Hinduism and Islam: differences and similarities
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 05:27:20
Category: / Social Sciences / Psychology
Length: 8 pages (2175 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Psychology
Length: 8 pages (2175 words)
Introduction
Hinduism
To be a Hindu is to be born a Hindu, and then to follow a certain way of life. The word "Hindu" comes from "Hind", the old Persian word for India, and Hinduism simply means the religion of the people of India. With no founder and no creed, it has evolved over time. Hinduism has many gods, yet, for some Hindus, there is an impersonal "Absolute" behind them all, called Brahman, creator of …
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…Engines used
www.yahoo.com
www.google.com
www.ask.com
Websites used
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God
uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/ religionet/er/hinduism/
www.diversiton.com
http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/religion/hinduism.html
http://hinduwebsite.com/hinduism/h_islam.htm
http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/HinduismIslam_and_Christianity/id/54171
http://java.nationalgeographic.com/studentatlas/clickup/hinduism.html
Books used
Religion by Dorling Kindersley
Islam by Neil Morris
Hindu Gods by Priya Hemenway
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