Comparing The Five Pillars Of Islam

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Hindus believes in many gods who are all one, and a circle of life, death, and reincarnation.
Buddhists believe in no gods, and a circle of life, death, and reincarnation, which can be escaped eventually with the correct mindset, correct actions, and the correct livelihood. Jews believe in one god, the holy covenant between God and Abraham, and the Ten Commandments. Christians believe in the Holy Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and also in the ten Commandments. Muslims believe in Allah and His last prophet Muhammed, their lives are guided are guided by the five pillars of Islam

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