Abrahamic Traditions: Hinduism Vs. Islam

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Hinduism and Islam have a couple of fundamental differences that truly separate each other. One main difference is the focus on a holistic religion in regards to Hinduism. By this, I mean that Hindus share this idea that all religions have a place within theirs, and the choice that one makes throughout their life indicates how close they are to reaching moksha. This ideology is definitely a resemblance of a cyclical worldview. This is drastically different that Islam and the other Abrahamic traditions who identify that life has a specific beginning, middle, and end to life. This most clearly identifies with the linear worldview. The aspect of this linear worldview that I find intriguing deals with the mindset of you only live once. Though cliché …show more content…

One can take this idea and apply to their life through doing good deeds throughout their short time on earth. This idea of no second chances seems to push people to leave a positive imprint on their society in the few years they have to do so. A similar aspect from a different perspective relates to the cyclical ideology. The knowledge or belief that life will continue after life in another form or body. This perspective drives people to do good in their lives and set themselves up for an even better one in their next life. This cyclical view is clearly represented in Hinduism with the idea of achieving moksha. Both of these aspects in relation to cyclical and linear worldviews I find intriguing as they both encourage good deeds, but with a different goal in mind. Through my study of Islam and Hinduism, I have been able to identify my fair share of aspects that I do not agree with. In regards to the cyclic world view, the aspect that life may exist after one’s current one may induce a lackadaisical approach to life. Knowing …show more content…

The one aspect or belief in Hinduism that I have identified that clearly shows this is the idea of moksha. Moksha is the ultimate goal of Buddhism or is ultimate reality in a form beyond human. This ideology obviously fits well into their belief system including a path though belief systems and mindsets in life. Rebirth, hopefully in a greater for allows Hindus to get closer to this ultimate reality in which is is is. Though confusing, this statement is a mindset that only true Hindus who are close to moksha understand fully and implement fully into their lives. The path that moksha represents really allows Hindus to, in my opinion, live a life of meaning, purpose, and

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