Let us see a few of many similarities b/w Islam and Judaism:
They worship the same God.
Islam & Judaism are resolutely monotheistic faiths. Allah is the Arabic name for God. The Arabic name Allah has linguistic connotations that are not shared with the English term God.
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For instance, the word Allah cannot be made plural like the word God. Nevertheless, Allah is the same Creator, Sustainer, and Provider that Jews and Christians worship.
Jerusalem: Islam and Judaism consider Jerusalem to be a holy city.
Greetings of Peace: For Jews, it is Shalom Aleichem 'Peace be upon you', to which the response is Aleichem shalom 'unto you peace'.For Muslims, it is Assalamualikum 'peace be with you', to which the response is Walaikumassalam 'and upon you be peace'.
Circumcision
Islamic law and Jewish law share many things in common. In the Bible, Abraham was commanded to undergo circumcision. This practice has been established among Abraham’s children.
One Direction of prayers: Jews face Jerusalem, Muslims face Mecca.
Dietary Restrictions:
Jews only eat kosher and Muslims only eat halal. There are many similarities between kosher and halal, and in some cases, kosher is considered halal for Muslims. Some kinds of foods, such as pork, are prohibited in both Islam and Judaism.
Sacrifice: Jews as part of the hag, pilgrims were obligated to offer certain animals as a korban (sacrifice). Muslims during haj pilgrims are obligated to offer certain animals as a qurban (sacrifice).
Modesty: Men and women are obligated to dress modestly.
Marriage: A marriage contract stipulating the Mohar/Mahr is drawn up. The marriage contract is announced publicly. The marriage sermon is then given by the Jew/Muslim officiating the wedding. A wedding banquet usually follows the marriage.
Death and burial: The body is washed and wrapped in a shroud. Cremation is strictly forbidden. Both teach of the immortality of the soul, the righteous are rewarded with the Gardens of Paradise, while the wicked are punished with Gehinom (Jahannam).
Charity: Muslims and Jews are commanded to give certain of their wealth to charity.
Fasting: A sawm / tzom (Arabic / Hebrew) is a period of time when one is not allowed to eat or drink.
Law: Halaka (Judaism), Sharia (Islam).
Days: Days are from nightfall to nightfall (not midnight to midnight like in the west).
Ablution(Wudu): Jews and Muslims are required to perform ablution before their prayer.
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