Although the majority of Africans are adherents of Christianity or Islam, African people often combine the practice of their traditional belief with the practice of Abrahamic religions. The two Abrahamic religions are wispread across Africa.
Comparing and contrasting:
Christianity: It is a Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as described in the New Testament. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and savior of all people. Depending on the specific denomination of Christianity , practices may include baptism, Eucharist, prayer, confession, confirmation, burial rites, marriage rites and the religious education of children.
Islam: It is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God (Allah), and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. It is the world's second largest religion with over 1.8 billion followers or 24% of the world's population known as Muslims. Islam teaches that God is merciful, allpowerful, unique and has guided mankind through prophets , revealed scriptures and natural signs. The primary scripture of Islam is the Quran, viewed by Muslims as the verbatim word of God, and the teachings and normative example of Muhammad.
Muslims believe that Islam is the complete and universal version of a primordial faith that was revealed many times before through prophets including Adam, Abraham, Moses and Jesus.
