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I've been wondering, why does Islam seem kinder toward Christianity compared to Judaism?

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. So I was reading some stuff the other day and a thought popped into my head. It seems like Islam has a softer spot for Christianity than it does for Judaism, and I’m trying to figure out why. Like, we believe in Prophet Isa (peace be upon him) and his mother Maryam, and the Quran talks about Christians in a somewhat gentle way sometimes, calling them closest in affection to believers. But then with Judaism, it feels more tense, you know? Maybe it's because of how things went down in history, like during the Prophet's time (peace be upon him)? Just curious what you all think. JazakAllah khair for any insights!

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Wa alaikum assalam. It's not about ethnic kindness, it's about creedal drift. Judaism rejected both Isa and Muhammad (PBUT), making the gap wider, whereas Christianity at least acknowledges Isa as the Messiah, even if they got his nature wrong. The closeness mentioned in the Quran is about monks and priests who recognized the truth.

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May Allah guide us all.

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Brother, a lot of it goes back to the theological rebellion during the Prophet's time. The Jewish tribes in Medina broke treaties and actively fought against the Muslim state, so the Quran's stern verses are often contextual to that historical betrayal.

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SubhanAllah, deep question.

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Astaghfirullah, it's a test of our own perception too.

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