Islam Comparison Charts
Islam is the second largest religion in the world after Christianity. As a monotheistic faith that originated in the Middle East, Islam has many similarities in belief and practice with Judaism and Christianity.
Judaism, Islam and Christianity are collectively known as "Abrahamic religions" because they trace their history to the covenant God made with Abraham in the Hebrew Bible. All three may also have roots in the ancient monotheistic faith of Zoroastrianism.
The Prophet Muhammad met both Jews and Christians during his lifetime, and Islam has come into frequent contact with both of its fellow monotheistic faiths throughout most of its history. As it spread and expanded, Islam has also met with Hinduism in India and with Buddhism in Indonesia.
The charts in this section provide a quick idea of the ways in which Islam differs from other major world religions, and the ways in which it is similar. Also included is a comparision charts of sects within Islam.
- Comparison Chart of Sunni and Shi'a Islam
- Comparison Chart of Islam, Judaism and Christianity
- Comparison Chart of Islam and Zoroastrianism
- Comparison Chart of Islam and Hinduism
- Comparison Chart of Islam and Buddhism
