Compare and Contrast Hinduism and Islam

            Compare and Contrast Hinduism and Islam Outline.
             Thesis: Hindu and Islamic religions seem to constantly be bickering over their very complex differences, but they have more in common than many might think.
             Hook: Although the religions share some similar viewpoints when it comes to religion, their differences greatly outweigh their similarities.
             II. Point 1: The Two Religion's Customs and Beliefs.
             a. Hinduism's individual thoughts and ideas that differ from those of Islam.
             b. Islam's individual thoughts and ideas that differ from those of Hinduism.
             c. Thoughts and ideas shared by both religions.
             III. Point 2: The Two Religion's Basic Structures.
             a. Hinduism- Many gods; Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu; student initiation; Ganges River is the "holy river"; meditation, yoga, reincarnation, religious tolerance and flexibility; no church authority.
             b. Islam- year 1200, Arab traders; Mughal; Jewish Torah, Christian Gospels are incorporated; god; prophets; Mohammed; Qur"an; monotheism; Five Pillars; fasting.
             c. Similarities- worship of at least one god; spiritual understandings; discipline; prayer; pilgrimages.
             VI. Point 3:Divisions and other info.
             a. Hinduism- not very divided groups of religious followers; don't eat meat, "sacred cow".
             b. Islam- divisions; Sunnis, Shiah, Kharijites, Shiites, and others, do eat meat.
             c. Both- conflicts with one another, such as the "meat issue".
             V. Conclusion: .
             Although both religions practice peace, prayer, and the belief of one or more god, they still continue to have issues with one another, and despite their similarities, their conflicts continue to arise, causing problems throughout today's society.