Muslims Have Dreams and Visions of Jesus [Spirituality & Religion]

It does not worry me at all if someone is religious, converts to any one religion from any other religion, becomes religious having been an atheist or agnostic, or indeed stops believing in any god and abandons religion.

It's entirely a personal choice, and we are lucky enough to live in countries whose constitutions and laws allow us that choice.

However, before congratulating Muslims for becoming Christians, or even implying they believe in Jesus' teachings, it does help to recognise[b] and accept[/b] two points:

1 A basic difference between the two faiths is that Islam (which means something like "surrender [to God]") does not accord divine characteristics to Jesus. It respects him as a gifted teacher, but nonetheless entirely human. So a Muslim cannot view Jesus in the way you do but remember too that that Jesus was a Jew who lived in a wholly Judaic society (apart from the Roman occupiers, who would have followed their own culture's pantheon).

2 For many Muslims, not only converting to any other religion or none but even appearing to support it can be personally dangerous; and in Islamic states, such conversion is treated as apostasy and a very serious, even capital, criminal offence.

Someone else on SW, evidently from an un-named theocracy, has said that in her country even simply discussing atheism would mean arrest and your being lucky to survive long enough to be tried on a charge of trying to lead others from God.

To be fair that shows the weakness of humans - those in charge in such lands - rather than of religion. Anyway, God can look after Him/Her/Its-self and does not need mere humans for protection or support. Unfortunately, mere humans can be remarkably cruel and selfish, and some use their religion to excuse such behaviour; be it within the family or at national level.

Ironically, the Prophet Mohammed apparently enjoyed debating theology with Christians and Jews alike.

It's also worth recognising[b] and accepting[/b] your own versions of your own religion are yours. They are may be shared by others, but they are not universal and cannot be claimed as "right".


[Edited to clarify.]