
Mesopotamia, Sumerian, Akkadian and Babylonian Civilizations
Mesopotamia: The Oldest Civilization in the World Mesopotamia is considered one of the world’s largest…
Mesopotamia: The Oldest Civilization in the World Mesopotamia is considered one of the world’s largest and oldest civilizations. Some experts believe it is the oldest civilization in the world. However, opinions differ on this matter. Some consider the Egyptian civilization as the first civilization, while others point to the Indus Valley Civilization. The word Mesopotamia…
Egypt lies in the northern part of Africa. It borders both the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The Nile River makes the land green, while the rest of Egypt is covered with desert. Mount Catherine is a large mountain with multiple uses. Temperatures in Egypt are generally very high. The country is famous for…
Sikhism, a religion that originated in Punjab, combines elements of Hinduism and Islam. Moreover, it reflects thoughts influenced by both religions. This philosophy emerged during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Therefore, to understand this religion fully, we must examine the regional and Punjab context at that time. — Regional Political and Religious Situation…
This religion emerged from the hot and dry land of Arabia. It enlightened the world with new laws, new teachings, and new messages under the leadership of Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ. Islam spread from the cities of Mecca and Medina to other parts of the Middle East and Asia. With Islam, the Arabic language also spread…
The founder of this religion was Christ, whom Muslims call Jesus the Messiah. He was born in Bethlehem about 2000 years ago. Jesus came from the 42nd generation of Abraham within the Israelite race. When the emperor “Sarius” conquered the land, he freed the Jews and sent them back to their homeland. In that period,…
Judaism falls under the category of Semitic religion. It was founded on the principles established by its prophet’s ancestor, Abraham. Abraham had two sons, Ishmael and Isaac. From the descendants of Ishmael, hazrat Muhammad (s.a.w) was born. From the descendants of Isaac, Moses was born. Jacob is also called Israel. The Israelites had many prophets….
Zoroastrianism is considered a branch of the Aryan religion. Mahatma Zoroaster interpreted the relationship between the Vedas and the Avesta in a new way and presented it in Iran. He described concepts in terms of matter and light. placed falsehood on one side and truth on the other. He explained this so deeply that he…
When society was divided under the caste system of Hinduism, people lived as upper class and lower class. Those born into the lowest class were treated as the worst. They were considered dirty instead of human beings and faced humiliation. Society stood divided into classes on one side, and on the other, walls of wealth…
Historical Background of Jainism The Indus Valley Civilization developed in the fertile river valleys where the Indus, Ganges, and Yamuna rivers flowed. The valleys of Kashmir and the Himalayas added natural beauty to this region. This land remained prosperous. Herbs grew in abundance, gold flowed in the rivers, and precious stones and hot spices enriched…
What is Religion? Religion is a spiritual idea. In the past, when people did not get an answer to a material problem, they associated it with a superpower. In other words, when people could not find an answer to their questions, they used a superpower to create an answer. The Evolution of Religions In ancient…