What similarities and differences are there
between any two major
world religions?
In this assignment the two major world religions that shall be compared are Hinduism and Islam.
First of all I shall look at the differences between these two religions.
One of the most distinguishing differences between Hinduism and Islam is their name. ...
Another major difference that the followers of the two religions probably have most debate about is that Hinduism is polytheistic, and Islam is monotheistic. ...
‘The Veda is not sacred history or doctrine,
not the record of religious experience or of
personal piety, but an essential element
of Vedic sacrifice, from which, according
to the conviction of the ancient Indians,
everything depended, including the creation
of the world. ... ’ The difference between the Qur’an and the Hadiths is that the Qur’an is made up of revelations and the Hadith are traditions based on what the prophet said or did regarding various issues.
Another belief that differs between Muslims and Hindus is that of life after death. ... However, the ultimate role of existence is not to be born into the highest jati, but to merge with Brahman, and they do this when they seize to be attached with the world. ‘Once they merge they will see that the real world is Brahman, this is when Moksha or final liberation is achieved. ... (Klostermaier, 1998)
Despite the differences, these two religions do share some aspects.
Both religions have strict praying activities. ...
Both of these religions have pilgrimage. ...
In conclusion, it can be seen that these two religions are more opposite to each other than they are alike. ... (1998) Hinduism: A Short Introduction One world:Oxford
Waines, D.
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