Can I read Quran if I am a Hindu?
No need for religious conversions in India as Hindus are free to read Quran or Bible, says Uma Bharti – The Hindu.
What does Hinduism say about other religions?
Instead of saying, “All religions are the same,” it is better to state that “all religions are good.” Hindus share values common to all faiths: piety, love of God, respect for tradition, a stress on duty, responsibility and basic human virtues, such as nonviolence, truthfulness, compassion and charity.
Do Hindus follow holy books?
Hinduism Holy Books Hindus value many sacred writings as opposed to one holy book. The primary sacred texts, known as the Vedas, were composed around 1500 B.C. This collection of verses and hymns was written in Sanskrit and contains revelations received by ancient saints and sages.
Which religions share holy books?
Most Sacred Texts Of Major World Religions
| Religions | Most Sacred Text(s) |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Christian Bible |
| Hinduism | The Vedas and The Upanishads |
| Islam | The Quran and The Hadiths |
| Jainism | The Agamas |
Does Hinduism teach to respect other religions?
Hindus believe that each person is intrinsically divine and the purpose of life is to seek and realise the divinity within all of us. The Hindu belief is totally non-exclusive and accepts all other faiths and religious paths.
How does Hinduism differ from other religions?
Hinduism is different from many religions because it has no specific beliefs that everyone must agree with to be considered a Hindu. Instead, it is inclusive of many different, sometimes contradictory, beliefs. Belief in reincarnation is another characteristic that sets Hinduism apart from most other religions.
What is the holiest book in Hinduism?
the Vedas
The knowledge in the Vedas is believed in Hinduism to be eternal, uncreated, neither authored by human nor by divine source, but seen, heard and transmitted by sages. Vedas are also called śruti (“what is heard”) literature, distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smṛti (“what is remembered”).
Why is the Quran different to other holy books?
Qur’an is the only book, reading of which is worship. Other revealed books were only read to learn the conditions inside. Qur’an is a universal book addressing to all humankind and jinns, past and future generations. The other books address only to that period and the people for whom they were revealed.