What do Muslims think about Mormons?
Muslims generally respect Mormons as sincere, family-minded neighbours, but disagree with core Latter-day Saint beliefs. Islam teaches that Muhammad ﷺ was the final prophet and that God has no body or partners, so Joseph Smith's prophethood and the Book of Mormon are not accepted.
Who are the Mormons?
Mormons, officially members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, follow teachings revealed, they believe, to Joseph Smith in 1820s New York. Alongside the Bible they read the Book of Mormon and other scriptures, and they see their church as a restoration of original Christianity. They are known for strong families, missionary work, modest dress and avoiding alcohol, tobacco, coffee and tea.
Where Muslims and Mormons feel close
- Family and modesty: both value marriage, children, chastity and covered clothing.
- No alcohol: both communities stay sober as a matter of faith.
- Fasting and charity: Latter-day Saints fast monthly and give generously, which Muslims recognise.
- A "restoration" idea: like Islam, they believe the original message of the prophets needed restoring.
Mormon and Muslim groups in the USA often work together on charity, disaster relief and religious freedom.
Where Islam disagrees
The disagreements are about the most basic beliefs:
- The final prophet: the Quran calls Muhammad ﷺ "the seal of the prophets" (Quran 33:40), so Muslims don't accept anyone claiming prophethood after him. See Do Muslims believe in prophets after Muhammad?
- The nature of God: Latter-day Saint teaching describes God the Father as having a glorified physical body and the Godhead as three separate beings. Islam teaches that "there is nothing like unto Him" (Quran 42:11), one God with no partners. See Do Muslims believe in the Trinity?
- Jesus: Muslims honour Jesus as a mighty prophet and the Messiah, but not as divine or the Son of God.
- Scripture: Muslims believe the Quran is the last revealed book, and don't recognise the Book of Mormon. See Do Muslims believe in the Bible?
How Muslims are taught to talk with them
The Quran gives a model for respectful dialogue with people of earlier scripture:
If missionaries knock on your door, you can be polite, offer a drink, listen, and share what you believe. Arguing harshly helps no one.
- Muslims and Mormons share values like family, modesty and sobriety.
- Islam rejects prophethood after Muhammad ﷺ, including Joseph Smith's.
- Islam teaches God is one, with no body and no partners.
- Respectful dialogue and good neighbourliness are encouraged.
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