

Hindus believe in an interference of the worshiped god in their life. There are no religious restrictions for Hindu women. Also, when it comes to Muslim women, religion dictates that they do not wear clothes that are too tight and revealing. Hindus are monogamists, whereas Muslims are polygamists (men being allowed to take several wives). On the other hand, a premise of Islam is that all men are equal and that every Muslim believer must consider anyone, even people of other religions, his equals. The Hindu society is divided by castes and people are not meant to mingle between them. Also, there are around 1 billion Hindus worldwide and 1.6 billion Muslims. Another interesting fact about differences in worship practice is that Hindus are allowed to have representations of their gods, whereas Muslims do not have any images of Allah. Hindus practice contemplation, meditation and yoga, while Muslims pray, fast and go on pilgrimages. Hindus worship their gods in temples, while Muslims worship in mosques.


Islam is a monotheistic religion, Allah being the only object of worship for a Muslim.ĭifference between a Bobcat and a Mountain Lion Place and type of worship Hindus have a large number of gods and goddesses to choose from when it comes to worship, but a true Hindu will be dedicated to one god throughout his life. Let’s look deeper into the difference between a Hindu and a Muslim. A distinctive trait of Muslims is that they do not eat pork as they see it as coming from a dirty animal. The main goal in the life of a Muslim is that of living a life pleasing to Allah. Islam is a monotheistic religion and Muslims only worship Allah. Their practices include daily prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. There are about 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide. The religion is widespread and it originated in the Arabian Peninsula. A Muslim familyĪ Muslim is a person who believes in Allah and who practices Islam. The main goal in the life of a Hindu is to attain Nirvana and break the cycle of reincarnation. Also, they can choose from a Pantheon of Hindu gods. One of the most distinctive traits of Hindus is that they consider cows sacred and therefore do not eat beef. Their practices include meditation, yoga, temple offerings and contemplation. There are about 1 billion Hindus worldwide. The religion is widespread and it originated on the Indian Subcontinent. Main goal is to lead a life which is pleasing to Allahĭoes not eat beef as the cow is considered sacredĭoes not eat pork as the pig is considered dirtyĭescriptions A Hindu couple on their wedding dayĪ Hindu is a person who practices Hinduism. Main goal is to live a peaceful and righteous life that will break the reincarnation cycle The Imam leads the congregation into prayer, but he is not the intermediary between the believer and God There is no religious dictate of what to wear

Has representations of its gods and goddesses Practices meditation, yoga and contemplation There are 1.6 billion Muslims in the world Worships only Allah Islam is a monotheistic religion Worships one of many gods Hinduism is a polytheistic religion
