Human Nature in Islam
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Q2: In Islam, Muhammad, while a remarkable man, is understood to be only a man. In this respect, Islam is like Buddhism, where the tradition emphasizes the fact that the Buddha was a human. In what way does the emphasis on the humanness of the founder of each of these traditions reflect their understanding of human nature? What is it to be a human in Islam, and how does that relate to Muhammad? What are the differences in the roles that Muhammad and the Buddha play in their respective traditions?
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This solution compares the humanness of the prophet Muhummad and the Buddha. The following questions are also considered: In what way does the emphasis on the humanness of the founder of each of these traditions reflect their understanding of human nature? What is it to be a human in Islam, and how does that relate to Muhammad? What are the differences in the roles that Muhammad and the Buddha play in their respective traditions?
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When comparing the humanity of Muhammad and Buddha, it is important to note that both men sought truth in understanding the world around them. The difference is then found in how their individual truths were then used by followers to understand human nature.
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