This document discusses the similarities between different religions and argues that they all originated from the same source. It provides examples from texts of various faiths that promote virtues like justice, wisdom and social responsibility. It acknowledges differences have emerged over time but says the core teachings are the same. The document encourages focusing on common practices and acknowledges it can be difficult to start, but to do so with determination. It aims to promote peace between people of different beliefs.
1. Our Religion is the
Truth
Celebrate Similarities
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2. …Oh Lord, the Creator of All, seen and
unseen with Power and Knowledge of the
seen , unseen, past, present and future, open
all our Hearts to the Truth and Guide Us
All to the Straight Path. Amen
The series of Booklets that have been produced is to
remove misconception on Islam, and see ways and
means to find the similarities in the Great Masters
Teachings, through the available Scriptures, and to
prevent Mischief.
We hope you will enjoy reading them, and also find
useful n Truthful Information that will help us as a
Society to live in Peace, whatever our differences in
Beliefs, Practices and Understanding.
4. As we All Believe Our Religion is the Truth, The only
place that is Acceptable to Search for such an
INSTITUTION is Our Very Own Religion!
If we set our Mind Free: then our DNA will be on auto
mode, making the Search Simple .
To commence the Search, We must equip ourselves with
the right Tools, Knowledge and Attitude:
1 What we are Searching.
2. Where to Search.
3. Enough Knowledge to Recognize, once we Find IT.
4. Time Tested Tools that are Excellent to do the Job Right
Finally we must be determined not to be distracted, and
must look for 100% Proof without COMPROMISE.
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5. Now that we agree on the above in general, the Very First
Practical thing to do is to Practice more and more from our
Religion that is Common in all other religions. If we find difficult
to start practicing, at least acknowledge in our Heart the Truth of
it and have a silent prayer and a determination to achieve that
Practice where our Religious Books have a commonality.
The Ground Situation as expressed by the World's Greatest
Masters
1. Religious Sects ( How T R U E !!!!)
God says: “Also I have seen a horrible thing in the prophets of
Jerusalem(false religious leaders): they commit adultery and
walk in lies; they also strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no
one turns back from his wickedness. All of them are like Sodom
to Me, and her inhabitants like Gomorrah” (Jeremiah 23:14).
Ironically, they broke up into sects only after the knowledge had
come to them, due to jealousy and resentment among themselves.
Quran42:14 (Do not fall in idol worship,) like those who divide
their religion into sects; each party rejoicing with what they have.
Quran30:32
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6. “A man that stands alone, having decided to obey the truth,
may be weak and slip back into his old ways. Therefore, stand
ye together, assist one another, and strengthen one another's
efforts. "Be like unto brothers; one in love, one in holiness, and
one in your zeal for the truth. Buddha
Some(false Preachers) form their Dharma arbitrarily and
fabricate it artificially; they advance complex speculations
and imagine that good results are attainable only by the
acceptance of their theories; yet the Truth is but One.- Buddha
Illusions, errors, and lies are the daughters of Mara, and great
power is given unto them to seduce the minds of men and lead
them astray upon the path of evil” -Buddha
Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires
worship demigods. Ghagwad Geeta 7:20
Clear Advice to us about the Materialistic World, Jealousy and
even Mischief!
2. Examination of Information n Action Do not believe in
anything (simply) because you have heard it. Do not believe in
anything because it is spoken and rumored by many.
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7. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your
teachers and elders. But after observation and analysis when you
find that anything agrees with reason and is conductive to the
good and benefit of one and all then accept it and live up to it.-
Buddha
This appears as a Universal Truth no need to search for similar
sayings from other Religions, it WILL be There.
3. Social Responsibility
Woe to those who make unjust laws, and who issue oppressive
decrees Isaiah 10:1
What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the
entire Law; all the rest is commentary. Judaism
“Judge everybody favorably” - Judaism
declaration that is only one Creator
of all that exists, and the humblest of which is the, removal of
what is injurious from the path( helping fellow humans even in
basic things like removing obstacles that can harm members of
society is fundamental, and has no barrier for colour class or
creed)Muslim bk1:56
Yes there could be similar or better sayings in other Faiths Too!
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Faith…, the most excellent of which is the
8. 4. Justice n Wisdom
“The spokes of the wheel are the rules of pure conduct:
Justice is the uniformity of their length; wisdom is the
tire; modesty and thoughtfulness are the hub in which the
immovable axle of truth is fixed. Buddha
Woe to those who make unjust laws, and who issue
oppressive decrees Isaiah 10:1.
What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is
the entire Law; all the rest is commentary. Judaism
“In a war between Families, Lord Arjun refuses to battle his
cousins, and prefers to die. Lord Krishna advices him that
this WAR is for a just cause although it is against his very
own family members, and Every action should be taken for
Justice to Prevail. Bagawad Geetha1:1-2,2:34-37
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9. 5. Misunderstanding my Own Religion, & Religious
Practices
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not
prophesied in your name? and in your name done many
wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never
knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity.
Matthew 7:22(Jesus second coming)
'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (saw) as saying; I
shall be there at the Cistern before you(during the Day of
Judjement), and I shall have to contend for some people, but
I shall have to yield. I would be saying: My Lord, they are my
companions, they are my companions, and it would be said:
You don't know what innovations they made after you.
Buhari Bk30:5706
Illusions, errors, and lies are the daughters of Mara, and
great power is given unto them to seduce the minds of men
and lead them astray upon the path of evil. There are many
who say: "Come error, be thou my guide,a"nd when they are
caught in the meshes of selfishness, lust, and evil desires,
misery is begot. Buddha
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10. 6. My Religious Scriptures
All the Religions are over thousands of years old. It was not
practical to have word documented let alone preserved! What
was spoken at different intervals, surrounded by people, at
different circumstances and the practicality of the tools
available at that time, (feather pens, small ink bottles with no
pens with reservoir, no proper paper, not enough educated
people to write etc) it was generally committed to memory or
in some case remembered as a story, with no strict system to
preserve them .The believers in later years(over a hundred
years later at least!!!) realizing the value of the Preaching,
took steps to Preserve .(they realized that the information was
getting Lost and also Distorted due to infighting, and genuine
misunderstanding of the Purpose of the “statement” )
Some details in this regard could be inferred from these links:
Hinduism:
hinduwebsite.com/vedicsection/aboutvedas.asp
http://dharmastudy.org/essays/the-pali-canon/
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Buddhism
12. 7. My Religion is TruthYes we will understand from the
following statements all True Religions came from the Same
Source, and therefore One Message. We have to reflect why it
Differs NOW! We can easily come to a valid Unilateral
CONCLUSION by the time we have finished reading this
little Booklet!
cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is
come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of
himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and
he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he
shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. John 16:12-
14
I am not the first Buddha who came upon this Earth, nor shall I
be the last. Buddha
To every people (was sent) A Messenger: when their Messenger
Comes (before them), the matter Will be judged between them
With justice, and they Will not be wronged. Al Quran 10:47
Whenever there is deterioration in righteousness and waxing of
sinfulness, the glorious lord incarnates himself. Bhagawata
Purana 9:24:56 from the Vajurveda 32:3
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I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye
13. it is understood to believe in one God and is uncreated etc.
Therefore here it can be understood “ as to manifest oneself”
is by sending a Messenger , as GOD is by definition is infinite
in His Power, Knowledge ,Capability and beyond our
comprehension.
It is clear that all the above Religions came from the same
source. Similar to Microsoft Windows, the same company,
but over time, it has been upgraded by the company to meet the
requirements of the Times. Thus the fundamental reason why
it was invented will be met and only those that are now not
required are removed while others are added on to meet the
sophistication of society. In Religious sense, Rules and
Practices have been made more clear to reduce the incidence
of misunderstanding, violence, and more simple methods to
resolve conflict, reduce the incidence of Greed, Ignorance and
Arrogance and sophisticated Management of Family, Society,
Country, Business, Science, and many more human endeavors
due to the current pace of Civilization. Yet simple, flexible and
clear. Thus the more recent a Messenger more Simple
the Message and will encompass all other prior Teachings:
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14. In fact it will be the Criteria or the Acid Test, so that We can use it
to Check ITSELF too while at the same time to see if it has the
vital parts of a previous Religion!
WE Follow OUR Religion(That is why we are Hindus,
Buddhists, Jews, Christians, Muslims etc)
Are we sure that we Follow the Master or someone or are V the
Master?
If we have sects, it means we differ in our own RELIGION!
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"Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established;
BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS, So shall ye
prosper."Chronichles20:20bThink not that I am come to
destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but
to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass
away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till
all be fulfilled. Mathew5:17-18
Say ye: "We believe in GOD, and the revelation given to us,
and to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes,
REFLECT how can we show contempt to others
when our own HOUSE is in DISORDER!!!
15. and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all)
prophets (pbuta) from their Lord: We make no difference
between one and another of them: And we bow to GOD."
Quran2:136
And in their footsteps(prior Prophets(pbuta) We sent Jesus
the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come before
him:
We sent him the Gospel: therein was guidance and light, and
confirmation of the Law that had come before him: a
guidance and an admonition to those who fear
GOD.Quran5:46
All Buddhas teach the same Truth.
“Reading the Vedas, making offerings to priests, or sacrifices
to the gods, self-mortification by heat or cold, and many such
penances performed for the sake of immortality, these do not
cleanse the man who is not free from delusions” Buddha
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16. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear
them now.Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth(the Holy
Ghost is Arch Angel Gabriel, as according to the Bible this
Angel visited Jesus(phuh) and other Prophets(pbuta) while
here he cannot come until Jesus(pbuh) DEPARTS!), is
come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak
of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he
speak(illiterate Prophet(pbuh): and he will shew you things
to come.He shall glorify me(as Muslims we cannot say any
messenger's name without saying peace be upon him, and
we follow there teachings too as they are in the Quran): for
he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Mat7:22-23
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17. For Further Understanding Please refer:
Same Truth
However Even Under One Roof
There are Differences
19. VR Ordinary Muslims trying to explain to
Ordinary Non Muslims.
Authors Note:
Hope you found this little booklet Truthful and informative.
You will wonder why a basic Muslim takes this much of
trouble? The answer is very simple. We want to follow the
Basic Principles of Islam. This can never be done without
understanding the Character and Practices of the Final
Prophet. Read his Last Sermon to Understand better( we are
asked to inform others even if we know even one thing!).
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