Mohammed and Issa (Jesus, on the Donkey) Riding Side by Side in Harmony

Mohammed und Issa (Jesus, auf dem Esel) reiten einträchtig nebeneinander, 18. Jahrhundert, unbekannter persischer Künstler; Bildquelle: © R. u. S. Michaud/akg-images.

Mohammed (on the camel) and Jesus (on the donkey) ride harmoniously side by side. The Koran acknowledges Jesus as a prophet but it does not recognise him as the son of God. This is the primary difference between Islam and Christianity, while there are many similarities, such as in the commandments to love God and love one's neighbour.

Mohammed and Issa (Jesus, on the donkey) ride harmoniously side by side, 18th century, unknown Persian artist; source: © R. u. S. Michaud/akg-images.