COMMON AMALIYĀT IN CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

This study explores the concept of ʿAmaliyāt  in Christianity and Islam, focusing on their shared elements and underlying spiritual objectives. Both religions, as major Abrahamic faiths, emphasize practical expressions of faith through structured acts of worship, moral conduct, and spiritual discipline. The research aims to identify and analyze common practices such as prayer, fasting, charity, remembrance of God, and ethical living, highlighting their role in shaping individual character and collective religious identity.Adopting a comparative and analytical methodology, the study examines primary religious texts alongside scholarly interpretations to understand how these practices are conceptualized and implemented within each tradition. Despite theological differences, the findings reveal a significant degree of similarity in the purpose and function of these practices, particularly in fostering spiritual purification, self-discipline, and a closer relationship with the Divine.Furthermore, the research highlights that these shared ʿAmaliyāt serve as a bridge for interfaith understanding and dialogue, promoting mutual respect and coexistence among followers of both religions. At the same time, the study emphasizes the importance of recognizing doctrinal distinctions to maintain academic balance and theological clarity.In conclusion, the comparative study of religious practices in Christianity and Islam demonstrates that while the forms and frameworks may differ, their core objectives reflect a common spiritual ethos centered on devotion, morality, and the pursuit of divine pleasure.