Dbq Christianity And Islam Research Paper
Christianity and Islam are two of the most practiced religions in the world, and have been for centuries. These two faiths are both monotheistic, which means they worship one God, or Allah. Started over 2000 years ago, Christianity is based on the teachings and life of Jesus Christ and was spread throughout the Roman Empire. The religion of Islam began early in 600 C.E. by the prophet Muhammad, and he spread the word of Allah. These religions spread quickly in Europe and the Middle East. As they progressed, new trading routes came about in these areas. Overtime, Christianity and Islam developed opinions about the trading and businesses activity and the people who pursued it. According to the religion’s holy books, the Bible and Qur’an,
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By 1000 C.E, both the religions’ attitudes towards trade had changed completely. Christian scholars began to teach that honest trade was acceptable, while Muslim scholars saw the danger that trade brought to a man’s soul. By the 15th century, attitudes towards trade had even more drastic change once again. Christianity espoused that trade was encouraged and worthy, while Muslims believed merchants were corrupt. When the two religions first began, Christianity and Islam differed at first on their views concerning trade. As stated in the Christian Bible, it is almost impossible for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God (document 1). For Christians, at first they had to live a humble life without making any profits. Its said that it was easier for a camel …show more content…
It seems in document six as if Christians were being encouraged to trade as long as it involved God. Religious paintings of Our Lady were being asked for, therefore Christians now want people to trade. Also in document six it is stated that, “You know God has granted you to acquire great riches in this world, may He be praised.” It is now expected for Christian merchants to trade and use God while doing so. Overtime you can see the change on the views of trade, because at first Christians did not want anyone making a large profit. As for Muslims, merchants are loosing money from trading. In document seven, Sakaoglu Nasuh is an example of how over time the commerce activity has affected his ethical customs. “The aforementioned has now acted contrary to the old custom.” This is because he is buying all the cotton yarn and selling them for higher prices. Hence, not giving the other merchants a fair opportunity to buy and sell the cotton as well. This is going against what the Islam religion believed, which is business activities are acceptable as long as you are not taking advantage of others. The Islamic Court probably said this is document seven because they wanted to please the people and let them know that merchants must obey. The two religions continue to differ in these documents because Christians are now persuading people to trade, while Islam trading
By 1000 C.E, both the religions’ attitudes towards trade had changed completely. Christian scholars began to teach that honest trade was acceptable, while Muslim scholars saw the danger that trade brought to a man’s soul. By the 15th century, attitudes towards trade had even more drastic change once again. Christianity espoused that trade was encouraged and worthy, while Muslims believed merchants were corrupt. When the two religions first began, Christianity and Islam differed at first on their views concerning trade. As stated in the Christian Bible, it is almost impossible for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God (document 1). For Christians, at first they had to live a humble life without making any profits. Its said that it was easier for a camel …show more content…
It seems in document six as if Christians were being encouraged to trade as long as it involved God. Religious paintings of Our Lady were being asked for, therefore Christians now want people to trade. Also in document six it is stated that, “You know God has granted you to acquire great riches in this world, may He be praised.” It is now expected for Christian merchants to trade and use God while doing so. Overtime you can see the change on the views of trade, because at first Christians did not want anyone making a large profit. As for Muslims, merchants are loosing money from trading. In document seven, Sakaoglu Nasuh is an example of how over time the commerce activity has affected his ethical customs. “The aforementioned has now acted contrary to the old custom.” This is because he is buying all the cotton yarn and selling them for higher prices. Hence, not giving the other merchants a fair opportunity to buy and sell the cotton as well. This is going against what the Islam religion believed, which is business activities are acceptable as long as you are not taking advantage of others. The Islamic Court probably said this is document seven because they wanted to please the people and let them know that merchants must obey. The two religions continue to differ in these documents because Christians are now persuading people to trade, while Islam trading