Why doesn't Judaism accept Jesus and Muhammad as prophets sent by God? Wouldn't Judaism then become a completed faith?

 The question of why Judaism does not accept Jesus as the Messiah or Muhammad as a prophet is rooted in the theological differences among these Abrahamic religions. Each faith has its own distinct beliefs and interpretations of divine revelation.

1. **Jesus in Judaism:** From a Jewish perspective, Jesus does not fulfill the messianic prophecies outlined in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). The concept of a divine messiah is not part of traditional Jewish theology. Jews await the arrival of the Messiah, who is expected to fulfill specific prophetic criteria, including the ingathering of exiles, the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, and universal peace. Since Jesus did not fulfill these criteria during his lifetime, he is not recognized as the Jewish Messiah within mainstream Judaism.

2. **Muhammad in Judaism:** Judaism predates the emergence of Islam by centuries. By the time of Muhammad, Jews had well-established religious traditions and scriptures. Muhammad's role as the final prophet in Islam is not recognized within Jewish theology, as Judaism does not accept the Quran as a legitimate scripture. From a Jewish perspective, their own covenant with God, as outlined in the Hebrew Bible, was already established and did not require further prophetic revelations.

For Judaism to accept Jesus and Muhammad as prophets sent by God, it would entail a fundamental shift in theological beliefs, including an acceptance of the New Testament and the Quran, which is incompatible with the core tenets of Judaism.

It's important to respect the diversity of religious beliefs and understand that each faith has its own distinct theological framework. Interfaith dialogue can foster understanding and mutual respect, but it's unlikely that one religion would adopt the core figures of another as part of its own belief system without undergoing significant theological transformation.