November 16, 2025
is islam older than christianity?
An Eternal Message: Is Islam Older Than Christianity?
The question “is islam older than christianity” is one of the most common and fascinating questions in comparative religion. On the surface, the answer seems like a straight forward matter of looking at a historical timeline. If you ask a historian “is christianity older than islam,” they will give you a clear and fact-based answer.
However, in the Islamic tradition, the answer is far more profound and complex. It requires understanding the fundamental difference between “Islam” as a specific, organized religion and “islam” as the timeless act of submission to God.
To truly answer this question, we must explore both definitions. One answer is based on historical dates, prophets, and scriptures as they appeared in sequence. The other is based on a theological concept that stretches back to the very first human being .
The Theological Concept: An Answer in Faith
The Arabic word ‘islam’ comes from the root s-l-m, which means “peace” and “submission.” Therefore, “Islam” is not just the name of a religion; it is the act of willfully submitting one’s will to the One True God.
A “Muslim,” by extension, is “one who submits.”
In this theological sense, Islam is not a new religion that began in the 7th century. Rather, it is the original, primordial, and eternal faith of all prophets sent by God since the beginning of time.
According to the Quran, the core message of every single prophet sent to humanity was the same: “Worship God alone, and have no other gods beside Him.” This message is Islam.
Adam, the First Muslim: When Adam, the first man, was created, he was in a state of pure submission to his creator. Therefore, in the Islamic view, Adam was the first Muslim.
Noah, Abraham, and Moses as Muslims: The Quran explicitly states that all the great prophets were “Muslims” in this sense.
Noah (Nuh) preached submission to God.
Moses (Musa) brought the Torah, which, in its original form, was a message of submission (Islam) for the Children of Israel.
Abraham (Ibrahim) is given a place of special honor. The Quran says of him: “He was not a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining toward truth, a Muslim [submitting to Allah]. And he was not one of the polytheists.” (Quran 3:67)
This “chain of prophecy” is a non-negotiable pillar of Islamic belief. All prophets are seen as brothers, carrying the same light from the same source, each sent to their own people to restore this one true faith.
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The Role of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
So, if Islam is the eternal faith, why was Prophet Muhammad needed?
From the Islamic perspective, the original messages revealed to previous prophets (like the Torah and the Gospel) were corrupted, altered, or lost over time. God, in His infinite mercy, sent a final messenger, Prophet Muhammad, for two primary purposes:
To Restore: To restore the original, pure, and simple message of submission (Islam) that had been taught by all prophets.
To Complete: To deliver the final, complete, and perfectly preserved revelation—the Quran—that would be a guide for all of humanity for all time, not just for one tribe or nation.
This is why Prophet Muhammad is not seen as the “founder” of Islam, but as the “seal” or the final prophet in the long chain of messengers. He did not bring a new religion; he brought the final version of the one and only religion, Islam.
Conclusion: Two Answers to One Question
So, is Islam older than Christianity? The answer depends entirely on your definition.
From a theological, Islamic perspective: Yes. The message of Islam—the pure and willful submission to the One True God—is the eternal, original, and only faith sent to all prophets since Adam. It is the message preached by Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, making it the oldest faith of all.
Understanding this distinction is the key to understanding the Islamic worldview. It explains why a Muslim can simultaneously believe that the religion of Islam is the final revelation, while also believing that the act of islam is the original faith of all humanity.
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