A Devotional for Shared Faith”

True righteousness is not stitched from the seams of ritual, but from threads of mercy, humility, and love. The Prophets—Moses, Muhammad, and Jesus—each carried the torch of divine light into a world often shadowed by injustice and forgetfulness. And still, their voices rise.

From the Qur’an, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:177 reminds us: > “It is not righteousness that you turn your faces to the east or the west, but righteousness is in one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Book, and the prophets…” And who gives, prays, remains steadfast, and keeps their promises.

From Micah: > “Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”

From Jesus of Nazareth: > “You have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy, and faithfulness.”

One God. Many prophets. A single cry: live what you believe. Let your hands be open to the poor. Let your prayers shape your posture. Let love—not pride—define your legacy.

O Lord of Abraham, Draw us into deeper faith, where boundaries dissolve into compassion, Where the stranger is kin and the enemy is forgiven, Where every name for You—Allah, Elohim, Adonai— Becomes an echo in the same holy wind. Let righteousness rise, not from law alone, But from hearts turned toward You, and toward each other. Amen.

A sacred thread tugging on, and it runs deep through the fabric of three great faiths. At the heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is the belief in one supreme Creator. Though the names differ, Yahweh in Hebrew, God in English, Allah in Arabic, they all point to the same eternal source: the God of Abraham.

 “Though we call Him by different names, Yahweh, God, Allah, we are reaching toward the same Divine Light. He is the One who spoke to Moses from the fire, who guided Mary with grace, who revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad. His mercy spans generations, and His justice knows no borders. He is not divided by language or tradition but known by the hearts that seek Him.”

In Arabic-speaking churches, Christians pray to Allah. In Hebrew, Yahweh is the sacred name revealed to Moses. And in English, we say God. The names reflect different languages and theological lenses, but the longing behind them is the same: to know the One who made us, loves us, and calls us to righteousness.

Muhammad’s guidance, was like a lantern in the dark—meant to illuminate the path of justice, mercy, and devotion to God. His teachings, preserved in the Qur’an and his sayings (hadith), centered on a few timeless principles:

1. Worship the One God

He called people to worship Allah alone, without partners or idols—reviving the monotheism of Abraham. This was the heart of his message.

2. Live with Integrity

He emphasized truthfulness, trustworthiness, and humility. Even before his prophethood, he was known as al-Amin—“the trustworthy one.”

3. Uphold Justice and Mercy

He taught that no one is superior to another by race or status—only by righteousness. His Farewell Sermon declared: > “All mankind is from Adam and Eve… no Arab has superiority over a non-Arab… except by piety and good action”

4. Protect the Vulnerable

He stood up for orphans, women, the poor, and the oppressed. He urged people to return trusts, avoid exploitation, and treat others with compassion.

5. Prepare for the Hereafter

He reminded people that life is a test, and that we will all return to God. His guidance was always anchored in accountability and hope.

In his final sermon, he said: > “I leave behind me two things, the Qur’an and my example (the Sunnah), and if you follow these you will never go astray”

His guidance wasn’t just for his time, it was meant to echo through generations, calling people to live with purpose, dignity, and faith.

“Before we judge, we must learn.” There are people who commit wrong in every walk of life—across every background, belief, and nation. But righteousness… true righteousness… is found in the heart of every faith that teaches love, justice, humility, and mercy.

Whether you call Him God, Allah, or Yahweh, the path of light can be found in every tradition that urges us to care for the poor, stand for the truth, and honor one another as sacred.

We don’t need to be afraid of learning about other religions. We need to listen. Because when we do, we often find that we’ve been walking parallel roads toward the same horizon of goodness.

Criminals do not define faith. Righteousness does.

“WordProject offers the Bible in many languages, reminding us that worship isn’t bound by one tongue. Every language becomes a song of praise, every voice a reflection of God’s love. Whether we say God, Allah, or Yahweh, the message of truth and grace reaches every heart willing to listen.”

Psalm 27:1-14

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.