The Major World Religions

Hinduism is considered the oldest major religion, with its roots dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization around 3300 BCE.

Christianity has the largest number of followers, with approximately 2.4 billion adherents worldwide.

The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, believed to be the direct word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, is considered the founder of Buddhism.

Hinduism places a strong emphasis on the concept of ahimsa, or non-violence, as a fundamental principle.

Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam, as it is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, a sacred shrine.

Hinduism originated in ancient India and is one of the oldest major religions in the world.

The Torah is the central religious text of Judaism, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

Hinduism emphasizes the concept of karma, the law of cause and effect, and reincarnation, the belief that the soul is reborn after death.

The Bible is the central religious text of Christianity, consisting of the Old and New Testaments.

Zoroastrianism originated in ancient Persia and is one of the oldest monotheistic religions.

The Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered the eternal guru of the Sikhs.

Taoism emphasizes the concept of wu wei, or non-action, advocating for harmony with the natural flow of the universe.

The Agamas are the central religious texts of Jainism, containing teachings on ethics, metaphysics, and liberation.

Confucianism originated in ancient China and emphasizes ethical conduct, social harmony, and respect for tradition.