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Most of that is coincidence. I have heard people speculate that the protestant view of the Bible was influenced by Islam, but I have never seen any evidence of that.
Most of early Protestantism was the result of Nominalism, a revival of Augustinian theology, and a reaction to changes that had taken place in Roman Catholic practices following the turbulent 11Th century. Early reformers wanted to restore the Church of Augustine.
Early Protestants did have priests, and they would have had bishops if not for the lack of apostolic succession. Congregationalism didn't come about until much later, and had no connection with Islam.
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