5 Major Religion In World

1. Christianity

2. Islam

3. Hinduism

4. Buddhism

5. Judaism

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Christianity

Followers: Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the world with more than 2 billion followers. The Christian faith centers on beliefs regarding the birth, life, death, and resurrection of JESUS CHRIST. While it started with a small group of adherents, many historians regard the spread and adoption of Christianity throughout the world as one of the most successful spiritual missions in human history.

Christianity Belief"s 

1. They believe there's only one God, and he created the heavens and the earth. This divine Godhead consists of three parts: The Father (God Himself) The Son (JESUS CHRIST) and the Holy Spirit.

2. The essence of Christianity revolves around life, death, and Christian beliefs in the resurrection of JESUS, Christians believe God sent his son JESUS the Messiah, to save the world. They believe Jesus was crucified on the cross to offer Forgiveness of sins and was resurrected three days after his death before ascending to Heaven.

3. Christian contend that Jesus will return to earth again in what's known as the Second Coming.

4. The Holy Bible includes important scriptures that outline Jesus's teachings, the lives and teaching of major Prophets and disciples .and offer instructions for how Christians should live.

5. Both Christians and Jews follow the Old Testament of the Bible, but Christians also embrace the New Testament.

6. The CROSS is the symbol of Christianity.

7. The most important Christian Holidays are CHRISTMAS (which celebrates the Birth Of JESUS) and EASTER (which commemorates the Resurrection of JESUS.

WHO WAS JESUS?

Most Historians believe that Jesus was a real person who was born between 2 B.C.and 7 B.C.Much of what scholars know about Jesus comes from the New Testament of the Christian Bible.

According to the next, Jesus was born to a young Jewish virgin named Mart in the town of Bethlehem in the West Bank, South of Jerusalem. Christians believe the impregnating Mary via the Holy Spirit.

Very little is known about Jesus's childhood. Scriptures reveal that he grew up in Nazareth, he and his family fled persecution from king Herod and moved to Egypt, and his "Earthly" father, Joseph, was a carpenter.

Jesus's Death And Resurrection 

Many scholars believe Jesus died between 30 A.D. and 33 A.D .although the exact date is debated among theologians.

According to the Bible, Jesus was arrested, tried, and condemned to death. Roman governor Pontius Pilate issued the order to kill Jesus after being pressured by Jewish leaders who alleged that Jesus was guilty of a variety of crimes including blasphemy.

Jesus was crucified by Roman soldiers in Jerusalem, and his body was laid in a tomb. According to scripture, three days after his crucifixion, Jesus's body was missing.

In the days after Jesus's death, some people reported sightings and encounters with him. Authors in the Believe say the resurrected Jesus ascended into Heaven.

The Christian Bible

The Christian Bible is a collection of 66 books written by various authors. It's divided into two parts: The old testament and the New Testament.

The New Testament, which is also recognized by followers of  Judaism, describes the history of the Jewish people, and outlines and predicts the coming of the Messiah.

The New Testament was written after Jesus's Death. The first four books Matthew, Mark, Luke, and john are known as the Gospel, which means "Good News".Their text composed sometime between 70 A.D. and 100 A.D.provide accounts of the life and death of Jesus.

History Of Christianity 

According to the Bible, the first church organized itself 50 days after Jesus's death on the day Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was said to descendbinto Jesus's followers.

Most of the first Christians were Jewish converts, and the church was centered in Jerusalem. Shortly after the creation of the church, many Gentiles (Non-Jews) embraced Christianity.

Early Christians considered it their calling to spread and teach the gospel. One of the most important missionaries was the apostle Paul, a former persecutor of Christianity.

Paul's conversion to Christianity after he had a supernatural encounter with Jesus is described in Acts of the Apostles. Paul preached the gospel and established a church throughout the Roman Empire, Europe, and Africa.

Many historians believe Christianity wouldn't be as widespread without the work of Paul. In addition to preaching, Paul is thought to have written 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. 

Islam

About Islam

Islam is the name of the religion that Muslims follow. People who practice Islam are called Muslims, just like those who practice Christianity are called Christians. The literal and lexical meaning of Islam means submission. Islam comes from the root Arabic Letters I m which are the same root Letters the word peace SALAM comes from. The term Islam itself does not mean peace, but it implies that one finds peace SALAM through submission to Islam. The term Arab is often used interchangeably with Muslim, but this is incorrect. Arab is a race while Islam is a religion. Not all Arabs are Muslim and Muslims are actually not Arab. Arabs make up about  13% of the Muslim population.

Islam is named after the action of submitting to God's commands and will and not a person. Other religions are often named after a person or people. For instance. Christianity is named after Christ, Judaism is named after the tribe of Juda, And Buddhism is named after Buddha. Islam is not of previous Prophets, Such as Adam, Abraham, Noah, and Moses were to submit Islam to GOD. Hence the message of Islam did not start with the Prophet Muhammad Pesce being upon him. God would send new prophets and Messengers to remind mankind of his message to worship him alone. Muhammad peace be upon him is the last of these Prophets.

What Does Muslim Believe?

1. Muslim believe in God the Creator of the universe. The Arabic term for God is Allah. Sometimes Muslims prefer to use the name Allah over God because Allah Almighty linguistically does not have gender and cannot be made plural. The English name of God could become goddess or Gods. The main message of the Quran is that God is One. He has no partner, child, or helper.

2. Muslim believe in the afterlife. There will be a day of judgment when God will hold people accountable for their actions in this world. Those who did good will enter paradise and those who did evil will either be forgiven or punished in hell. Everyone will be compensated for their action in this world.

The Holy Quran

The Holy Quran is Islamic Holy Book. The QURAN was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) in the month of Ramadan by Allah. While Ibn al Aqsa (R.A) reported that the Messenger of Allah. (S.A.W.W) said:

"The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it" (Sahih-al-Bukhari 4739).

Importance of the Holy Quran

The Quran teaches that everyone is equal in the sight of God regardless of their skin or their background.

The Quran is considered the eternal miracle of Islam.

It is the complete and best guide for living one's life and seeking Allah's pleasure.

They enlighten man's soul.

They purify man's morals.

They call for the establishment of justice and fraternity through Allah.

Islamic Holidays & Events

Al Hijra _Islamic New Year.Marks the end of Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Madina.

Eid ul Adha_Festival of sacrifice. This is a four-day holiday making the sacrifice of Abraham.

Eid ul Fitr_End of Muslim Month of fasting (Ramadan).A celebratory meal on the evening of this day. It is a three-day celebration and many will attend early morning prayers affecting attendance.

Prophet's Birthday_Celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Celebrations, communal meals, and discussions on Islam usually take place on this day.

Ramadan_Muslim month of Festival.Muslim fast from sunrise to sunset with the last ten days reserved for possible all-night prayer vigils. Attendance should not be affected. 

Hinduism

History of Hinduism

Hinduism is the world's oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today with about 900 million followers. Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam. Roughly 95% of the world's Hindus live in India. Because the religion has no specific founder, it's difficult to trace its origins and history. Hinduism is unique in that it's not a single religion but a compilation of many traditions and philosophies.

Hindusim Believe's

Control to Hindusim is the belief in a supreme God Brahman.

Brahman is present everywhere and there is a part of Brahman in everyone.

Brahman takes many forms. Especially three forms called the Trimurti.

1. Brahman is the creator of the world and all creatures. He is usually shown with four heads.

2. Vishnu is the preserver of the world. His role is to return to the earth in troubled times and restore the balance of good and evil. He has blue skin and four arms.

3. Shiva is the destruction of the universe. Shiva has blue skin, and a third eye, and carries a trident.

Hindus believe that life is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. They also believe that the next life depends on how the previous life was lived.

Hinduism Holy Book

 Hinduism does have a Holy Book, but many ancient texts and scriptures.

1. The Vedas a collection of hymns praising the Vedic gods Veda means knowledge.

2. The Ramayana's long epic poems about Rama and Sita.

3. The Mahabharata which includes the Bhagavad Gita.

4. The Puranas are a collection of stories about the different incarnations and the lives of saints.

Hindus Warship

Hindus worship in a temple called a Mandir. Mandirs vary in size from small village shrines to large buildings. Surrounded by walls.

People can also visit the Mandir at any time to pray and participate in the Bhajans (religious songs)

Buddhism

Buddhism is a faith that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) more than 2,500 years ago in India. With about 470 million followers, scholars consider Buddhism a major world religion. Its practice has historically been most prominent in East and Southeast Asia, but its influence is growing in the West. Many Buddhist ideas and philosophies overlap with those of other faiths.

Buddhism Beliefs

Some key Buddhism Beliefs In Include

1. Followers of Buddhism don't acknowledge a supreme God or deity. They instead focus on achieving enlightenment a state of inner peace and wisdom. When followers reach this spiritual echelon, they're said to have experienced nirvana.

2. The religious founder Buddha, is considered an extraordinary being, but not a god. The word Buddha means "Enlightened".

3. The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, meditation and wisdom. Buddha often meditates because they believe it helps awaken truth.

4. There are many philosophies and interpretations within Buddhism, making it tolerant and evolving religion.

5. Buddha's most important teachings, known as The Four Noble Truths, are essential to understanding religion.

6. Followers of Buddhism can worship in temples or in their own homes.

7. There is no single Buddhist symbol, but a number of images have evolved that represent Buddhist beliefs, including the lotus flower, the eight-spoken Dharma wheel, the Bodhi tree, and the Swastika (an ancient symbol whose name means "Well-Being or "Good Future" in  Sanskrit).

Founder Of Buddhism

Siddhartha Gautama the founder of Buddhism who later became known as "the Buddha" lived during the 5th century B.C.

Gautama was born into a wealthy family as a prince in present-day Nepal. Although he had an easy life, Gautama was moved by suffering in the world.

He decided to give up his lavish lifestyle and endure poverty. When this did not fulfill him, he promoted the idea of the "Middle Way" which means existing social indulgences but also without deprivation.

After years of searching, Buddhists believe Gautama found enlightenment while meditating un sir der a Bodhi tree. He spent the rest of his life teaching others about how to achieve this spiritual state.

Buddhism History

When Gautama passed away around 483 B.C.his followers began to organize a religious movement. Buddha's teachings became the foundation for what would develop into Buddhism.

In the 3rd century B.C.Ashoka the Great, the Mauryan Indian emperor, made Buddhism the state religion of India. Buddhist monasteries were built, and missionary work was encouraged.

Over the next few centuries, Buddhism began to spread beyond India. The thoughts and philosophies of Buddhists became diverse, with some followers interpreting ideas differently than offers.

In the sixth century, the Huns invaded India and destroyed hundreds of Buddhist monasteries, but the intruders were eventually driven out of the country.

Islam began to spread quickly in the region during the Middle Ages, forcing Buddhism into the background.

Types Of Buddhism

Today many forms of  Buddhism exist around the world. The three main types that represent specific geographical areas include:

 Theravada Buddhism: Prevalent in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, and Burma.

 Mahayana Buddhism: Prevalent in China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Tibetan Buddhism: Prevalent in Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, Bhutan, and parts of Russia and northern India.

 Buddhist Holy Book

1. Buddhists revere many sacred texts and scriptures. Some of the most important are:

Tipitaka: known as the "three baskets" is thought to be the earliest collection of Buddhist writings.

2. Sutras: There are more than 2,000 sutras, which are sacred teachings embraced mainly by Mahayana Buddhists.

3. The Book Of The Dead: This Tibetan text the stages of weather.

Buddhist Holidays

Every year, Buddhists celebrate Vesak, a festival that commemorates Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death.

During each quarter of the moon, followers of Buddhism participate in a ceremony called Uposatha. This observance allows Buddhists to renew their commitment to their teachings.

They also celebrate the Buddhist New Year and participate in several other yearly festivals.

Judaism

Judaism Beliefs 

Jewish people believe there's only one God who has established a covenant or special agreement with them. Their God communicates to believers through prophets and rewards good deeds while also punishing evil. Most Jews (with the exception of a few groups) believe that their Messiah has not come but will one day.

How did Judaism Begin?

Judaism began about 4000 years ago with the Hebrew people in the Middle East. Abraham, a Hebrew man, is considered the father of the Jewish faith because he promoted the central idea of the Jewish faith: that there is one God. Many people in the Middle East worshipped many gods. It is said that Abraham and his wife Sarah, who were old and childless, were told by God that their children would be as plentiful as the stars in the sky and that they would live in a land of their own-the Promised Land. This gradually came true.

Abraham's son, Issac had a son, Jacob also called Isreal. In this way, the descendants of Abraham came to be known as the Israelites. God promised the Israelites he would care for them as long as they obeyed God's laws. While still traveling the Hebrews lived in Egypt where they were enslaved. Moses a Hebrew was chosen by God to lead the Hebrew people out of Egypt. Moses led the Hebrew people out of the Sinai Desert toward the promised Land. At Mt Sinai, God gave Moses the laws called the Ten Commandments which form the basis of the Torah, the book of Jewish law.

It took many years for the Israelites to finally get to what they thought was the Promised Land-Canaan. After some fighting, the Jews established the Israelite kingdom. After many years, Canaan was conquered by the Assyrians, the Babylonians, and then eventually the Romans. The Israelites once again found themselves enslaved, this time by Babylonians. The Israelites were then taken over by Romans who destroyed much of what had been built in Jerusalem by the Israelites. Most Jews were scattered all over the region and eventually moved from place to place to avoid persecution which continues to this day. The dispersion of the Jews is called the Diaspora.

The worst persecution of the Jews was during World War 2 by the Nazis who murdered more than six million Jews or a third of the world's Jewish population. This was called the Holocaust. Beginning in the 1880's Jews began returning to their homeland in growing numbers, this time avoiding persecution where they lived. After World War 2, many Jews believed that for the Jews people [le and culture to survive Jews from anywhere in the world would have the right to live and be citizens. In 1948, Palestine was divided up and a Jewish state of Isreal was formed in the land that was once called Canaan, surrounded by countries with predominantly Muslim populations. Since Muslims also claimed rights to the land where the Jews were living, there was conflict, which continues to this day in the Middle East.

Today nearly fourteen million Jewish people live all over the world. Approximately half of them live in the United States, one quarter lives in Isreal, and a quarter is still scattered around the world in countries in Europe, Russia, South, America, Africa, Asia, and other North American and Middle Eastern countries. Anyone born to a Jewish mother is considered a Jew.

Founder of Judaism

The origins of the Jewish faith are explained throughout the Torah. According to the next, God first revealed himself to a Hebrew man named Abraham, who became known as the founder of Judaism.

Jews believe that God made a special covenant with Abraham and that he and hi descendants were chosen people who would create a great nation.

Abraham's son Isaac, and his grandson Jacob, also became central figures in ancient history. Jacob took the name Isreal, and his children and figure generations became known as Israelites.

More than 1,000 years after Abraham, the Prophet Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt after being enslaved for hundreds of years.

According to the scriptures, God revealed his law, known as the Ten Commandments, to Moses at Mt. Sanai.

Judaism Temples

Around 1000 B.C king David ruled the Jewish people. His son Salomon built the first holy Temple in Jerusalem, which became the central place of worship for Jews.

The kingdom fell apart around 931 B.C, and the Jewish people split into two groups: Isreal in the North and Judah in the South.

Sometimes around 587 B.C, the Babylonians destroyed the first Temple and sent many Jews into exile.

A second Temple was built in about 516 B.C but was eventually destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D.

Jewish Holy Book

While the Tanakh (which includes the Torah) is considered the sacred text of Judaism, many other important manuscripts were composed in a later year. These offered insights into how the Tanakh should be interpreted and documented oral laws that were previously not written down.

Around 200 A.D, scholars compiled the Mishnah-a text that describes and explains the Jewish code of law that was previously orally communicated.

Talmud:

Later the Talmud a collection of teachings and commentaries on Jewish law was created. The Talmud contains the Mishnah and another text known as the Gemara (which examines the Mishnah). It includes the interpretations of thousands of rabbis and outlines the importance of the 613 commandments of Jewish law.

The first version of the Talmud was finalized around the 3rd century A.D.The second form was completed during the 5th century A.D.

Judaism embraces several other written texts and commentaries. One example is the 13 Articles of Faith, which was written by a Jewish philosopher named Maimonides.

Shabbat:

Shabbat is recognized as a day of rest and prayer for Jews. It typically begins at sunset on Friday and lasts unite nightfall on Saturday.

Observing Shabbat can take many forms, depending on the type of Judaism that a Jewish family may follow. Orthodox and Conservative Jews, for example, may refrain from performing any physical labor, using any electrical device, or other prohibited activities.

Most observant Jews celebrate Shabbat by reading or discussing the Torah, attending a synagogue socializing with other Jews at Shabbat meals.

Jewish Holidays

Jewish people observe important days and events in history such as.

1. Shabbat

The day of rest and weekly observance of God's completion of creation.

2. Rosh Hashanah

The Jewish New Year_a holiday observed with festive meals ad a day spent in prayer or quiet meditation.

3. Yom Kippur

The Jewish Day of Atonement_the solemn day of the Jewish. A day devoted to self-examination and the chance to begin the New Year with a clean slate.

4. Sukkot

A celebration of the fall harvest, this holiday commemorates the time when the Hebrews dwelt in the Sinai wilderness on their way to the Promised Land.

5. Shemini Atzeret

Literally the 8th day of assembly this holiday marks the end of Sukkot with an annual prayer for rain.

6. Hanukkah

A festival celebrating liberation from oppression freedom of worship and finding light in the darkest of times.

7. Tu B'Shevat

The Jewish "New Year of the Tree" celebrated observances that connect us to our environment and the natural world.

8. Passover

A Festival of freedom that marks the Hebrew exodus from Egypt ago.