Thursday, May 23, 2013

Star

                                                                                           Image: by Hank
Image: Star of Prophet Dawood

Note: Prophets of the  great faiths of the world. These
are some of the Christians to Muslim equivalents. Am not familiar
with the Jewish faith. Hopefully someone can enlighten

Christianity         Islam
Adam                Adam
Moses               Musa
Noah                 Noh
Abraham           Ibrahim
Isaac                 Ishak
David                Dawood/Daud
Joseph              Yusuf
Jesus                 Isa

The Star of David
Mutual sharing of greatness
With Providence’s guide

Seven sided for
The Jewish faith, eight sided
For the Muslim faith

Not a surprise for
David is Daud. A shared
Prophet of both faiths

Written for Chev’s haiku at CARPE DIEM #203 with prompt  - star
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17 comments:

  1. Sharp Little PencilMay 23, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    First, Hank, it's great that you found the commonalities in the Christian and Muslim traditions. The fact that Jesus is honored as a prophet in Islam is something most Fundamentalists don't care to discuss.

    Moses is Moshe
    Adam is Adam, pronounced "ah-Dahm"
    Noah is not really a prophet in Judaism
    Abraham is Avrahan, although he began as Abram and his wife Sarah was originally Sarai; the change in name was given by God.
    Isaac is Yitzchak (Yitz-hock), variable is Itzak, as in Perleman, the maestro

    Joseph and Jesus are not mentioned in OT, but Jeshua is the most common translation in Hebrew.

    Thanks again for reminding us all that Christians (people of The Way), Jews (people of The Book) and Muslims all worship the same God. The main difference is that Muslims don't believe God had a son, but that Jesus was a prophet; however, Mohammed (pbuh) is considered the last prophet of God.

    Aren't you glad you know a pastor's wife? Ha ha. Amy

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    1. PirateMay 23, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      Am not a person of faith myself but thought this was a wonderful comment in so many ways.

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    2. kaykualaMay 24, 2013 at 3:24 AM

      That's wonderful, Amy! So it goes. There are many things in other faiths to know or at least to be aware of. One is within one's own world most of the time. Yes, lots of similarities but with some little differences. You're pretty well informed. Ma'am! Thanks for sharing!

      Hank

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    3. kaykualaMay 24, 2013 at 3:40 AM

      Thanks Pirate!

      Hank

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  2. SemaphoreMay 23, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Despite what may be proclaimed in the media, or by fundamentalists on all sides, there is more in common between different faiths than meets the eye. I'm a believer that humankind is essentially good, that the God we worship is the same, except that the way we worship may be different, and thus we are all one family.

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    1. kaykualaMay 24, 2013 at 3:15 AM

      As long as politics is in the pic, it'll be grim. Common beings have nothing to quarrel about. We just do our own thing none others the wiser. Rightly so Sam! Thanks for hosting at d'Verse!

      Hank

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  3. Brian MillerMay 24, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    through much of the first part of the list i think you would find the jewish line very similar...there are similar roots in all of these....

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    1. kaykualaMay 24, 2013 at 3:29 AM

      That is right Brian! I just know enough to get by for my daily needs. But the big pic shows lots of common things. One can know more if one cares to study them!

      Hank

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  4. ChèvrefeuilleMay 24, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    Nice post Hank. To bring those faiths together is just great ... there is only one God, Allah, Buddha or what else His name is ... all Gods are one God ... if the world would accept that there was no war at all ...

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  5. Dave KingMay 24, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Most of the great religions of the world share so much it's odd they fall out over such a little!

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  6. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 24, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    An interesting little weaving of traditions here, Hank!

    Haiku My Star

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  7. TigerbriteMay 24, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Christian gnosis (the way) was born out of Judaism, from those Jews who went to Egypt to study in the mystery schools of Alexandria. Sufi mysticism and the Magi of Persia had their roots in the same knowledge. Unfortunately this has been lost or driven underground because of the hierarchical religions which later grew with the aim of controlling the people (both Christian and Muslim). Thought provoking post:)

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  8. vivinfranceMay 24, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    I came looking for your glosa, which seems to have gone walkabout. Did you have a glitch with the link?

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    1. kaykualaMay 25, 2013 at 3:34 AM

      Yes, but I could not correct it as Mr Linky had expired. It's here below:

      http://imagery77.blogspot.com/2013/05/birds_8197.html


      Hank

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  9. brudbergMay 24, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Great thoughts here. What are we fighting about

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  10. Old EggMay 25, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    Let is be our hope that all believing in the same God we could put aside the differences that surely were given us to find our own paths to salvation. We just need to accept that other faiths are not wrong but traveling a parallel road.

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  11. joanneMay 25, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    the differing faiths do share some interesting elements....thanx for sharing your knowledge..

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