[MHMQ786]

This was inspired by someone else asking in another thread if tattoos are allowed in christianity. And someone replied to them by quoting a verse from Leveticus stating something along the lines of do not mutilate your body, do not cut the ends of your beard etc (not a direct quote).
... which is similar to some rules in Islam as well...

So, what are the similarities between the Quran and the Bible LITERALLY (i.e. not what you interpret the verses as or what context they were revealed in - but what are the actual verses)? Direct quotes with references would be much appreciated!

Thank you

[Perseveranze]

Even though not everyone can see this (or shall I say admit), I believe it is very clear that one of the biggest similarities is Tawheed (Oneness of God without any partners)

Torah: "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! (Deuteronomy 6:4)

Bible: Jesus answered, "The foremost is, 'HEAR, O ISRAEL! THE LORD OUR GOD IS ONE LORD; (Mark 12:29)

Quran: And your God is one God. There is no deity [worthy of worship] except Him, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. (Quran 2:163)

[Perry Oxide]

(Original post by MHMQ786)
This was inspired by someone else asking in another thread if tattoos are allowed in christianity. And someone replied to them by quoting a verse from Leveticus stating something along the lines of do not mutilate your body, do not cut the ends of your beard etc (not a direct quote).
... which is similar to some rules in Islam as well...

So, what are the similarities between the Quran and the Bible LITERALLY (i.e. not what you interpret the verses as or what context they were revealed in - but what are the actual verses)? Direct quotes with references would be much appreciated!

Thank you

You are asking a pretty tough question because there are lots of literal similarities and even more subjective ones and, as plain as it seems, people might disagree on what's "literal" and free from interpretation. For example, both books mention many of the same prophets, using their own languages to name them, which, in my experience, is more than sufficient to start and maintain passionate arguments!

So, Perseveranze's answer is probably the most salient one you're likely to get, especially as it addresses the most basic belief of all the religions you implicitly refer to.

But, re: tattoos. I once researched this a bit and although I found the part in the old testament that forbids tattoos (explicitly if I remember right) I didn't find anything about tattoos in the Koran nor a limited look at Hadith. I did get one guy's opinion that it would fall into the category of not recommended because it involved damaging one's body.

So, I'm interested to know why you said you thought tattoos were similarly prohibited in Islam. Mind you, I'm not challenging you, just interested.

[MHMQ786]

(Original post by Perry Oxide)
You are asking a pretty tough question because there are lots of literal similarities and even more subjective ones and, as plain as it seems, people might disagree on what's "literal" and free from interpretation. For example, both books mention many of the same prophets, using their own languages to name them, which, in my experience, is more than sufficient to start and maintain passionate arguments!

So, Perseveranze's answer is probably the most salient one you're likely to get, especially as it addresses the most basic belief of all the religions you implicitly refer to.

But, re: tattoos. I once researched this a bit and although I found the part in the old testament that forbids tattoos (explicitly if I remember right) I didn't find anything about tattoos in the Koran nor a limited look at Hadith. I did get one guy's opinion that it would fall into the category of not recommended because it involved damaging one's body.

So, I'm interested to know why you said you thought tattoos were similarly prohibited in Islam. Mind you, I'm not challenging you, just interested.

Hey, thanks for the reply
Just in answer to your question, although I don't remember the exact hadeeth (but I'm pretty sure it's from a hadeeth)- a Muslim cannot have tattoos due to changing the physical appearance of a body and also because (I think) it means that your wudhu is not counted before prayer.. Sorry I can't be more specific!

[hannaaahlima]

they are both outdated

[aljolson]

(Original post by MHMQ786)
This was inspired by someone else asking in another thread if tattoos are allowed in christianity.

Thank you

Like tattoos they are both man made.