Why is the divinity of Jesus a central issue in Christian-Muslim discussions?

Beth Peltola is a lecturer and consultant on Biblically understanding Islam, its history, expansion and Christian mission. Prompted by discussions with Muslims from around the world, she completed a MTh in Islamics. Currently she is the founder and CEO of the 'One Truth Project', a Christian resourcing and consultancy network that responds to questions about life, religion, God, legends and current trends with a specific interest in Christianity and Islam, their history, theology, mission, and socio-political influences. She is also a host for The First Steps of God Vodcast. Here, Beth answers questions from the talk "Questions to Ask Your Muslim Friends", given at the 2024 European Leadership Forum.