The Message of Peace in Islam and Christianity

Running head: RELIGION
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1RELIGION
The following essay aims at discovering the message of peace innate in the two most
significant religions in the world, Islam and Christianity. It has been recorded that both these
religions have almost same roots and they have advocated for peace in their religious texts. The
religious text of Christianity is the Holy Bible whereas for Islamic people their religious text is
the Holy Quran. The messages of peace and love have been delivered in these two religious texts
widely. People following these two religions are advised to follow this message so they can live
happily and in harmony.
At first the context of Islam will be discussed in this essay. In the Holy Quran the theme
of love has been discussed through the message“O You who believe! Submit to peace, the
religion of Islam, fully and unconditionally”. The Holy Prophet of Islam Muhammad has
discussed the message of love and peace in his teachings widely through this message. Followers
of Islam are asked to follow this advice since peace is the only element that can bring harmony to
their lives (Tibi 2017). Quran has always taught of love and peace for every human being
through showing compassion on others.
Islam has also given the message that Muslims should be tolerant to all other religions in
the world thus showing their broad minded approach to world. However, there has been a
problem in this scenario. He is of the opinion that some Muslim groups have followed some
traditions and superstitious psychology that were invented many centuries after Quran came into
practice (Tibi 2017). These superstitions have changed over time in a radical manner. The root
meaning of the word Islam is peace in Arabic. Islam has always been protective of peace and its
followers should keep peace in their lives so their lives can be meaningful. The main intention or
purpose of this peaceful life was to consider a life where no violent activities and crime could be
a part of (Robinson 2013). Compassion and mercy are two of the central themes in Islam as their