Many of you might have mistakenly believed that Islam was a religion started by Muhammed in 7th century AD. But according to Renowned Orator of Islam and Comparative Religions Dr Zakir Naik it is not so.
''Islam is not the new religion as propagated by westenern protogonists. The Islamic religion is as old as Hinduism and it was very well established in Vedas, Upanishads and also in Puranas, Dr Zakir Naik claimed''. [There are many similarities between Islam and Hinduism: Cleric]
Yeah right!
Comments (4)
Well in a way, the monotheistic faiths do have a lot of influence from Zoroastrianism and Zoroastrianism and Hinduism has a common central Asian root. So it is easy to find common treads in all these religions.
There was a recent radio show on BBC radio 4 that talked about this interconnection
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/inourtime/inourtime_20041111.shtml
Posted by preetam rai | November 24, 2004 2:01 AM
Posted on November 24, 2004 02:01
Finding commmon threads is easy. All religions ask you to worship God, be good, pray, meditate etc. The core is the same and the customs vary based to the region where they started.
But the statement that Islam is as old as Hinduism is totally outrageous.
Posted by JK | November 24, 2004 9:35 AM
Posted on November 24, 2004 09:35
Its a sad thing that many hindu's dont/havent read vedas. Have you ever read the four veda's..?? If not, please GO AND READ THEM FIRST.
1) Veda's say there is only one GOD (Almighty) all praise worthy.
2) Veda's discourage idol worship..!!
3) Veda mentions that 'kalki autar' will be the last Messenger/Prophet of Bhagwan (Allah) to guide the whole world. Afer quoting this reference the Pundit Parkash (a Brahman Hindu and a well known Sanskrit scholar and research workder) says that this comes true only in the case of Muhammed (PBUH).
My request,
Dear hindu brother's please go & read your Veda's with translation. You'll come to know the truith yourslef.
Posted by sameer | December 20, 2004 1:19 AM
Posted on December 20, 2004 01:19
Sameer, Which Veda talks about Kalki ? Can you give me the verse number ?
Posted by JK | December 20, 2004 11:14 AM
Posted on December 20, 2004 11:14