LONDON – A Christian pastor has confirmed
that Islamic teachings are closer to the Christ
than many churches in the west, following a
comparative study into both faiths.
“I know some emphases in Islamic teaching
come closer to the teaching of Christ and the
Bible than some teaching in Western
churches,” Steve Chalke, pastor and founder
of the Oasis charity, told Christian Today.
“Ultimately the full interpretation of who Allah/
God is can be seen through Jesus,” he added,
confirming that both faiths worship the same
God or Allah.
“Islam and Christianity are two very different
faiths and there are huge differences between
the two.”
Chalke comments followed the release of his
new book, Radical, in which he explained how
he had come to the conclusion “Muslims and
Christians worship the same God”.
He explained how Christians interpret god in
different ways which vary greatly.
“As individuals we all worship different shades
of the same God,” he said.
“There are Christians who worship a militant,
violent God. There are Christians who worship
a God who doesn’t want women in leadership.
There are Christians who worship a God who
says if you are gay you will burn in hell. There
are Christians who worship a God who does
not believe in global warming.
“I don’t separate from them even though they
have a very different take on God’s character
from me,” he added.
He cited the theologian Miroslav Volf, who
took a similar line in his book Allah: A
Christian Response.
Common Ground
Describing Islamic beliefs as “very attractive”,
Chalke insisted there was significant common
ground that must be explored.
“If we say Islam is an evil religion and they
worship a different God and Christianity is the
only way to heaven then we are heading for
World War Three,” he said.
He added that “tabloid” representations of
Islam were permeating the Church.
“If we went into a pub tonight and asked
people what Christians believe they would say
six-day creationists, anti-gay, anti-abortion,
boring, if you die before you’re baptised you
will go to hell. The tabloid media have led
people to misunderstand Christianity and
pastors now have to spend half their time de-
mythologising Christianity,” he said.
“What we don’t realise is the media are selling
us the same lie about Muslims,” he said.
He added: “The problem is we don’t know any
Muslims. Everyone is scared of Muslims
except the one who sits next to them at
work”.
Muslims believe in Jesus as one of the great
Prophets of God and that he is the son of
Mary but not the Son of God. He was
conceived and born miraculously.
In the Noble Qur’an, Jesus is called “Isa”. He
is also known as Al-Masih (the Christ) and Ibn
Maryam (Son of Mary).
As for his crucifixion, Muslims believe that
Jesus was not crucified but was lifted up to
heaven.
Muslims believe that Jesus will come back to
earth before the end of time to restore peace
and order, fight the Anti-Christ (Al-Masih Al-
Dajjal) and bring victory for truth and
righteousness.
The true followers of Jesus will prevail over
those who deny him, misrepresent him and
reject him.


May Allah increase our understanding of the Dean.

Source: www.aboutislam.net/muslim-issues/europe/uk-pastor-islam-closer-to-christ-than-christianity/

Islam has nothing to do with YAHWEH


It has nothing to do with JESUS CHRIST

It has nothing to do with Righteousness!

It just a collective bondage to reject Christ as saviour of mankind!

Al taquiya nonsense comparing the teachings of Christ with that of mohamed is like comparing very bright light with pitch darkness. There is absolutely no basis for comparison.

Nothing like "islamic teaching is CLOSER to christ than western churches. It's either u are with christ or not. Nothing like CLOSE... Remember, no church will take u to heaven but your personal faith...

End time confused pastor who doesn't know that there's no fellowship between light and darkness,

ZKOSOSO:
Islam has nothing to do with YAHWEH


It has nothing to do with JESUS CHRIST

It has nothing to do with Righteousness!

It just a collective bondage to reject Christ as saviour of mankind!

Does the Christian Christ have any teachings ?!

Last time I checked, the cross, Christmas and even the bible etc were never preached by Jesus. They were all innovated by that criminal paul.