There are historical and traditional connections between Christianity and Islam. Now, during the Christmas season, and despite all the differences between the two faiths, we're looking at where they overlap and what they have in common.
What Muslims and Christians Share
Scholars are only now beginning to realise the extent to which the Mughal emperors adopted what most would assume to be outrightly Christian devotions. An essay by William Dalrymple More »
Turkey's Noel Baba
Men clad in red and white Santa outfits are no longer a rarity on Turkish streets. Legend has it that Noel Baba, as the Turks call Saint Nicholas, was even born near Antalya. Dilek Zaptçıoğlu has the details More »
Jesus in Islam
There are many differences between Islam and Christianity, but also similarities; Jesus has a significant role for Muslims too. Aiman Mazyek on the Islamic prophet known as Isa in the Koran More »
Mehdi Bazargan
Mehdi Bazargan, the first Prime Minister of the provisional government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and leader of the Liberation Movement of Iran, has compiled a book of statements made in the Koran about Christianity in order to promote understanding between Muslims and Christians. By Tagrid Yousef More »
A German-Turkish Love Story
When they founded their Christian-Muslim family, the Dreessens had no reference points. But they encountered plenty of resistance from relatives. At home, there was more heated discussion over how to bring up the children than on the subject of faith. These days, things are much more relaxed. By Hedwig Gafga More »
Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan
HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan explains how the season of Hanukkah, Christmas and Eid ul-Adha provides us with the opportunity to assess the lessons learnt so that we can make the new year the year of real change More »
Interview with Father Paolo Dall'Oglio
What are the prerequisites for meaningful inter-religious dialogue? This question has been addressed to Father Paolo Dall'Oglio, who was recently awarded the Euro-Mediterranean Award for Dialogue. An interview by Traugott Schoefthaler More »
Christmas in Pakistan
Just like all Christians in Islamabad, 45-year-old Akram and his family celebrate "the night of the new moon" also known as "chand raat", every year on 24 December. This year, Nusrat Sheikh joined him More »
Interfaith Holiday Celebrations
While politicians and experts are making urgent calls for a dialogue with Islam, children from Muslim and Christian families are a few steps ahead. They have long been celebrating the holidays together. Babette Braun reports More »
Interreligious Theatre Project
An unusual theatre project about the meeting of two world religions was performed recently during the Protestant Church Congress. Following the performance theatre enthusiasts could participate in discussions over common characteristics and taboos. By Cem Sey More »
