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  1. Adam
    Adam

    Christianity is based on the monotheistic claims of the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is based on several key beliefs and principles. These are main six beliefs that Christianity is based on are: 1. Jesus Christ as Savior: Christianity is based on the belief that one must believe in God as the FatheRead more

    Christianity is based on the monotheistic claims of the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is based on several key beliefs and principles. These are main six beliefs that Christianity is based on are:

    1. Jesus Christ as Savior: Christianity is based on the belief that one must believe in God as the Father and in Jesus Christ as his only son and savior of humanity. Christians maintain that, as the Virgin Mary’s son. He was sinless and performed miracles, died on the cross for our sins, and was raised alive.

    2. The Bible: Christian teachings are deeply based on their holy scripture, the Bible. Which is divided into the Old Testament(which includes Jewish scriptures) and the New Testament(which focuses on the life teachings). Christians think that the Bible is God-sent and is the written word from which they draw all their authority for belief and behavior.

    3. The Trinity: Christians believe in the Trinity doctrine that says that there is one God who is also three persons embodied in: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit.

    4. Salvation by Grace: Christians trust that they are given the gift of salvation (forgiveness of sins and eternal life with God) by God which becomes a real thing just by their faith in Jesus Christ, which is not mediated by human performance or own good deeds.

    5. Christian Ethics: Christianity-based ethical and moral standards inspired by the life of Jesus with teachings recorded in the Holy Bible. These commands of Christ determine the attitude of love, forgiveness and compassion, justice, and humble life and reflect the Christian character.

    6. The Church: Christianity is also based on the role of the Church as the community of people who get together to worship God and study the Word studying the Bible. They are also to receive sacraments (such as baptism and communion to support one another in the faith.

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  1. Imran Abid
    Imran Abid

    Canonization Canonization  refers to the process of recognizing certain texts or teachings as authoritative and binding for a particular religious tradition. In Islam, the canonization process involved the recognition and compilation of the Quran as the central scripture of the faith. The process ofRead more

    Canonization

    Canonization  refers to the process of recognizing certain texts or teachings as authoritative and binding for a particular religious tradition. In Islam, the canonization process involved the recognition and compilation of the Quran as the central scripture of the faith.

    The process of canonization in Islam

    The process of canonization in Islam began during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad. According to Islamic tradition, the Prophet received revelations from God over a period of 23 years, and he transmitted these revelations to his companions, who memorized them and wrote them down on various materials such as palm leaves, animal skins, and pieces of bone. The Prophet also designated certain individuals to act as scribes and to write down the revelations as he received them.

    After the death of the Prophet, his companions continued to transmit and memorize the Quran, and it became the primary source of Islamic teachings and practices. During the reign of the third caliph, Uthman, a standardized version of the Quran was compiled and distributed to the various regions of the Islamic empire, in order to ensure its preservation and prevent any discrepancies in the various recitations that had developed over time.

    The process of canonization in Islam was different from that of other religions, such as Christianity, where canonization involved the selection of certain texts from among many competing works. In Islam, the canonization process was based on the belief that the Quran was directly revealed by God to the Prophet Muhammad, and therefore it was considered to be the definitive and final word of God.

    In addition to the Quran, other sources of Islamic teachings and practices developed over time, including the Hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad) and the Sunnah (the way of life and example of the Prophet). These sources were compiled and codified over several centuries, and their authenticity and reliability were carefully scrutinized by Islamic scholars. While these sources are considered to be authoritative in Islam, they are considered secondary to the Quran in terms of their status as sources of religious authority.

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  1. Rushna shah
    Rushna shah Muslim Writer

    Portugal is predominantly Catholic. The majority of the population in Portugal adheres to the Roman Catholic faith. Catholicism has been the dominant religion in Portugal for centuries, and it continues to be an integral part of the country's culture and identity. While there may be small ProtestantRead more

    Portugal is predominantly Catholic. The majority of the population in Portugal adheres to the Roman Catholic faith. Catholicism has been the dominant religion in Portugal for centuries, and it continues to be an integral part of the country’s culture and identity. While there may be small Protestant and other religious communities in Portugal, they are a minority compared to the Catholic population.

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