Hinduism is a way of life of the hindu people of india, their diaspora, and some other regions. The table below compares the various aspects of the hindu, christian and islamic religions with a fourth column added for theosophy theosophy being the latest set of revelations given to mankind by god. Even if we dont take dates mentioned in hindu scriptures i. The vedas and these other works are further divided into two sections. Taking historical references and not from your beliefs or written contexts. Nor is it based on the teachings of a founder or holy book. Holy days and festivals it has been said that in hinduism there is a festival for each day in a year,this may be an underestimate. Hinduism on the other hand is religious tradition that originated in the indian subcontinent in the preclassical era 1500500 bce and does not have a specific founder.
A concept that has caused enormous misgivings in the minds of hindus and other nonmuslims is the concept of jihad in islam. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. The real name is sanatana dharma if translated in english it is eternal religion. Let me start with the beginning of the islamic history of defensive wars.
Hinduism is the worlds oldest living religion and the third largest behind christianity and islam with more than 1 billion followers. Here at the hinduismsection of, we aim at presenting the original works that lay the foundations of hinduism. The quran, written in ancient arabic, contains 114 chapters. Even vedas are ancient than islam it is of 3000 years or more old. Hinduism and islam are the third and second most popular religions in the world respectively. Posted by padre on june 27, 2018 in todays world, there are a huge range of religions which all have varying dates of origin. Though brahmins claim the vedas as their holy texts, the religion that we find in. How old is christianity compared to other religions. Jul 14, 2011 introduction the quran a copy of the quran. Judaism christianity, and islam, in contrast to hinduism and buddhism, are all monotheistic faiths that worship the god of adam, abraham, and mosescreator, sustainer, and lord of the universe.
The quran is the central religious text of islam, which muslims believe to be a revelation from allah arabic. Do the ancient hindu texts have a mention of islam, christianity. As far as the creator whose proper name is allah is concerned, you will be able to identify him and get to know him, his role and your relationship to his names, you will be able to communicate with him any time, 24 hours a day, throughout the whole year. Both islam and hinduism accept that god loves everyone equally and that he hears prayers. Quranic revelations are regarded by muslims as the sacred word of god, intended to correct any errors in previous holy books such as the old and new testaments. Other holy scriptures in hinduism are called the upanisads, the smrutis, the puranas, the ramayana and the mahabharata. To proceed, in light of the textual evidences following hinduism and the religion of the muslims, islam. Today, with about 900 million followers, hinduism is.
In fact, islam recognises at least four holy books. Similarities between islam and hinduism part 1 by dr. The quran is the holy book for muslims, revealed in stages to the prophet muhammad over 23 years. While we have the main vedas, upanishads, the mahabharata in several translations we also present newer commentaries, anthologies, and entirely new branches of hinduism. It is sometimes thought of as the oldest living religion with elements that stretch back thousands of years, many scholars suggesting that it. As puranic hinduism overshadowed vedic hinduism and storytelling became more popular than chanting mantras, the gods and kings and sages were carved out on rocks and in caves. Hinduism holy book important books and writings of hinduism.
Hindu gods are born previously some lakhs of years back only and study the geetha that to hinduism is full of scientific culture. Islam is a monotheistic religion in which the deity is allah arabic. Jul 22, 20 here at the hinduism section of, we aim at presenting the original works that lay the foundations of hinduism. In common with other faiths, hindu festivals mostly fall into two broad categories. Unlike christianity or islam, it is a not a religion that is governed by the book. A hindu can become an atheist, or change beliefs when he or she wants. It is dated, hinduism, is the oldest religion in history led by one factor. Islam was founded in 6th century when god is suppossed to have revealed the kuran to the prophet. Aug 22, 2011 the following mentioned are some of the benefits to be earned and enjoyed by those who wish to become muslim. Hinduism, buddhism, judaism, christianity, islam flashcards. In fact, the oldest of the four main religions is hinduism. Christianity and islam religions is younger than hinduism.
Hinduism is a way of life of the hindu people of india, their diaspora, and some other regions which had hindu influence in the ancient and medieval times. Muslims believe that the quran is divinely inspired and was revealed over a period of 23 years to the prophet muhammad by the angel gabriel. The koran is unique among all the scriptures in the sense that it is the only holy book that has survived exactly as it came. Hinduism is neither monotheistic nor restricted to one religious scripture. Hinduism is such an ancient religion that it had many types of beliefs and religious practices.
Although its roots go back further, scholars typically date the creation of islam to. However, religion is not a proper translation of dharma. Historically, hinduism is at least 3000 years older than islam and by the time islam. Hinduism on the other hand is religious tradition that originated in the indian subcontinent in the pre. Saw god or the holy as the reality that stands beyond and behind what we call religion, identified this holy as numinous and the mysterium tremendum fascinans. It is sometimes thought of as the oldest living religion with elements that stretch back thousands of years, many scholars suggesting that it began more than 4000 years before the common era. Is christianity older than the muslim religion answers. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start the. Christianity was spread after the demise of lord jesus christ some 2000 years ago. May 10, 2020 here at the hinduism section of, we aim at presenting the original works that lay the foundations of hinduism. This sacred text is divided into two main sections, the old testament and the new testament which are then further divided into various books.
The holy books in hinduism are there only for guidance. The theme of death and the afterlife was one of the most prominent ones in the texts. The hindu pundits and scholars agree that the vedas and other hindu religious scriptures prohibit idol worship, but initially because the mind may not be matured, an idol is required for concentration while worshipping. Quranic revelations are regarded by muslims as the sacred word of god, intended to correct any errors in. The koran the quran koran is islams holy book, which muslims believe was revealed by god to the prophet muhammad over 23 years. Then, it was shown as a stylized human being with holy marks. The corresponding influence of these various religions on hinduism it has an extraordinary. Hinduism is the oldest religion, but it didnt start out as a religion, it started out as practices then it got transformed into a religion. The majority of the vedas are considered the shruti, which is translated to that which is hard. Hinduism is the worlds oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Hinduism from say, christianity or islam, is that it recognizes forms of.
Hinduism is a major world religion, not merely by virtue of its many followers estimated at more than 700 million but also because of its profound influence on many other religions during its long, unbroken history, which dates from about 1500 bc. Dec 10, 2019 how is islam similar to christianity and judaism. Islam is a monotheistic abrahamic religion, founded by prophet muhammad in the middle east in the 7th century ce. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. Zakir naik introduction in the series of articles on this subject, we shall seek to find similarities or common ground between two major religions of the world. Introduction hinduism stands for the faith and the way of life most of the people who live in india. This is of course my interpretation of the three religions most hindus, muslims as well as christians will very likely disagree with my analysis and so will almost all theosophists. Hinduism vs islam difference and comparison diffen. Jesus said he is the angel and even nobody sees allah. Unfortunately, the book of the dead didnt reach us in its entirety. Holy books of islam the recognised holy books in islam.
The following mentioned are some of the benefits to be earned and enjoyed by those who wish to become muslim. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. Here, i will give only a brief introduction to the holy books of hinduism. Hinduism is the worlds third most popular religion, with around 750 million followers. While we have the main vedas, upanishads, the mahabharata in several translations we also present newer commentaries, anthologies. Which is the oldest religion between islam, christianity and hinduism. Which is the oldest religion between islam, christianity. First, lets distinguish between two types of hindu literature. Yes, christianity is older than islam, if you consider the timing of the prophet muhammad. Aug 20, 2019 islam is the second largest religion in the world after christianity, with about 1.
One important aspect of islam beliefs involves the article of faith concerning the holy book of islam and the islam religion recognises more than one holy book for islam. Hindu relations with islam and christianity are in some ways quite different from the ties and tensions that bind together religions of indian origin. According to religious historians, islam was founded by muhammad the prophet. Sruti pronounced shroothee are the holy books within hinduism that are considered to be. In search of one of the worlds oldest religions the getty iris. Many of the old customs are overlooked, but some traditions, such as only marrying within. Hinduism is an ancient tradition formed out of many diverse traditions that originated in india, whereas islam is comparatively a recent religion, historically, hinduism is at least 3000 years older than islam and by the time islam was founded, it was already a well established religion. Hinduism and islam have lived in india together for almost 14 centuries. Since then, there have been many riots between hindus and muslims. Today, with about 900 million followers, hinduism is the third.
Common questions asked by hindus about islam by dr naik. Despite such an old religion, why hinduism is still less popular and spread than islam and. You can see siva in the seals found in mohanjodaro and harrappa. Some of the other holy works and books of hinduism. Both religions believe in the responsibility of each individual towards others. There are also a number of different factors to consider when looking at the age of religion. Since 1979 the international magazine hinduism today has been producing a treasury of educational features on all aspects of sanatana dharma. Hinduism does not possess a single holy book like bible in christianity and quran in islamic dharma. Today, hinduism is largely practiced in india where over 80% of indians claim to be hindu.
This is a mark of a personal god, one who cares about the universe he created. The oldest veda is called the rig veda and was written in sanskrit a language. The scriptures of the vedas are meant to guide hindu believers in their daily lives. Guided by the founder, satguru sivaya subramuniyaswami, the magazines editors, who are initiated monks of the kauais hindu monastery, collaborated with holy men and women and experts around the world in creating graphically rich guides to virtually. Today it is the thirdlargest religion behind christianity and islam. Yet understanding jihad is a sine qua non for a fruitful dialogue between islam and hinduism. Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, behind christianity and islam. A city in the holy land, regarded as sacred by christians, muslims, and jews. Hinduism, also know as sanatana dharma the eternal way will probably last for ever, but it is still appropriate mainly for people of indian origin, it is too uniquely indian to be a universal religion like either christianity or islam. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. Kali, the goddess of destruction, at a festival in allahabad earlier this month.
Jawaharlal nehru, in his book discovery of india, writes on pg. Valuable things are always covered for their value and preservation and the same is hijab for women. Around 1750 bc aryan invaders from central asia settled in north west india and introduced their own religious. How old is christianity, when compared to other religions. A chapter is a sura, and a verse is called an ayah. Some of the other holy works and books of hinduism are stories and epic poems. Hinduism is practised by more than 80% of indias population. Some argue that hinduism is more a way of life than religion. They differ in many respects including idol worship, monotheism and their history.
Hindus value many sacred writings as opposed to one holy book. By 2025 or earlier, islam will overtake christianity as the worlds largest religion. From what we know of it, it was made up of several texts, written on papyrus and objects. Some historians think that purdah has been introduced to the indian society since the muslim. The quran is the holy book for muslims, revealed in stages to the prophet muhammad over 23 years quranic revelations are regarded by muslims as. Those that celebrate teachers and saints in the tradition and those that celebrate notable events from scripture. Common questions asked by hindus about islam by dr. The most holy of the hindu books is written in sanskrit and is referred to as the vedas. Hindus live with a legacy of domination by muslim and christian rulers that stretches back many centuriesin northern india, to the delhi sultanate established at the beginning of the th century. It is noteworthy that hinduism has some religious instructions on the modesty in general. The religion of hinduism originated in northern india, near the river indus, about 4000 years ago and is the worlds oldest existing religion. Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world with approximately 950 million followers behind christianity and islam. Apr 25, 2014 hinduism is the worlds oldest living religion and the third largest behind christianity and islam with more than 1 billion followers.
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