Hinduism believes this supreme being is without form, personality, or. Thus only a dispassionate study of the hindu scriptures can help one understand the concept of god in hinduism. Hindu rituals hinduism facts hinduism facts facts about. Hinduism stands for the faith and the way of life of most people who live in india. Hinduism is the worlds oldest living organized religion. This is a mark of a personal god, one who cares about the universe he created. Jubayr, a contemporary of prophet muhammad describes himself, saying, i was one of the greatest enemies of the prophet, and he said, i. According to hinduism, the meaning purpose of life is fourfold. Jun 20, 2015 the truth there are so many sects, cults, religions, philosophies, and movements in the world, all of which claim to be the right way or the only true path to allah god.
Apr 22, 2012 his interfaith dialogue with prominent hindu guru sri sri ravi shankar on the topic the concept of god in hinduism and islam in the light of sacred scriptures held at palace grounds, bangalore. Only one aspect of hinduism is common for all the different variants. So you will find similarities between hinduism and islam even in the concept of god. God of islam is a capricious god who is ready to zap unbelievers. Dr zakir naik vs sri sri ravi shankar part 2 video. They differ in many respects including idol worship, monotheism and their history. It is a known fact that every language has one or more terms that are used in reference to god and sometimes to lesser deities. An overview of some concepts which islam holds about god which truly make it unique. We provide unique and original resources on the beliefs, philosophy and essential practices of the following religions.
Sanatana dharma, known as hinduism or hindu dharma, buddhism or. Sure, there are a few sects within hinduism that believe the deities are literally real, but the vast majority believe in that deities, just like humans and all of creation, are connected and manifested by a supreme being. As i am the student of bible,vedas, and quran and i am a muslim the notes which i have written down is some thing which i have studied and something is source from internet. Hinduism upholds that god can be realised through all paths. On the other hand the scriptures like upanishads analyze through questioning and reasoning the concept of god. The beliefs of the hindu s is very different then that of christians. Hindus believe that their religion helps you free your soul from the sadness, disappointments, and mistakes of everyday life. The researcher will find all written, audio and visual. Hinduism and islam are the third and second most popular religions in the world respectively. God is one there is greatness in the fear of god, contentment in faith of god and honor in humilitythis book contains references from all major religious scriptures quran, christian bible, jews bible and vedas.
Ignorance of unity with brahman, desire, and violation of dharma ones social duty are humanitys problems. But contrary to the ideologically manufactured popular notion, hinduism is a harmful religion. The sanskrit letter a appears in the left part of the symbol as the arabic number 3. A common word for god in sanskrit a literary language since the 3rd century is brahma, or brahman. Lets study what hinduism says about these six articles. Aristotles definition of god attributes perfection to this being, and, as a perfect being. Hinduism contains a broad range of philosophies, cosmology and pilgrimage to sacred sites. The concept of person in the hindu tradition differs radically from how it has. Therefore only if one carefully studies the hindu scriptures, will one understand and realize the correct concept of god in hinduism. In particular, the concept of god in islam and christianity is so different that both religions cannot be right. Islam is totally opposed to monasticism and celibacy. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims.
Basic concepts of hinduism magazine web edition january. Basic hinduism hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, following christianity and islam. The concept of god in hinduism and islam in the light of sacred scriptures zakir naik and sri sri ravi shankar. Nonhindus often translate brahman as god, but this is inaccurate. Hindu students association and hinduism today, brings you series of videos to educate hindus, and nonhindus on basics of hinduism. By reading this book you will come to know major religion of world islam, christianity, judaism, hinduism god is one without any partners mentioned in. According to christian scripture, jesus was raised from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. Surah ikhlas of holy quran gives perfect concept of god in islam. Zahra billoo and hatem bazian to speak on islamophobia. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as sanatana dharma, the eternal tradition, or the eternal way, beyond human history. Hinduism cannot survive without the caste system, hence their hatred of any ideology which promotes equality. Islam is a monotheistic religion in which the deity is allah arabic.
There are puranas that elaborately tell through the voice of the divines the glory of god. Islam and hinduism your way to a better understanding of. The supreme god of hinduism, facts, quotes and history. As i wrote in my book, the basic hindu view of god is impersonal. Hinduism part 1 yuga hinduism hinduism is the worlds oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Hinduism has no single creed and recognizes no final truth. So you will find similarities between hinduism and islam even in the concept of god a.
God is understood not only postulated the beauty of hinduism is that the concept of god is tried to be understood, experienced. Islam and christianity have different doctrines or teachings concerning what god is like. Concept of god in hinduism,christianity and in islam. His interfaith dialogue with prominent hindu guru sri sri ravi shankar on the topic the concept of god in hinduism and islam in the light of sacred scriptures held at palace grounds, bangalore. In order to understand the concept of god in buddhism, it is. Islam is regarded as one of the three central abrahamic faiths along with judaism and christianity. In saying my god is the only god, monotheists also say, your god isnt godunless its the same as my god.
And all praises are for the one and only god and creator allah, who alone is worthy of devotion, complete submission and worship. Indeed, most hindus would attest to this, by professing belief in multiple gods. For example, the cow is not only a useful species for hindus but also. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. It is our intentions to make this videos brief, and easy to digest. First we shall discuss the concept of god in hinduism.
Concept of god in world major religion by dr zakir naik. For example, christians believe that god is tripersonal, that there are in the one god three persons whom we call the father, son, and holy. Dr zakir naik, a worldrenowned as a dynamic international orator on islam and comparative religion, speaks on very important and informative topic, concept of god. Nov 09, 2014 thus the major difference between the hindu and the muslim beliefs is the difference of the apostrophe s. Allah is the arabic word referring to god in abrahamic religions. His interfaith dialogue with prominent hindu guru sri sri ravi shankar on the topic the concept of god in hinduism and islam in the light of sacred scriptures held. If god is the source of everything, then he must be the source of both the personal beings and the impersona. In the english language, the word generally refers to god in islam. Monotheism, by contrast, at least the kind were familiar with, requires disbelief in the existence or divinity of other objects of worship. Hinduism is worlds third largest religion after christianity and islam. Belief in astrology, evil spirits and curses is common. Dec 18, 2007 hindus have no concept of rebellion against a holy god since god brahman is impersonal and unknowable. Today, with about 900 million followers, hinduism is the thirdlargest religion behind christianity and islam. The meaning of life according to hinduism philosophy 1100h blog.
God is the creator of all things and he is the guardian over all things. May 23, 20 islam is a religion of book where as hinduism is not. The comparative study between hinduism and buddhism. Hinduism on the other hand is religious tradition that originated in the indian subcontinent in the pre. In the religious sense, islam means submission to the will of god and obedience to his law. Origins hinduism is a collection of religious beliefs that developed slowly over a long period of time. Story of creation part 1 of 2 the religion of islam. It is unknown where hinduism was started and by whom. For more on syndicated hinduism see romila thapars syndicated hinduism in g.
Islam is a universal religion that teaches that god is merciful and compassionate, and that promises the faithful worldly peace and equality and entrance to a sublime eternity. Please state the views of each tradition fully and clearly. Both islam and hinduism accept that god loves everyone equally and that he hears prayers. Unlike posts, which are displayed on your blogs front page in the order theyre published, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your about or contact information. This concept comes to occupy the foreground of a hindu s religious life.
It is concerned with everything about the prophet peace and mercy of allah be upon him. Most of the rituals are for personal benefits while some of them are for world peace and for benefits of the whole society and environment also. The spiritual life insists on a change of consciousness for which all else is the means. According to hinduism, brahman is said to be ineffable and higher than any description of god in personal form. Oct 12, 2014 in class this past week, we discussed the meaning of life. Similarities between quran and hindu texts lets try to find some similar teachings and concepts between quran and texts that are followed by hindus. Hinduism is commonly perceived as a polytheistic religion. In fact, hinduism has the most number of rituals than any other religion.
This is essential in the concept of reincarnation and rebirth. The root of hindu dharma religion lies in the indian subcontient, in the indus valley valley of river sindhu where over 300 advanced settlements existed as early as 5000 bc. In hinduism, brahman refers to the supreme cosmic power, ontological ground of being, and the source, goal and purpose of all spiritual knowledge. Ive downloaded your program because my dad has been suffering from. Faith, in this sense, encompasses more than mere religious belief. Thus the major difference between the hindu and the muslim beliefs is the difference of the apostrophe s. Unlike other major religions like buddhism, islam, christianity. Describe, compare and contrast the concept of self in hinduism, buddhism, confucianism, taoism, judaism, christianity, and islam. Short answer lets see first the definition of god vedanta sutra 1. In this post, i would like to discuss the meaning of life based on hinduism. Let us examine the concept of god in these two major religions in light of their respective scriptures and study if there are similarities.
Human rights are a mystery to hinduism past and present. Concept of god in hinduism and islam addeddate 201701 02. Concept of god according to hinduism, christianity and. Concept of god according to hinduism, christianity. Origins hinduism is a collection of religious beliefs that developed slowly over a long.
How will a muslim prove that islam is a true religion. But, lets not forget that hinduism has literally hundreds, or thousands, or god and goddesses. But buddhists believe devotion to god cannot give nirvana to a person. In islam, god is beyond all comprehension or equal and does not resemble any of his. Ekam brahm, dvitiya naste neh na naste kinchan there is only one god, not the second. It is a complex family of sects whose copious scriptures, written over a period of almost 2,000 years 1500 bcad 250, allow a diverse belief system. This philosophy created independent idols and a deity instead of. Hinduism is a religion that does not have a single founder, a specific theological system, a single system of morality, or a central religious organization. We can gain a better understanding of the concept of god in hinduism by analysing hindu scriptures. Christianity vs islam difference and comparison diffen. 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. Some christians celebrate this resurrection on easter day or easter sunday also resurrection day or resurrection sunday, two days after good friday and three days after monday thursday. Hinduism, the worlds oldest living dharma religious philosophy and the way of life has no founder, single teacher or prophet.
Hinduism vs islam difference and comparison diffen. In the subsequent articles in the present series, we shall inshaallah study the similarities between the concept of worship and between other teachings in islam and in hinduism. Nanak, who is regarded as the first of ten founding gurus, sought to integrate the form of hinduism which expressed devotion to a personal deity known as bhakti with the mystical sufi tradition in islam. Dec 18, 2007 god brahman is the one impersonal, ultimate, and unknowable spiritual reality. Traditional muslims believe that allah is the one true god with no partner or equal and that the inspiration of this belief system comes straight from god and the vehicle chosen by him to deliver these teaching to the general population, the prophet muhammad. The main hindu symbol includes the spelled of the word aum in sanskrit. Hindu dharma is called sanatan dharma or eternal dharma. The definition of hinduism entails that it is a term which denotes the religions of the majority of people in india. In the islamic belief system, the concept of god is peculiarly clear and. Jun 10, 2014 dr zakir naik, a worldrenowned as a dynamic international orator on islam and comparative religion, speaks on very important and informative topic, concept of god in world major religion. Hinduism, for example, one of the major world regions, has a concept of god who is so impersonal, unknowable, and indescribable so that they have invented many gods and deities, many of whom are nature gods, like fire, rivers, trees, or animal gods. The institute of islamic information and education. Hinduism is the worlds oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Buddhism does not believe in the hindu doctrine of reward or punishment for previous lifes acts.
Scriptures of hinduism, christianity and islam, one can dispel any misconceptions one may. Today, with about 900 million followers, hinduism is. First we had the indus valley civilization a bronze age civilization about 3300 bc. The concept of god in hinduism and islam in the light of.
Pdf islam and buddhism are two major religions in the world with many. Conceptions of god in monotheist, pantheist, and panentheist religions or of the supreme. But instead of directing the hatred solely at the outsider like in islam. Islam is a monotheistic abrahamic religion, founded by prophet muhammad in the middle east in the 7th century ce. Over a period of time, significant reforms happened in hindu society to overcome the problems though it may not be perfect. In veda, we find elaborate texts on the ways to attaining moksha or self realisation. Comparison of religions eastern indian hinduism, buddhism, and jainism and western judaism, christianity, islam religions pravin k. Sectarian hinduism personalizes brahman as brahma creator, vishnu preserver, and shiva destroyer. Zakir naik is an indian public speaker on the subject of islam and comparative religion. In islam, jesus is one of the greatest prophets and messengers of god along dezign 20200306t23. In islam god is one and only who cannot be seen with human eye.
In life, one will undertake a spiritual journey in which you will uncover the meaning of the self. Islam s followers are muslims, or those who submit to god s will. Both religions believe in the responsibility of each individual towards others. These are bhakti marg or devotion to god, gyana marg or wisdom, and karma or actions. The sikhs are well known for their martial philosophy and garb notably the turban and the dagger, a tradition which stems from their persecution in punjab by muslim authorities in the 1600s. Islamic concept of god is really simple and logical as compared to other religions concept of god which is very confusing. Differences and similarities between hinduism and buddhism. Concept of god in hinduism download important scriptures on advaita philosophynon dualism school of hinduism shankara bhashya in hindu vedic religion there is only one supreme god which exist at two different levels of reality.
Supporting muhammad the prophet of islam website aims at giving information about the prophet of allah and refuting the allegations about the prophet. Assimilated in local lore, the islamic concept of god became comparable to the notion of the. Hindu website, hinduism, buddhism, jainism, sikhism. Diversity within hinduism allows for other concepts, including monotheism, henotheism one god among many, and monism only one eternal reality exists and everything comes from it. In sikh belief god is the immortal creator who has many names, including allah, rama a hindu divine name, and sahib sir, master. A study of her age at the time of her marriage with the prophet muhammad. So let us try and find commonality by analysing both hindu and islamic scriptures. 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. Let us examine the concept of god in these major religions in light of their respective scriptures and study if there are similarities. Hinduism is an indian religion and dharma, or way of life, widely practiced in the indian subcontinent and parts of southeast asia. Islam, contains the teachings of the prophet that were revealed to him from allah. 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.
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