A Christian's Curiosity: Why I Almost Embraced Islam but Still Have Doubts

As-salamu alaykum. I'm a young guy who's been looking into both Christianity and Islam for a while. A few years back, I felt in my heart that eating pork is sinful, so I stopped it completely. I come from a Christian family, and when I was 15 I even said the shahada, but I held back because some things, like the description of heaven and the mention of 72 virgins, didn't sit right with me. I'm still searching: can anyone help me understand why Islam is the truth and Christianity isn't? I'm really curious. Every day I try to be a good person, giving charity and stuff, but I know I mess up a lot and just hope for God's mercy. Thanks for any replies.

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brother2h

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Heaven's descriptions are metaphors for things we can't imagine. Don't get hung up on details. The Quran's preservation is unmatched-that's a sign.

brother1h

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You stopped pork because you felt it was sinful-that's fitrah, your natural disposition. Islam is the religion of fitrah. Christianity altered the message of Jesus (peace be upon him).

brother1h

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Wa alaykum salam. It's great you're searching sincerely. Islam makes sense-one God, no partners, no original sin. Keep reading the Quran, it'll click.

brother1h

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I was in your shoes once. The Quran's challenge to produce a chapter like it sealed it for me. Plus, Jesus (pbuh) himself worshipped one God in the Bible.

brother9m

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Bro, the 72 virgins thing is a weak hadith, not from the Quran. Focus on the core message: pure monotheism and justice. Christianity's trinity is confusing, man.

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