The hindu community occurs as the amorphous other of the muslim community in the court chronicles. It is generally regarded as the oldest organized religion in the world. During parts of the muslim period, which lasted from about 1200 to 1757, islamic rulers prevented hindus from worshipping their deities, and. Buddhist borrowings into islam, however, were not limited to. Less than a quarter of catholics 22% see mormonism as similar to their religion, 19% see islam as similar, 16% see buddhism as similar, and 12% see hinduism as similar. Hinduism on the other hand is religious tradition that originated in the indian subcontinent in the pre.
Compare and contrast it is universally known that religious faiths creates diversity in culture and give new identity and outlook to matters signifying a new way life. He is the source and cause of the divine law dharma in hinduism which he upholds through his inviolable will. The approach adopted in this work is based on the following verse of the glorious quran. We will show them our signs in the universe, and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them. Views of religious similarities and differences muslims widely. The western religion of islam grew from the jewish and christian traditions. If you think both hinduism and islam are as different as chalk and cheese, then youre wrong. Whatever dr zakir naik has highlighted is just coincedencial if it is on the similar lines to the teaching of islam.
Hinduism and islam differ in the most basic concepts. In the desert of arabia, there were kinds of people who were ready to revolt against the traditional religious beliefs of the time. Which of the following is a difference between islam and hinduism. In the series of articles on this subject, we shall seek to find similarities or common ground between two major religions of the world. Comparison between hinduism and islam according to the sacred scriptures of both religions. 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. The theme of this paper is to show that monotheism is at the core of both these great religions. The similarities between christianity and islam are too numerous to mention. The vast majority of human beings have always believed in god. Islamic books similarities between hinduism and islam by. From the most ancient civilizations to the most primitive of modern societies, religions with god at their center have formed the foundation of human culture. Hinduism is fundamentally a tolerant religion, respectful of other faiths and what the encylopedia of religion and society describes as their diverse paths to the ultimate. While religious denominations tend to share many things in common, the difference between islam and hinduism starts with their respective origins, and goes all the way through to beliefs and practices.
A comparative study of the concept of god in hinduism and. Similarities in beliefs and practices between hinduism and islam s. If you carefully examine each person individually, youll be surprised to learn that there are lots of differences between the two in as much as there are also many similarities. They differ in many respects including idol worship, monotheism and their history. Religions of southeast asia northern illinois university. Sep 05, 2011 fullsimilarities between hinduism and islam dr zakir naik. Similarities between hinduism and islam home facebook. Some may say three, some may say ten, some may sayhundred, while other may say thirty three crores that is, three hundred and thirty million. He is the creator and sustainer of all creatures and the entire creation. Comparing and contrasting hinduism with christianity. Moreover there is no way that any repectable muslim scholar would give legitimacy to a religion like hinduism. Although the name hinduism is relatively new, having been coined by british writers in the first decades of the 19th century, it refers to a rich cumulative tradition.
The differences between islam and hinduism youtube. What are similarities between hinduism, christianity and. Islam is the second largest religion in the world after christianity. Islam is a monotheistic abrahamic religion, founded by prophet muhammad in th. An interface between census and politics during colonial india pdf. Views of religious similarities and differences muslims. In this work on similarities between islam and hinduism, we shall not lay emphasis on those similarities which are known by almost all the followers of both the religions e. Comparison of religions eastern indian hinduism, buddhism, and jainism and western judaism, christianity, islam religions pravin k. The interaction of islam and hinduism columbia university. The concept of god in islam there is nothing like unto him, and he is the hearing, the seeing. The preceding paragraphs will concentrate on comparing these specific areas. This is of course my interpretation of the three religions most hindus, muslims as well as. The approach adopted in this work is based on the following verse of the.
Hinduism vs islam difference and comparison diffen. Brothers questions are very good what are the similarities between hinduism and islam. We should focus on how one should try to have a correct understanding of a religion and also provide a brief introduction to islam and hinduism. Most hindus are devoted followers of one of the principal gods shiva, vishnu or shakti, and often others besides, yet all these are regarded as manifestations of a single reality. There are, however, a variety of factors involved that make the study of this interaction exceedingly complex and prevent any very assured conclusions being attained. Which of the following is a difference between islam and. Techniques of handling the question and answer session. Like islam, hinduism looks to an outward deity, while buddhism advocates that practitioners look inside themselves to find enlightenment. By comparison, the public is even more likely to see differences rather than similarities between their own religion and mormonism, islam, buddhism or hinduism. Similarities between hinduism and islam dr zakir naik. One of the ideals of hinduism is ahimsa, which means. The most popular among the aryan religions is hinduism. Christianity offers its followers an explicit account of the creation of the world and of human beings. It is currently the third largest world religion after christianity and islam.
May 05, 2017 there are various similarities between hinduism and islam, here are some of shocking evidences that proves the similarities between hindu and muslims. Its a question i have to answer for school and i have no idea. Today, according to the malaysia 2015 religious freedom report, islam is the religion of the federation. Hinduism believes in a single deity that manifests itself in many gods and goddesses. In this research paper we will discuss the concept of god in hinduism and islam, the two major world religions. A comparative study of the concept of god in hinduism and islam. Like islam, hinduism looks to an outward deity, while buddhism. Hinduism and islam are the third and second most popular religions in the world respectively. Zakir naik speech on similarities between hinduism. Both hinduism and islam accept god as the supreme being and absolute lord of the universe. Similarities between islam and hinduism part 1 by dr. Islam and hinduism your way to a better understanding of.
There are, however, a variety of factors involved that make the study of this interaction exceedingly complex and. There are various similarities between hinduism and islam, here are some of shocking evidences that proves the similarities between hindu and muslims. Islamic books similarities between hinduism and islam by dr. Hinduism was the primary religion before islam and today many temples are still found throughout the nation. Compared with other groups, fewer of the religiously unaffiliated see their own beliefs as similar to catholicism, protestantism and judaism. On the other side, both christianity and islam have founders. Fullsimilarities between hinduism and islam dr zakir naik.
This paper seeks to initiate dialogue between islam and buddhism through the islamic concept of ummatan wasaan middle nation and the buddhist concept of majjhimapatipada middle way as a. Hindu is actually a persian word that stands for the inhabitants of the region beyond the indus valley. What is the difference between hinduism and others. Are there any similarities between islam and jainism. Whole purpose of both the religion is to facilitate the love,compassion,brother. Above all,i want to say that these are my personal research based opinions. A islam is practiced in south asia b hinduism has specific laws for its followers c hinduism believes in a single deity that manifests itself into many gods and goddesses d islam makes up majority of the population in india. The ultimate goal of all hindus is release moksha from. And the holy quran also states that allah is the beginning, and the end. They even have the same key figures but playing different roles. In fact, majorities say that each of these faiths is different from their own religion, with sizeable numbers saying that these religions are very different from their own 37% say this about mormonism, 40% about hinduism, 44% about buddhism and 45% about islam. Background, idea of god, creation, salvation, and destiny. Hinduism is an indic religion, whereas christianity and islam are abrahamic religions or religions of the book. Hindus are persons who regard themselves as culturally, ethnically, or religiously adhering to.
In meeting this challenge, outlines of similarities between sufism and buddhism go in the right direction concerning generalities, but need to be supplemented with detailed analyses of specific cases, in order to avoid misunderstanding. A comparative study of the concept of god in hinduism and islam abid mushtaq wani abstract. Muslims worship a single, external deity, and follows a strict moral code based on their holy book, the quran. Hinduism and islam differ on the matter of tolerance of other faiths. As a matter of fact, theres a clear relationship between hinduism and islam. Differences and similarities between hinduism and buddhism. Sep 06, 2016 hinduism is an indic religion, whereas christianity and islam are abrahamic religions or religions of the book. Islam and christianity i get but i dont know very much about hinduism and ive been googling it for thirty minutes now. Islam makes up a majority of the population in india. Similarities in beliefs and practices between hinduism and islam. 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. Similarities in beliefs and practices between hinduism and. Difference between islam and hinduism difference between.
We explore the similarities and differences between hinduism and islam as well as what distinct practices, beliefs, and terminology, and culture. Similarities between islam and hinduism part 1 introduction. On the surface, it may seem that islam and hinduism have nothing in common. Similarities between hinduism and islam yougle india. Zakir naik, founder of islamic research foundation irf speaks on the similarities between hinduism and islam in english with reference to the hindu and islamic scriptures. Aug 21, 2011 what are similarities between hinduism, christianity and islam. Comparing and contrasting hinduism with christianity creation. Islam is a monotheistic religion in which the deity is allah arabic. Hinduism and islam, a comparison of beliefs and practices. Similarities between hinduism and islam yougle india facts. Wordforword transcriptions of zakir naiks dialogues. The relation between buddhism and sufism study buddhism. Islam is a monotheistic abrahamic religion, founded by prophet muhammad in the middle east in the 7th century ce. What is the difference between hinduism and others religions.
And the hindu upanshads which even i have read, says that god is one god is present everywhere. The increasing emphasis, from this time onwards, on the veneration of the tombs of sufi saints was perhaps influenced by the buddhist veneration of stupa relic monuments. Difference between hindu and muslim difference between. What are similarities between hinduism, christianity and islam. This has generated massive anger and even instances of violence and murder, directed at other religions, particularly islam. The creation story also indicates a definite ending to this created order. These similarities are so strong and basic, its a wonder that there are any tensions between the two. Female child between islam and hinduism 12 march 7, 2020 the phenomenon of insulting women and demeaning them and making them a source of bad luck and omen l.
Allah almighty is the ever living, the one who sustains and protects all that exists. Jun 19, 2017 8 similarities between the teachings of hinduism and islam. The view that islam propagated itself in india through the sword cannot be maintained. When the mughal empire declined in the eighteenth century, the religious authorities entered the power vacuum and propagated their own agenda. Comparison of animism and hinduism essay 1040 words.
Aug 25, 20 the major difference, if you analyze between islam and hinduism, that if you ask a common hindu, that how many gods does he worship. As a monotheistic faith that originated in the middle east, islam holds many beliefs and practices in common with judaism and christianity. The interaction of islam and hinduism 123 an aspect of the cultural life of islamic india that demands special consideration is the nature of the interaction of faith and practice that took place between islam and hinduism. Dom bedes analysis makes it relatively easy for the westerner to obtain a preliminary understanding of a very complicated systemor complex of systemsof religious thought and practice. In fact, there are rich similarities that both religions share. In this book we shall seek to find similarities or common ground between two major religions of the world. More about comparison of animism and hinduism essay. Comparing christianity and islam to hinduism 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. Here im trying to see how many teachings have parallels in each religion.