Belief in the Last Day of Judgment:
Christianity:
- Key Scriptures: Matthew 24:36-44, Mark 13:32-37, Acts 17:31
- Belief: Christians believe that on the Last Day, also known as the Judgment Day or the Day of the Lord, Jesus Christ will return to Earth as the righteous judge.
- Judgment: All people, living and dead, will stand before Christ and be judged based on their actions, words, and thoughts. Those who have accepted Jesus as their savior and lived their lives according to his teachings will be separated from those who have not.
- Consequences: The righteous will inherit eternal life in heaven, while the unrighteous will be condemned to eternal punishment in hell.
Islam:
- Key Scriptures: Quran, Surah 101:1-11, Surah 81:1-14
- Belief: Muslims believe that the Last Day is known as Yawm al-Qiyama (Day of Resurrection) and that it will be preceded by a series of signs, including the coming of the Mahdi (the guided one) and the Antichrist.
- Judgment: On the Last Day, all people will be gathered before Allah, the Creator and Judge. They will be held accountable for their deeds, both good and evil.
- Consequences: Those who have led righteous lives and believed in Allah and his prophets will enter Paradise (Jannah), while those who have disbelieved or done wrong will enter Hell (Jahannam).
Similarities:
- Both Christians and Muslims believe in a final day of judgment.
- In both religions, the judgment will be based on a person's actions and beliefs.
- Both religions believe in the concept of heaven and hell as rewards and punishments for one's deeds.
Differences:
- Judge: In Christianity, the judge is Jesus Christ, while in Islam, it is Allah.
- Resurrection: Christians believe in the resurrection of both the body and the soul, while Muslims primarily believe in the resurrection of the soul.
- Eternity of Punishment: In Christianity, hell is generally considered to be eternal punishment, while in Islam, some scholars believe that punishment in hell may not be eternal.