Christianity And Islam Compare And Contrast

In Wikipedia religion is defined“A religion is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and worldviews that relate humanity to an order of existence.” There are approximately more than four thousand religion in the world. Christianity and Islam are part of the major significant religion.

The differences between Hinduism and Abrahamic Religions are many. The primary difference of beliefs is that Abrahamic Religion believes that there is one God. Hinduism beliefs vary being Pantheistic, monotheistic and polytheistic it is one of the most complex religions of the world. In the comparison of Hinduism and Abrahamic Religion differ on their concept of God. Along with their differences on the concept of God the Hindu’s and Abrahamic Religions also differ on their concept of man’s destiny. Finally Hindu’s and Abrahamic Religions also differ on their concept of Salvation.

Every society is based on different religion. Different people follow different types of religion according to their birth or by choice. The major religions of the world are Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Judaism. Each religion is similar and different from one another in terms of festivals, practices and beliefs. Apart from Christianity, Hinduism and Islam are the two most widely practiced religions in the world today. They have their own traditions, beliefs and practices. These two religions are similar to some extent and differ in terms of the God they worship, religious text and the place where they offer their prayers.

There are many religion in the world and according to heir religious beliefs, different people have different spiritual beliefs and some of those beliefs are similar and some are completely different, such as , Christian and muslims belief that there is only one god. By contrast, Hindus belief that there are thousands of god and goddesses and each god has unique values and way of worshiping . Siilarly, budhist and hinhus belief on ahimsa( do no harm) while muslims practice slaughtering of animals and they only consume slaughtered meat.

Similarities and Differences in Islam and Christianity With Respect To Beliefs in Afterlife and Nature of God

Christianity and Islam are wide spread religions which impact the lives of believers spiritually. Both religions have had substantial impact on the course of history and have formed the basis of many countries laws and are highly recognized by governments. Though Christianity is more widely known, they both pose the same challenges to each other. Considering the similarities and differences of Christianity and Islam, it can be said they are both very different.

There are five major religions of the world, of those five major religions, one claims to be the youngest; this religion is called Islam. Although Islam may be the youngest religion, that does not stop it from being the second largest religion. “A follower of the religion of Islam is called a "Muslim" which means "one who is in submission to the divine will."(Religion of Islam).A Muslim believes in only one god meaning they are monotheistic, their one god is called Allah. The Islamic community believes very strongly in their holy book, the Quran; that sometimes laws are written off of their religious beliefs. A Muslim believes that Allah sends different prophets

Both Buddhism and Hinduism are well known religions, and they are the two most popular polytheistic faiths in the world. Buddhism and Hinduism have some similarities when it comes to worshiping, however, they both have different things to apart each other. For example, both religions have different way of salvation and enlightenment to attain Moksha and Nirvana. Moksha and Nirvana are two concepts in Hindu and Buddhist philosophies which have some similarities and differences when it comes for liberation or salvation.

Both of the religions Hinduism and Judaism are similar but different in their own ways. Hinduism worships many gods and goddesses, whereas Judaism is a confirmedly monotheistic religion. In the Hinduism religion the bedrock is the belief that the Vedas is sacred and the caste system decribed in it. “Hinduism is a guide to life, and the goal of which is to reach union with Brahman, the unchanging ultimate reality”(75). The dharma or moral law that need to be followed. There are many gods that were worshiped and each person may worship a different god. Images of the gods in homes or temples were presented where each person can show devotion to their personal gods by singing hymns or offering flowers before the images. The Hindus believe in many things such as that the universe undergoes and endless cycle of creation, believe in karma, that the soul reincarnates, the belief that all life is sacred.

Every religion has unique characteristics that set them apart from one another. The differences vary from the origins to the specific ways of worship. Two religions that show many levels of differences are Christianity and Hinduism. Although there is a variety of topics to compare, the afterlife seems to be the most enticing. As we look into what occurs after one passes in theses religions, there will be a clearer understanding of how these two systems of worship are alike and how they contrast.

Muslims base the way they live after a book called the Qur’an (“Religions:Islam”). The Muslim’s believe in only one God like Christians, but they call their God Allah. They say that the Islamic religion has always been around but to be accurate they said that they date their religion back from the time of Muhammad’s migration (“Religions:Islam”). The basic statement of the Islamic faith is, “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.” They state that anyone who can’t recite this and commit to the religion are not considered a Muslim. The beliefs of the Muslim’s practice is called the five pillars, 1. Faith 2. Prayer 3. Alms 4. Pilgrimage 5. Fasting. Muslims believe you should pray five times a day, before sunrise, midday, late afternoon, at sunset, and between sunset and midnight. They believe you should not consume any alcohol or

Every religion in the world holds beauty and mysteries. It gives the worshiper the confidence they need to make it through the toughest of days. My catholic faith has guided me, healed me and opened my heart to the world. However, my faith differs from those of my friends and I believe world religions are very crucial to free us from ignorance. The two religions I feel I am most ignorant to are Islam and Hinduism, therefore it is those to religions I find the most interesting as they pose a new outlook on faith to me.

Many religions have impacted the thoughts and beliefs of millions around the world. Two of these religions are Islam and Christianity, both of which are similar, yet, incredibly different. Christianity, which had come long before Islam, is known to be the root of Islam which makes sense since the two religions share much in common. They are both Abrahamic and monotheistic religions which means they share the belief in only one true existing God and are rooted to have many similarities. Their differences, however, are what make them two distinctive religions, which is why they are recognized and classified for being so. Similarities and differences arise in many topics and situations, but differences take over and divide them into

Hinduism and Islam are two largely practiced religions, specifically in India and the subcontinents. Both Hinduism and Islam have unique practices and traditions, which can vary depending on the town, region or people. They share a common belief in a supreme god, that being either Brahma or Allah respectively. The traditions differ on the central texts used, as well as differences in the process of reaching the afterlife and basic beliefs.

Islam is the religion for about a fifth of the world’s population and is continually growing in numbers. The people who believe in Islam, are called Muslims. It is a religion full of peace, mercy, and forgiveness (Basic facts about). Islam was founded in the 7th