Islam vs Christianity: Who is Allah?

Who is Allah in Islam? Is Allah the same as the God of the Bible? And what do Muslims actually believe about God? In Part 2 of this Islam vs Christianity series, we explore one of the most important questions in understanding Islam: What is Allah like? Many English speakers assume “Allah” refers to a different god, but the word Allah is simply the Arabic word for God. Even Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews have used the word for centuries. But while the name may not be the main issue, the nature of God is where the real difference begins. In this episode, we unpack the central Islamic doctrine of tawhid — the absolute oneness of God. In Islam, God is one in a way that is utterly unique, indivisible, and without partners. This belief shapes everything else in Islamic theology. We also discuss: •  What tawhid means in Islam •  Why shirk is considered the greatest sin •  Why Muslims reject the idea that God has a Son •  How Islam views the Trinity •  The major theological difference between Islam and Christianity •  The attributes of God in Islam, including the Most Merciful, the King, and the All-Knowing •  Why this understanding of God explains Islam’s rejection of Jesus as divine If you’ve ever wondered: •  Who is Allah? •  Is Allah the same as God? •  What do Muslims believe about God? •  What is tawhid? •. What is shirk? •  Why do Muslims reject the Trinity? …this episode is for you. My goal in this series is to help Christians understand what Muslims actually believe — respectfully, clearly, and truthfully — while also showing where Islam and Christianity deeply differ. If this video helps you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share. And don’t miss Part 3, where we’ll explore the Five Pillars of Islam and how belief shapes daily Muslim life. #IslamVsChristianity #WhoIsAllah #WhatMuslimsBelieve #ChristianApologetics #TruthBehindTheMike Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Who is God in Islam? 00:23 What does “Allah” mean? 00:48 Is Allah the same word used by Arabic Christians and Jews? 01:17 The real difference: the nature of God 01:43 What is Tawhid? 02:13 What is Shirk? 02:42 Islam vs Christianity on the nature of God 03:17 Why Islam rejects the Trinity 03:45 The theological difference explained 04:30 The attributes of God in Islam 05:09 Why this matters for understanding Jesus 05:35 Coming next: The Five Pillars of Islam Send us Fan Mail Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube! Follow Us! YouTube: @behindthemikepodcast Instagram: @behindthemikepodcast TikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook:  @behindthemikepodcast