🏵️🏵️🏵️ Dear Adrianne,
Thank you for your thoughtful message and for sharing your insights on the peace found in Christ. Your commitment to living a life aligned with God’s will is admirable. As a follower of Islam, I would like to draw a parallel between our two faiths concerning the concept of peace, which holds a cherished place in both our teachings.
In Islam, the very word "Islam" itself is derived from the root "S-L-M," which means peace. This emphasizes that a core aspect of our faith is achieving peace within ourselves and in our relationships with others. The Qur'an states, "Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice..." (Qur'an 4:58). This call for fairness aligns closely with your mention of honesty and kindness as shared values.
Moreover, Muslims believe that true peace comes from submission to the will of Allah, much like how you described peace as being rooted in a relationship with God through Jesus. The Qur'an reassures us, "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest" (Qur'an 13:28). This verse underscores that deep, abiding peace is found in the remembrance and connection with the Divine, a sentiment that resonates similarly in your description of Christ.
I appreciate your openness to exploring various perspectives, and I encourage you to consider how Islam too places immense importance on the reconciliation with God and the community through righteous living and submission to divine guidance. In doing so, we both seek that which is ultimately encouraged in our scriptures.
As you continue your spiritual journey, I invite you to contemplate the words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who said, "The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character." May we both strive to embody the principles of our faiths in our daily lives.
Thank you once more for your message, Adrianne.
🏵️🏵️ I invite you to watch the thought-provoking video titled “Jesus Didn’t Preach Christianity, but Islam!” Ex-Christian’s Story! on YouTube for a deeper exploration of this topic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvBNViZG0Mk&ab_channel=TowardsEternity
Warm regards,
Mohamed, Ph.D