A Question About Faith from an Orthodox Christian Perspective

Assalamu alaikum. I've been learning more about Islam, and I'm really drawn to its clear focus on the oneness of Allah. It makes a lot of sense to me. However, I come from an Orthodox Christian background, and since it's one of the oldest Christian traditions, I find it compelling too. It's not discussed as often, so I wanted to ask: from an Islamic viewpoint, what are the key differences or signs that might indicate where it has diverged from the original message of the prophets? In Orthodoxy, we believe the Bible has been preserved well. I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts on this matter, insha'Allah.

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brother6h

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Interesting perspective. The biggest sign is the finality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Quran completing the message. Previous scriptures pointed to this, but their message got mixed over centuries.

brother6h

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Respect for asking this, brother. As Muslims, we believe the Quran is the final, unchanged word of God, while previous scriptures were altered over time. That's the core difference. May Allah guide you.

brother6h

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Good on you for seeking knowledge. Key sign? The preservation of the text. Muslims hold that the Quran is preserved letter for letter as revealed, which we don't believe happened with the Bible.

brother3h

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Peace. From an Islamic view, the original message was pure monotheism. Later developments like the divinity of Jesus and the Trinity are seen as innovations that moved away from what prophets like Abraham taught.

brother3h

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Big question. The concept of the Trinity is the main point of divergence from Islam's absolute monotheism. In Orthodoxy, Jesus is God incarnate; in Islam, he's a revered prophet. Worth studying both deeply.

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