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Interfaith

Living alongside Christians, Jews and people of other faiths. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

What does Islam say about Sikhism?

Islam respects Sikhs and shares their belief in one God, but differs on prophethood, scripture and rebirth. Here's how Muslims view Sikhism.

Muslims admire Buddhism's compassion and self-discipline, but differ on core beliefs: Islam centers on One God and one life, not rebirth.

Islam's view of Hinduism: Muslims respect Hindus and share many values, but see worship of many deities as different from worshipping One God.

The Quran says the Children of Israel were honored with prophets and the Torah, praises righteous Jews, and criticizes deeds, never ethnicity.

The Quran says Christians are nearest in affection to Muslims and praises their humility, while disagreeing with the Trinity and Jesus as God.

Can a Muslim child have godparents? Not with baptism vows, but loving relatives can be mentors, and you can name a guardian in your will.

The difference between Islam and Judaism lies mainly in Jesus, Muhammad and scripture. Both share strict monotheism, Abraham, Moses and law.

The difference between Islam and Christianity is mainly about Jesus, the Trinity, the cross and original sin. Both share one God and prophets.

People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab) is the Quran's name for Jews and Christians, who have a special status in Islam for food, marriage and dialogue.

No, Muslims believe the Quran isn't a copy of the Bible. Both share stories from one divine source, but the Quran confirms, corrects and adds.

It depends: Islam teaches faithful Jews and Christians before Muhammad are rewarded, and those who never truly heard are judged with justice.

No, Muslims don't believe all religions are the same, but they believe every prophet taught one core message: worship the One God.