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Jerome Taylor (September 27, 2011). "War of Words Breaks Out Among Jehovah's Witnesses". The Independent. There are two major sects within Islam: Sunnis and Shiites. The majority (90%) of Muslims are Sunnis. Gruss, Edmond C. (1972). The Jehovah's Witnesses and Prophetic Speculation. Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Co. pp.20–58. ISBN 0-87552-306-4. Reformist" fundamentalism, in contrast, "criticizes the tradition, the commentaries, popular religious practices" ( Maraboutism, the cult of saints), "deviations, and superstitions"; it aims to purify Islam by returning to the Quran and the Sunnah. 18th-century examples are Shah Waliullah Dehlawi in India and Ibn Abdul Wahhab in the Arabian Peninsula. This reformism is often "developed in response to an external threat" such as "the influence of Hinduism on Islam". In the late 19th century, the salafiyya movement spread throughout the Arab countries; "marking a phase between Fundamentalism and Islamism". [23] Sayyid Rashid Rida (1865–1935), a major scholar of the early Salafiyya, believed that the triumphs of early generations of Muslims ( Salaf) were God's reward for them being faithful followers and blamed contemporary decline of Muslims on four major factors: i) European imperialism ii) Western philosophy iii) neglect of the correct practice of Islam iv) Raafidi doctrines [24]

Buddhism was founded in the fifth century B.C. by Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha. After giving up an extravagant life of excess, the man who came to be known as the Buddha discovered enlightenment through giving up his wealth and position to live a simple life as a monk. His efforts to teach others how to do the same became the foundation of Buddhism. Advanced strategies and mechanisms for scientific research and the development of a plan for implementation. Believers are saved by grace; Salvation cannot be earned by human efforts or good works (Ephesians 2:8–9). Ingersoll-Wood, Carrie S. (2022). "The Educational Identity Formation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Religion & Education". Religion & Education. 49 (3): 310–338. doi: 10.1080/15507394.2022.2102875. S2CID 251542550.The emergence of the next phase occurred in the context of the de-colonialisation era following the Second World War, during which Islamic fundamentalists were persecuted by authoritarian regimes and became radicalized. The radical new teachings were epitomized in the treatises of Egyptian Islamist scholar Sayyid Qutb, which elucidated notions such as the return of the Jahiliyya (pre-Islamic barbarity). Influenced by Qutb, a number of vanguard groups sprang up which turned to violence and terror in their struggle against "apostate" regimes. In Iran, a radical Shiʿa combination of Khomeini's doctrine of wilayat-i faqih (guardianship of the jurist) and ʿAli Shariʿati's modernist social reinterpretations of the Qur’an would form the ideological basis of the 1979 Iranian revolution. [41] If crimes are committed, Sharia law is known for its harsh punishments. For example, the punishment for theft is amputating a person’s hand. Adultery can carry the penalty of death by stoning. However, many Muslims do not support such extreme measures. Muslim Prayer, Holidays Muslims believe several prophets were sent to teach Allah’s law. They respect some of the same prophets as Jews and Christians, including Abraham, Moses, Noah and Jesus. Muslims contend that Muhammad was the final prophet. Lawson, Ronald (December 1, 1995). "Sect-State Relations: Accounting for the Differing Trajectories of Seventh-day Adventists and Jehovah's Witnesses". Sociology of Religion. 56 (4): 351–377. doi: 10.2307/3712195. ISSN 1069-4404. JSTOR 3712195. You Can Encourage an Inactive Christian". Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook. Watch Tower Society. p.5.

The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran is seen by some scholars [ who?] as a success of Islamic fundamentalism. [63] [64] [65] Some scholars [ who?] argue that Saudi Arabia is also largely governed by fundamentalist principles (see Wahhabi movement) [66] but Johannes J.G. Jansen disagrees, arguing that it is more akin to a traditional Muslim state, where a power separation exists between "princes" ( umarā) and "scholars" ( ulama). [67] In contrast, Jansen argues that Khomeini came to power by advocating the formation of a system of Islamic government where the highest level of authority is in the hands of the ulamā (see Wilayat al Faqih). [68] Islamic fundamentalist groups [ edit ] In a 2005 Lowy Institute for International Policy Poll 57% of Australians indicated they are worried about the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. [83] [84] [85] Amos N. Guiora noted that this is equivalent to the number of Australians who perceived American Foreign Policy as a threat, he further noted that not just Muslim countries have an unfavourable opinion of the United States but a large number of western countries such as: France, Germany, Great Britain and Spain and concluded that Australia was not an outlier on this regard. [86] The Lowly Institute claimed that the result "raised eyebrows". Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God, sent to earth as a man and a messiah to save people from their sins. Buddhism has five precepts to which followers are expected to adhere. These precepts dictate that Buddhists refrain from killing, stealing, lying, misusing sex, and using drugs or alcohol.Jesus Christ died for the sins of each and every person in the world (1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:14; 1 Peter 2:24).

There Will Be a Resurrection of the Righteous". The Watchtower. February 15, 1995. p.11. Men and women of old who exercised strong faith in Jehovah and his promises and remained faithful to the death were 'declared righteous' by Jehovah on the basis of their faith, and they will without doubt share in the 'resurrection of the righteous'.Muslims believe that Muhammad continued to receive revelations from Allah throughout the rest of his life.