Books in World of Beliefs series

The Islamic religion began almost 1,400 years ago in what is now Saudi Arabia. Muslim's believe that this is when the Prophet Muhammad received revelations from God. Muhammad's followers and successors soon spread the word of Islam beyond Arabia. To Muslims - the followers of Islam - their religion is a way of life, forming and guiding their entire culture and society. Islam's teachings have spread around the world and the Muslim population today numbers more than a billion people.

Buddhism began in northern India about 2,500 years ago. Its founder was a royal prince named Siddhartha Gautauma who became known as the Buddha. He taught his followers how to overcome suffering, greed, and desire, and how to achieve "enlightenment." His teachings spread from India to Sri Lanka and then to other parts of Asia, where it has thrived down to the present day.

Buddhism began in northern India about 2,500 years ago. Its founder was a royal prince named Siddhartha Gautauma who became known as the Buddha. He taught his followers how to overcome suffering, greed, and desire, and how to achieve "enlightenment." His teachings spread from India to Sri Lanka and then to other parts of Asia, where it has thrived down to the present day.