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Islam vs Budhaism
FINAL PROJECT
TOPIC:
ISLAM VS BUDDHISM
SUBMITTED TO: MAM SHAHLA
DATE:
28TH/ MAY/2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Islam page 3
Buddhism page 4
Women in Islam page 5-10
Women in Buddhism page 10-16
Conclusion page 17
References page 18

Introduction
WHAT IS ISLAM:
The Arabic word 'Islam' simply means 'submission', and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. 'Mohammedanism' is thus a misnomer because it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad rather than God. 'Allah' is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians alike.
Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world's population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the majority have nothing to do with the extremely grave events which have come to be associated with their faith.
Muslims believe in One, Unique, Incomparable God; in the Angels created by Him; in the prophets through whom His revelations were brought to mankind; in the Day of Judgment and individual accountability for actions; in God's complete authority over human destiny and in life after death. Muslims believe in a chain of prophets starting with Adam and including

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