1. How does the Quran's understanding of Allah resemble Jewish and Christian ideas about God, and how does it differ from them? Both Islam, Judaism, and Christianity believes that God is the Lord of all, compassionate, merciful, should be worshipped, asked for help, is the one true God, is eternal, created man, and is everywhere. One thing that differs from Jewish and Christian ideas in the Quran is that it states a God never had and never will have children. Christians believe Jesus Christ is God's son and Jews believe God will have a child who is the Messiah. 2. What specific prescriptions for social life do these selections contain? Notice in particular those directed toward the weakest members of society. How would you describe the Quran's