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Hinduism Vs. Islam: The Prophet Muhammad In Saudi Arabia

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For centuries, humankind has sought to understand and explain the “meaning of life.” According to American Academy of Religion (2004), many philosophers believe this contemplation and the desire to understand our place in the universe are what differentiate humankind from other species. Religion, in one form or another, has been found in all human societies since human societies first appeared. Religion is a system of beliefs, practices, and philosophical values shared by a group of people; it defines the sacred, helps explain life, and offers salvation from the problems of human existence (Tishler, 2011). Although religion assumes many different forms, it is a universal human institution. According to Tishler, to appreciate the many …show more content…

Both Hinduism and Islam are monotheistic, however the Muslim faith is based on revelations received by the Prophet Muhammad in Saudi Arabia. The single most important belief in Islam, and arguably the central theme of the religion, is that there is only one God. The name of God is Allah, which is simply Arabic for "the (al) God (Ilah)." Hinduism believe in the law of karma. Islam believes in God’s reward of good deed and punishment for bad deeds, thus declares the Qu'ran, "Whoever does good deed, he shall be repaid ten-fold; and whoever does evil, he shall be repaid with evil." (5.32). Islam do not recognize other religion whereas Hinduism the pursuit of truth is more important than belief or disbelief in God or particular divinity. The Arabic word Islam means “submission,” reflecting the faith's central tenet of submitting to the will of God. Followers of Islam are called …show more content…

Both are two of the world’s major religion, with large following in various part of the world. Although they are monotheistic to them it is a way of life to both faith. At the core of their belief it has ideals for human and religious aspiration, however conflict arise in how others interpret their practice, code of conduct, interpretation of scripture and tradition. For Durkheim, Weber, and Marx, religion was an integral part of society. For Durkheim, religion was a force for cohesion that helped bind the members of society to the group, while Weber believed religion could be understood as something separate from society. Marx considered religion inseparable from the economy and the worker. Despite their different views, these social theorists all believed in the centrality of religion to

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