When I chose to accept Islam, I thought this was one of the best decisions I have ever made. However, my friends and family cannot understand why I did this. Why do I refuse to accept "family religion" and choose to follow the "Asian" religion? I believe some of them disagree with my decision, but they have not rejected me. Unfortunately, new Muslims have been rejected for their choice. Their friends and family do not understand that someone can change the religious beliefs they were born in, because many people just insist on family religion.
Before I became a Muslim, I was a born-again Christian. Like many people, I was told that Islam is an Asian religion and that there are different gods besides other things, I believe it. I was born into a Christian family [the Church of England] and believe that being a Christian is the only way to heaven. Eventually I was convinced that I accepted Islam when I discovered that it was not an "Asian religion" different from another god, but something very similar to some of the teachings of Christianity.
After years of seeking knowledge from the Bible and the Qur'an, I have come to the conclusion that Christians and Muslims have no reason to refuse each other, and even if they have differences, they can enjoy peaceful relations. Both religions teach love, peace and kindness, not forcing each other to believe. I believe that both religions need to pay attention to what they agree to, not what they disagree with. Then they will understand that they are not much different.
Unfortunately, there are some anti-Islam videos on YouTube that are not true at all or just misunderstood. Some of these videos were produced by the famous Christian guardians Jay Smith and David Wood, who can cite their claims from the Qur'an and the Sunnah. Although some of their allegations were wrong by Muslim missionaries such as the Shabir allies, there are still Christians who tend to believe what Christian guardian teaching is saying.
Unfortunately, some people allow different beliefs to prevent them from building relationships with others. But I will ask a question ' How does my belief in something affect our relationship? What problems does it actually affect you? Maybe your Christian friend has heard of bad things about Islam. Therefore, you explain that many misconceptions about Islam are good, and good and bad Muslims like to have good and bad Christians.
The main difference between Muslims and Christians lies in the status of Jesus Christ. For Christians, he is the Son of God and a part of the Trinity. People can only enter heaven when they believe that he died for his sin. Muslims believe that Jesus is the prophet of God, not a son. There is no trinity. God forgives without a blood sacrifice. Numerous debates over the years have involved this issue, and many people still accept their beliefs. For years, I have been talking to Christians about their beliefs. They seem to be panicking, just as I have to prove their mistakes and convert them to Islam. This fear affects any form of relationship between Muslims and Christians.
In order to build friendly relationships, I think that for Christians and Muslims, as I said before, focus on what they agree on, not what they disagree with. It is necessary to understand the differences between each other's beliefs and practices and respect each other's right to have opinions. Ask people how your lifestyle changes affect them, and why... Have you decided that not eating pork will cause them problems?
As a Muslim, my life has not changed to the point where it brings problems to my family and friends. We still like conversations on non-religious topics, and I still see them on Christmas. I don't eat pork, but I eat halal turkey. I did not see the danger of celebrating the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day because he is one of our prophets. I enjoy chocolate eggs on Easter although I don't believe that Jesus died and is resurrected. I don't drink alcohol, but I can enjoy other drinks.
in conclusion
If Muslims and Christians accept each other and they have their own personal beliefs and habits, then there is no reason why they cannot have a peaceful relationship with each other.
Orignal From: Establishing a peaceful Christian and Muslim relationship
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