Islam originated in the desert sands of Arabia as a reaction against prevailing native traditions based on the revelations received by Prophet Muhammad. Hinduism originated in the temperate climate of the Indian subcontinent as a result of the synthesis of different indigenous and foreign traditions and in continuation of the prehistoric religious beliefs of lost civilizations. Although founded by a prophet, in Islam we find echoes of ancient Judo Christian beliefs, with some deviations that are unsettling for both. If in Islam we find the vibrancy of a young and recent religion that is intent upon conquering the world in its zeal to embrace the humanity, in Hinduism we find the patience and tolerance of an ancient tradition, which is willing to let the world takes its own time to appreciate its wisdom and understand its universal appeal.
Definition and Antiquity
The word "Islam" is derived from the Arabic root word "salaama,"1 meaning peace, obedience, purity,and submission. Islam means abiding peace and unconditional obedience to the will of God and His divine law. While other religions derive their names from either a tribe (Judaism), or a geographical area (Hinduism), or a founder (Zoroastrianism, Buddhism and Christianity), Islam derives its name from its central doctrine of peace and submission to God. Thus the chief message of Islam is hidden in its very name. While the followers of other religions may call themselves as Christians, Jains, Buddhists etc., the followers of Islam refer themselves as Muslims or Mussalmans, but never as "Muhammadans," which some non-Muslims however tend to call them erroneously.
Islam by all means is a religion founded by a prophet. Hinduism, in contrast, is a group of religious traditions, established over a period of time, through the revelations received by innumerable saints, seers, incarnations and emanations of God. It contains various traditions such as Saivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism that are religions by themselves. In Hinduism personalities do not count as much as the divine law or the dharma. So it is in Islam, where the message of Islam is far more important than the person of Muhammad himself. Muslims therefore do not worship their prophet, unlike the Christians.
The word "Hindu" or "Hindoo" is derived from the Sanskrit root word "Sindhu" and used by Persians, ancient Greeks and many foreigners to denote the people who lived beyond the river Indus, whom Alexander could not conquer. During the medieval period, Islamic scholars and Muslim travelers referred the Indian subcontinent as Hindustan or the land of the Hindus. The word stuck for several centuries and throughout the Islamic Caliphate. During the British rule, the word Hindu was used to distinguish the native Indians who were not Christians, nor Muslims, nor Sikhs, nor Jains, nor Buddhists. The word Hinduism was coined in the 1830s by British scholars to denote the religious traditions of the native Indians to distinguish them from other recognized religions. While they are now popular all over the world under the generic name Hinduism, for generations Hindus recognized their religious traditions as aspects of one eternal Truth that went by the name "sanatana dharma" or eternal law. It is interesting that for over 6000 years, Hinduism went by many names but Hinduism.
Vasai, Feb 1, 2015- Uttarakhandi Mumbaikers dream of having Shri Badrinathji Temple and a community welfare center near the island city of Mumbai is going to be the reality soon! The foundation sone for the 22700 sqf grand temple project initiated by Uttaranchal Mitra Mandal Vasai, has been laid by Shri Harish Rawat (Hon. Chief Minister, Uttarakhand) today at Shri Badrivishal Temple Complex, Sun City Vasai (w), near Mumbai. The proposed temple is the exact replica of Badrinath shrine and is spread on a piece of land as huge as approximate 23,000 sq ft which would be erected at a cost of around Rs 15 crore and will have a separate building that would house a community centre, a library, education and medical cell and shall be ready in the next 2 years The other dignities who graced the foundation-laying ceremony include, Shri Hitendraji Thakur (MLA, VASAI) Shri Narayan Mankar (Mayer, Vasai-Virar), Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal, (Hon. Member of Parliament /Former CM, Uttarakhand), Sh
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Mumbai, Feb 17, 2013 : The Uttaranchal Mahasangh, one of the biggest organization of Uttarakhandi people in Mumbai and its environs (Virar, Vasai ,Thane, Navi Mumbai , Panvel, Kalyan, Ambarnath etc), has recognised the immense contribution and the lead role women play as homemakers -by felicitating five women for their special contribution in raising children and managing their households and family selflessly. The felicitation function `Mahila Shakti Parichay Divas’ was held at the Pandit Chandrabhan Sharma Memorial Hall, Powai English School, IIT Powai, Mumbai, on February 16, 2013. The five women honoured were Shrimati Savitri Sharma (Jogeshwari), Shrimati Radha Koranga (Kanjurmarg) , Shrimati Saroj Lingwal (Airoli), Shrimati. Pitambari Gusain (Navi Mumbai) and Smt. Pushpa Shah (Powai). During the function, another distinguished Uttarakhandi, Shri Hari Mridul, a poet-journalist-writer was also felicitated for his outstanding contribution to the upliftment of
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Of all the Hindu Gods none appealed to the emotions of a Hindu mind as much as Lord Shiva, the dweller of the mountains and the bearer of the trident, who with His third eye symbolizes the all knowing awareness of the very Brahman. Although universally acknowledged as one of the trinity gods of Hinduism, to His followers, He is Maheswara, representing the Trinity all by Himself, His different aspects manifesting themselves as the creator, preserver and destroyer of the worlds He creates. Symbolically He is worshiped as Lingeswara, which name stands more for His creative prowess than sexual. Historians believe that He was a pre-Vedic god who was admitted into the Vedic Pantheon because of His immense popularity among many non-Aryan tribes. There is a theory that the seated yogi found on the seals of Indus Valley Civilization, was a prototype of Lord Shiva only. References to Him are found in the Rigveda. In the Mahabharata we come across several references to Him. Both
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To enjoy the flavors and customs of the unique culture of the paharis, head to Nerul - Till Sunday, from 6pm to 10pm, the paharis (as they are known) converge to celebrate the spirit of Devbhoomi and showcase the same to the rest of the city. Mumbai Jan 23, 2014 - The five-day-long cultural festival of Uttarakhand `Kauthig 2014’ at Nerul’s Ramleela Maidan in Navi Mumbai, that aims to bring the pahari youth in Mumbai closer to their culture and roots, was inaugurated by Shri Yogeshwar Sharma, President, Kauthik Foundation, Shri Ratan Singh Barthwal, MD, Bhagwati Developers and Shri Krishna Singh Kapkoti , President, Nepal, Overseas All India Congress Party on Jan 22,2014. The unique festival commenced on cheerful note with Ma Nanda Devi Traditional Raaj Jaat ,Jhanki (Tableau) which took off from Nerul Gaon Devi and travelled through many places in the city. The special performances by renowned artists from Pithoragrah’s Chaliya group who presented a spectacle p
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Environmentalist and social activist Chandi Prasad Bhatt on 15 July 2014 was awarded with the prestigious Gandhi Peace prize for 2013. He was awarded by the President of India Pranab Mukherjee at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. 80-year-old Bhatt is a Gandhian, an environmentalist and a social activist. He, after realizing aspirations of people, dedicated himself to improve lives of villagers. He is the person, who fought against government’s wrong policies on forests through non-violent means. “The Prize is an expression of our belief that the ideals that Mahatma Gandhi espoused are part of our collective living heritage,’’ the President said in his speech. “This heritage is deeply imbued with the idea of being ‘one people.’ It is a celebration of our diversity, our plural culture, our many languages, religions and different modes of life. This was the idea that moved those who strove for India’s freedom. Our deep and abiding commitment to democracy stems from
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