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  1. Christianity:

    • Christianity is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It is one of the world’s largest religions.
    • Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of humanity. His life and teachings are recorded in the New Testament of the Bible.
    • Christianity teaches love, forgiveness, and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
    • There are various denominations within Christianity, such as Catholicism, Protestantism, and Eastern Orthodoxy, each with its own beliefs and practices.

    Mother of Isa (Jesus) and the Virgin Mary (Maryam):

    • According to Christian and Islamic traditions, Mary (Maryam) is the mother of Jesus (Isa).
    • In Christianity, Mary is venerated as the Virgin Mary, and it is believed that she gave birth to Jesus through a miraculous virgin birth.
    • In Islam, Maryam is highly regarded as a righteous woman and the mother of a great prophet, Jesus, whom Muslims refer to as Isa.

    Death and Ascension of Jesus (Isa):

    • In Christian belief, Jesus was crucified and died on the cross for the sins of humanity. He is believed to have been resurrected on the third day.
    • The ascension of Jesus refers to his departure from Earth and his return to heaven. It is a significant event in Christian belief, as Jesus is believed to have ascended to be with God.
    • The specific age at which Jesus died is not mentioned in the New Testament.

    References to Surah Maryam (Chapter 19) in the Quran:

    • Surah Maryam is the 19th chapter (surah) of the Quran, and it contains references to the story of the Virgin Mary and the birth of Jesus.
    • The chapter narrates Maryam’s devotion, the annunciation of Jesus’ birth, and her giving birth to him miraculously.

    December 25th:

    • December 25th is widely celebrated as Christmas by Christians around the world.
    • It is the traditional date chosen to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, although the exact date of Jesus’ birth is not specified in the New Testament.
    • Christmas is a significant religious and cultural holiday for Christians and is often marked by church services, festive decorations, gift-giving, and family gatherings.

    It’s important to note that while there are shared elements between Christian and Islamic beliefs regarding figures like Maryam (Mary) and Isa (Jesus), there are also significant theological differences between the two religions.