Introduction What is the universal spirit of Islam? References to Multiple Religions Ancient Messengers from God The Abrahamic Tradition Judaism Christianity People of the Book Universal Truths from the Koran

slide 6 of 9 Moses "God's messenger (Muhammad) came to Medina and found the Jews observing the fast on the day of Ashura, so he asked them what was the significance of that day. They replied, 'It is a great day on which God delivered Moses and his people and drowned Pharaoh and his people; so Moses observed it as a fast out of gratitude, and we do so also.' The Prophet said, 'We have as close a connection with Moses as you have,' so God’s messenger observed it as a fast himself and gave orders that it should be observed." —Hadith David "When they advanced to meet Goliath and his forces, they prayed: 'Our Lord! Pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm; help us against those that reject faith.' By God’s will they routed them; and David slew Goliath; and God gave him power and wisdom and taught him whatever (else) He willed. And did not God check one set of people by means of another, the earth would indeed be full of mischief—but God is full of bounty to all the worlds." —Koran 2:250-251