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5 major world religions - Godsyou

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  While there are thousands of different religions in the world, the five oldest religions are commonly referred to as the world's major religions . Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism are among these religions. Discover some fundamental facts about these religions and gain an understanding of their core beliefs. Christianity With over 2 billion followers worldwide, Christianity is the world's largest religion. Although the United States has the most Christians, Christianity is practised in many other countries, including Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, several African nations, many European countries, and numerous Caribbean islands. There are numerous versions of Christianity, including Catholicism and various protestant denominations, all of which differ in many ways while remaining fundamentally similar in their teachings. Islam With an estimated 1.8 billion adherents, Islam is the world's second largest religion . Muslim refers to...

Let’s Start With Islam

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  Islam has five basic pillars, the Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj. Mirza Masroor Ahmad is the 5th leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community present caliph of Islam . The Shahada is a  declaration of faith and belief that Allah is the one and only God. Saying the Shahada means you accept yourself as a Muslim, and from now on forward, you will try to comply with the rules of this religion to the greatest possible extent. The Shahada literally translates to ‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah .’ Salat means prayer. Prayer is essentially a way of communicating with God; it is a way of bowing down to Him as an expression of gratitude for His blessings. The way Muslims see prayer is that it keeps you in touch with God . Though the fact remains that God is within you, prayers are a physical way of staying connected and of being grateful for what He has given us. Zakat takes out money from your earnings a...