Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism World Religions Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism
Islam Origin-Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, around 600 AD Adherents: 1-1.5 billion god: one, monotheistic, Allah Afterlife: Paradise or Hell Practices: 5 Pillars of Faith 1. One god: Allah 2. Prayer: 5 times/day 3. Almsgiving: giving to poor and needy 4. Fast 5. Pilgrimage Text: Koran, Quran Branches: Sunni and Shi’a Other: Ramadan, Crescent moon and green symbols
Hinduism Origin: Indus Valley, Pakistan, India 4000BC Adherents: 900 million gods: polytheistic, 3 main gods Shiva, Brahmin, Vishnu Afterlife: Reincarnation Practices: meditation, worship at home and temple, karma Religious text: Vedas Branches: several Other: Caste system, many symbols and gods, appease deities
Buddhism Origin: India, 560-490BC, Siddharta Gautama Adherents: 376 million God: none Afterlife: reincarnation to reach Nirvana Practices: Meditation, yoga, 8 fold path Text: Tripitaka Branches: 3 branches Other: no savior, no prayer, no eternal life after death Called “middle path” or “middle way”
Judaism Origin: Palestine, 2000 BC, Middle East Adherents: 14 million God: Jehovah Afterlife: Judgement and Heaven or Hell Practices: Worship on Saturday, 13 principles, 10 commandments Text: Torah Branches: 3 Other: Kosher foods, Believed to be Chosen people