Omnicyclion: A Divine Call for Unity Between Muslims and Christians
“And We have made the night and the day two signs…” – Qur’an 17:12
“The sun shall be turned to darkness before the great and glorious day of the Lord.” – Acts 2:20
Omnicyclion: A Divine Call for Unity Between Muslims and Christians
Africa is a continent of faith, where the call to prayer echoes alongside Sunday hymns. Christianity and Islam stand as pillars of spiritual guidance for millions, shaping communities with the values of love, justice, and devotion to the Almighty. Omnicyclion does not seek to replace these sacred traditions but to deepen the faith of believers, encouraging direct communion with God and inspiring unity among His people.
The One God: A Truth Shared by Islam and Christianity
The foundation of both faiths is the belief in One Almighty God, known as Allah in Islam and as the Father in Christianity. Omnicyclion affirms this eternal truth—that all existence emanates from the One Who is beyond all comprehension, the Creator of all worlds.
Qur’an 112:1-4 states: “Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begets not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him.”
Deuteronomy 6:4 echoes this same message: “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.”
Africa, rich in both Islamic and Christian heritage, is a continent where faith is not an afterthought but the fabric of daily life. Omnicyclion stands in harmony with these teachings, not in opposition. It asks the deep questions not to shake faith but to strengthen it, to make each believer more conscious of their connection to the Almighty.
Jesus: A Messenger to Follow, as Affirmed by the Qur’an and the Bible
In many African homes, the reverence for Jesus (Isa, عيسى) is strong, regardless of whether one is Muslim or Christian. Omnicyclion aligns with the Qur’an’s declaration that Jesus was a great Messenger and an example to follow.
Qur’an 3:45-46: “Behold! The angels said: ‘O Mary! Allah gives you glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honor in this world and the Hereafter, and among those nearest to Allah.”
The Bible confirms Jesus’ deep submission to God through prayer:
- Matthew 26:39: “Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.'”
- Luke 6:12: “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.”
The Omnicyclion philosophy calls upon believers not just to honor Jesus (Isa) in words, but to emulate his devotion, his prayer, and his obedience to God.
Prophets: The Voices of Guidance in Both Faiths
Africa is a land where prophets are respected, where stories of Musa (Moses), Ibrahim (Abraham), Yusuf (Joseph), and Muhammad (peace be upon them all) are told with reverence. Omnicyclion acknowledges these figures as divine messengers who called humanity to righteousness.
- Musa (Moses) led his people from oppression, bringing God’s commandments. (Exodus 3:10, Qur’an 20:47)
- Ibrahim (Abraham) stood as a pillar of faith, proving his trust in God. (Genesis 22:1-19, Qur’an 2:124)
- Yusuf (Joseph) was a man of wisdom, guiding his people with patience. (Genesis 41:39-40, Qur’an 12:54-55)
- Muhammad (peace be upon him) delivered the final message of submission to the One God. (Qur’an 33:40)
Omnicyclion does not create division but reminds believers of their shared heritage of prophets, guiding them toward unity rather than discord.
Raising Questions, Strengthening Faith
African wisdom teaches that a man who asks questions is wiser than the one who blindly follows. Omnicyclion is not here to dictate beliefs, but to encourage believers to seek deeper understanding.
- When Jesus prayed, to whom did he pray? (Matthew 26:39)
- Why do both the Qur’an and Bible call upon believers to seek knowledge? (Proverbs 4:7, Qur’an 96:1-5)
- What does it mean to walk in the path of God, as Jesus (Isa) and Muhammad (peace be upon him) did?
These are not challenges but invitations—invitations to grow in faith, to become closer to God, to follow the example of His Messengers.
A Divine Path for Africa’s Future
Africa is rising, not just economically, but spiritually. The future of this great continent will not be built on division, but on the unity of believers who recognize that they are all children of One God. Omnicyclion is not here to replace Christianity or Islam but to awaken the divine strength already present within the hearts of the people.
📖 Qur’an 49:13: “O mankind, We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.”
📖 John 17:21: “That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”
Omnicyclion is the call to unity. It is the medicine of the soul, given by God to remind humanity that we are One. Muslims and Christians alike are invited to take what is good, to seek the path of righteousness, and to walk in the Light of the Almighty together.
No division. No conflict. Only the truth that has been in our hearts all along.
May God (Allah, the Almighty) bless all who seek the path of unity and wisdom. Ameen. Amen.