Our God Is Love - Allah Is Not: Why Christianity and Islam Cannot Be Reconciled

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Introduction: The Heart of the Matter

In John 17, Jesus prays to the Father in one of the most intimate and revealing moments of divine love found in Scripture. “The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one…” (John 17:22). This prayer is not only theological gold but a window into the very nature of the triune God—a God who is love (1 John 4:8).

This reality is not a secondary trait of Christianity; it is the Christian worldview. Our God is personal, relational, and loving. In contrast, Allah of the Qur’an is described as sovereign and all-powerful, but never as love. He is unknowable, impersonal, and arbitrary. These foundational differences are not minor disagreements.

They are irreconcilable.

Dan Wolf, a long-time contributor to Virginia Christian Alliance, has laid a thorough foundation showing how Islam is more than a religion; it is a comprehensive socio-political and legal system incompatible with both biblical Christianity and the U.S. Constitution. Today, as secular voices call for interfaith harmony and “Abrahamic unity,” it’s time to reassert the truth. It is a myth that Christianity and Islam worship the same God under different titles—they are profoundly different in nature and character.

1. The Nature of God: Love vs. Submission

Christianity teaches that God is love (1 John 4:8) and reveals Himself through His Son, Jesus Christ. God is triune—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—in perfect unity and relational love. This is the model for our relationship with Him and others (John 17:21).

Islam, however, rejects the Trinity outright. The Qur’an denies that Allah has a son (Qur’an 112:3, 4:171). The concept of Allah as “love” is entirely absent. Instead, Islam emphasizes total submission (the word Islam means “submission“) to the will of Allah. Relationship is replaced by servitude. Grace is replaced by works. Sonship is replaced by fear.

This alone makes Christianity and Islam doctrinally irreconcilable. The God of the Bible loves us enough to dwell with us (John 1:14). Allah remains distant and unknowable.

2. Law and Liberty: Sharia vs. God-Given Freedom

Dan Wolf’s writings demonstrate how Islam imposes Sharia law as an all-encompassing system governing public and private life. Sharia dictates everything from clothing to diet to civil penalties. Under it, there is no distinction between religion and state.

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Christianity, by contrast, teaches freedom through Christ (Galatians 5:1). Biblical law exists within a covenantal relationship rooted in love. America’s founders understood this and designed our republic with God-given rights and checks on government power. As Wolf rightly explains, our foundational documents are built on the idea that power is granted by God to the people—not imposed through religious tyranny.

Sharia law is antithetical to the U.S. Constitution. It allows for no freedom of religion, press, or speech. It punishes apostasy with death. Women and non-Muslims are second-class. To integrate Sharia into Western governance is to dismantle liberty itself.

3. The Goal of Islam: A Global Caliphate

While Christians are commanded to make disciples of all nations, our weapons are spiritual, not carnal (2 Corinthians 10:4). Islam, historically and doctrinally, seeks the establishment of a global caliphate where Sharia law governs all.

This is not a conspiracy theory but a historical fact. From the early conquests of Muhammad to modern Islamist movements, the aim has been consistent: submission of the world to Islam. This mission is incompatible with both the Gospel and the U.S. Constitution.

Dan Wolf has long warned about how stealth jihad—the nonviolent but strategic infiltration of Islamic law into legal, educational, and financial systems—threatens America’s biblical and constitutional heritage. This is not alarmism. It’s discernment.

4. Jesus vs. Muhammad: Love and Grace vs. Power and Fear

Jesus laid down His life for His enemies (Romans 5:8). He forgave sinners, healed the sick, and welcomed children. Muhammad led military campaigns, sanctioned executions, and married a child bride.

Comparing these two is not merely unhelpful—it is blasphemous. One reflects the nature of a loving, self-sacrificing God, while the other reflects the characteristics of a fallen man building a religious empire.

5. Why This Matters in 2025

Many Christians, especially younger ones, are being led into the false gospel of religious pluralism. The idea that all religions lead to God is not just wrong; it’s dangerous.

Schools are introducing Islamic practices in the name of diversity, while Christian expression is censored. Government agencies, globalist NGOs, and even some churches are promoting “interfaith unity” without understanding what they’re endorsing.

The fruit of this compromise is confusion, syncretism, and a weakened church. We must speak the truth in love—clearly, compassionately, and courageously.

Conclusion: Stand Firm in the Truth

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). That truth has not changed. And we must not water it down.

The God of Christianity is not the god of Islam. Yahweh is the God who is love. He sent His Son not to subdue us, but to save us. Allah demands submission; our God offers salvation. The difference is eternal.

Let us follow Christ’s example in John 17—to love one another, to glorify God, and to stand apart from the world, even as we reach into it with His truth.

See Dan’s work below on “interfaith”