If a comparison is drawn between Christianity,Islam and Judaism, then Judaism is found to be more closer to Islam than Christianity.

Jews and Muslims both believe in 1 true God(monotheism)
Both believe in Moses(pbuh) and also believe that he recieved revelation from
God in the mount of Sinai in Egypt.

Muslims believe that he was the only Prophet who directly communicated with Al-Mighty God and was the one who rescued the children of Isreal(Bani-Isreal) from the hand of Pharoah in Egypt who kept them as slaves.

Qur'an mentions the entire story of Moses and Pharoh.

Both believe in Day of Judgment.

Both believe that each and every individual is responsible for his or her sins.

Hi,

I have few questions:

1/ What is exactly traditional Judaism? Is there a "modern Judaism"? What are the main differences?

2/ While reading the posts, I noticed that some of the members write G-d not God. Why? Is it related to religion?

3/ Is it possible for woman to be a religious leader in Judaism?

4/ Do Jewish recognize Mohamed as a prophet of God?

Thanks in advance

hi dreams, thanks for the questions:


when i speak of "traditional judaism" i am refering to Orthodox Judaism. Orthodoxy holds that the Torah, the 5 books of moses, were Divinely revealed to Moses and Am Yisrael at Mt. Sinai. There are 613 mitzvot (commandments) which can not and will not be changed all of which derive from the Oral and Written Torah.

as to modern judaism, there exists today both the reform and conservative movements of judaism which are to different extents, watered down versions on Orthodoxy, in some cases keeping most of the commandments of judaism and in others keeping none of them. The major difference is the way in which each movement views the stringency and necessity of the commandments, which also brings into question their divine origins.

yes, it is forbidden in Judaism to destroy the name of G-d or any of His names. Therefore, to be on the safe side as it were, many people don't include the "o" when writing G-d in order to keep this commandment.

they can be great teachers but they can not be ordained as Rabbis in Orthodox Judaism or be Cantors (those who lead the prayer services). In other movements of judaism it is possible.

no.

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Thank you very much.