Day June 23, 2024

What is Buddhism? (part 2 of 2)

By Aisha Stacey (© 2011 IslamReligion.com) Description: The Concept of God in Buddhism. In Buddhism,[1]  the ultimate goal is to break the cycle of rebirth and achieve enlightenment or nirvana.  Nirvana is a transcendental state in which there is no…

Hindu Karma vs. Islam

By Aisha Stacey (© 2018 IslamReligion.com) Description: A brief description of Hindu karma, a concept that is often embraced but misunderstood. The doctrine of reincarnation and the laws of karma are not compatible with Islam. Karma is a Sanskrit word…

Hinduism (part 1 of 4): What is Hinduism?

By Aisha Stacey (© 2011 IslamReligion.com) Description: A brief overview of Hinduism in a series of articles discussing it from a comparative religions perspective. This is the first article in a series discussing Hinduism from a comparative religions perspective.  Although…