, the term “Christian” became the standard term to describe the followers of Jesus Christ, and it has been used to describe the worldwide community of believers in Jesus Christ for centuries.

[$ohail T]

“He has named you Muslims before and in this revelation, that the Messenger may be a witness for you, and you may be witnesses for mankind.” (22:78)

This verse mentions that Allah has named the followers of Islam as Muslims, both before and in the current revelation

[$ohail T]

“The only Deen in the sight of Allah is Islam.” (3:19)

This verse emphasizes that in Allah’s eyes, the only accepted way of life is Islam.

[$ohail T]

Usooli taur par sab ko aik hi deen par hona tha, yaani Islam. Laykin jaysay Shia, Suni, Deobandi, Brelvi waghyra k groups Rasul (AS) k baad banay, isi tarhan yahood aur nasaara Rasul (AS) say pahlay.

[Umer]

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