Islam

Two members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints discussed the relationships between the Church and Muslims.

https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2021-10-19/byu-bednar-gong-islam-muslims-conference-hinckley-center-abraham-230102

The article mentions commonalities among the two religions that are discussed in a pamphlet called “Muslims and Latter-day Saints: Beliefs, Values and Lifestyles” that is available here in multiple languages: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/muslims-and-latter-day-saints?lang=eng

  • Faith in an omniscient and omnipotent God is foundational.

  • Prophets provide guidance from God.

  • Revelation from God given through messengers as scripture is the foundation for learning God’s will, keeping commitments and participating in faithful worship.

  • Human beings must communicate with God through daily prayer.

  • God delights in purity and chastity.

  • Women are essential in society and in the home.

  • Family is the fundamental unit of society and an essential source of joy.

  • Jesus Christ plays an important, though different, role for both groups.



Dr Alwi Shihab is a world authority on Islamic law and has published widely on Islam and inter-religious harmony.

Following is his address at Brigham Young University from 10 October 2006:

Building Bridges to Harmony Through Understanding

Shihab_Alwi_2006-10-06.pdf