This paper offers a view of the differences between Islamic and Christian faiths. It is a brief introduction to the doctrines, rituals, and practices of the two religions, and how they differ from one another. As a basic comparison, it can be said that the differences between the two religions can be traced back to their origin and their respective leaders, Jesus Christ for the Christian faith and Muhammad for the Islamic faith.

Christianity is based on the belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he descended to earth to redeem people of their sins. Jesus is viewed as a divine savior who sacrificed himself in place of those who followed and believed in him. This sacrifice is said to give followers of Christ eternal life. Christians view Jesus as the savior, and feel that through their belief in him, they will be granted access to Heaven.

Muslims consider Muhammad to be the father of their religion. They believe Muhammad was a prophet who received the word of God from Gabriel, and do not view him as divine. Muslims are divided on their lineage after the death of Muhammad. Some Muslims (Shiites) believe

Muslims practice several other rituals that are unique, and have no counter part in Christianity. These rituals include the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, which all Muslims are asked to do at least once in their lives, fasting to cleanse the body of impurities and gain control over bodily desires, and hijab (veiling of women), which is partly associated with the faith of Islam.

Islam and Christianity each have their own unique set of doctrines, rituals, and practices. Although both religions are transcendental, Islam seems to have a greater set of transcendental practices, while Christianity has some beliefs that may be considered more cosmological. This is because of the greater number of icons within the Christian faith, and the greater focus on ones internal self in the Islamic faith. There are also some similarities in certain aspects of both religions. Both religions practice a belief in God, and the concept of an afterlife. Both religions also have leaders of humble origin who were considered to be both teacher and prophet. In spite of their differences both of these religions continue to flourish thousands of years after their origin, and should continue to grow well beyond the twenty first century.

Almsgiving is another ritual practiced by both Christianity and Islam, but is c

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