Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are all Abrahamic religions that share several fundamental similarities. They all believe in one God, worship the same divine being, and uphold a connection to the patriarch Abraham. Each religion recognizes a set of prophets and sacred texts, with all three considering their scriptures to be inspired by God. Additionally, they all emphasize moral and ethical conduct in their teachings and the importance of community and worship. Moreover, Christians and Muslims both honor Jesus as a significant figure, with Muslims viewing him as a prophet and Christians as the Son of God. They acknowledge the importance of righteous deeds and faith for salvation. These shared beliefs create a common foundation among the three faiths, despite their distinct differences.[1][2][3][4]

• 1963Reservations began to be raised by bishops of the Middle East about the inclusion of the question of Islam at the Second Session of the Council.
• 1964Cardinal Bea notified Cardinal Cicognani that the Council fathers wanted to address the great monotheistic religions, particularly Islam.
• June 1844Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of Mormonism, was referred to as "the modern Mahomet" by the New York Herald shortly after his murder.