No, I'm trying to judge the merits of the teachings he wrote in the Koran that he claimed were from God. I challenge someone to quote teachings from the Koran that promote peace and love like those of Jesus that I posted in the OP. I admit that my impression of the teachings in the Koran is that they represent a step backwards, not forwards in regards to instructing us on how to best live in harmony with our neighbor.
I didn't memorize the Quran but I'll try to get some.
{Say, "Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited to you. [He commands] that you not associate anything with Him, and to parents, good treatment, and do not kill your children out of poverty; We will provide for you and them. And do not approach immoralities - what is apparent of them and what is concealed. And do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden [to be killed] except by [legal] right. This has He instructed you that you may use reason."
And do not approach the orphan's property except in a way that is best until he reaches maturity. And give full measure and weight in justice. We do not charge any soul except [with that within] its capacity. And when you testify, be just, even if [it concerns] a near relative. And the covenant of Allah fulfill. This has He instructed you that you may remember.
And, [moreover], this is My path, which is straight, so follow it; and do not follow [other] ways, for you will be separated from His way. This has He instructed you that you may become righteous.}
[ Surat Al-Baqarah/2 vs. 151-153 ]
Furthermore, in Islam it is OBLIGATORY to give charity, it is one of the 5 pillars. What about in Christianity? Didn't think so...
{And spend in the way of Allah and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction [by refraining]. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.}
[ Surat Al-Baqarah/2, v. 195 ]
Look, we are commanded to give charity and not to throw ourselves into destruction by not giving it. Praise be to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala).
{It is that of which Allah gives good tidings to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for this message any payment [but] only good will through kinship." And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase for him good therein. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.}
Surat Ash-Shuraa/42, v. 23
{And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily, and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace,}
[ Surat Al-Furqan/25, v. 63 ]
{O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them; nor let women ridicule [other] women; perhaps they may be better than them. And do not insult one another and do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames. Wretched is the name of disobedience after [one's] faith. And whoever does not repent - then it is those who are the wrongdoers.
O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin. And do not spy or backbite each other. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when dead? You would detest it. And fear Allah ; indeed, Allah is Accepting of repentance and Merciful.}
[ Surat Al-Hujurat/49 v. 11-12 ]
{And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend.
But none is granted it except those who are patient, and none is granted it except one having a great portion [of good].
And if there comes to you from Satan an evil suggestion, then seek refuge in Allah . Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.}
[ Surat Fussilat/41 vs. 34-36 ]
{And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord and a garden as wide as the heavens and earth, prepared for the righteous
Who spend [in the cause of Allah ] during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people - and Allah loves the doers of good;}
[ Surat 'Ali 'Imran/3, vs. 133-134 ]
{And what can make you know what is [breaking through] the difficult pass?
It is the freeing of a slave
Or feeding on a day of severe hunger
An orphan of near relationship
Or a needy person in misery
And then being among those who believed and advised one another to patience and advised one another to compassion.
Those are the companions of the right.}
[ Surat Al-Balad/90, vs. 12-18 ]
{Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful.}
[ Surat An-Nisa/4, v. 36 ]
{And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as], "uff," and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word.
And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, "My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small."}
[ Surat Al-'Isra/17 vs. 23-24 ]
Indeed, many a Christian claim they have read the Quran. No doubt, when you dig a little deeper, the truth is uncovered.
