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Jainism and Islam

Jainism is a religion that started in India more than 2,500 years ago. It teaches that everything in the world has a soul and that all souls are equal. Jainism believes in non-violence and respect for all living creatures, including bugs, animals, and plants. They also believe in karma, which means that what goes around comes around. This means that if you do bad things, bad things will happen to you, and if you do good things, good things will happen to you. Jainism also believes in living a simple life, practicing self-control, and being truthful. People who follow Jainism are called Jains.

Islam is a religion that started in Saudi Arabia more than 1,400 years ago. It teaches that there is only one God, Allah, and that Muhammad is his messenger. Muslims believe in doing good deeds and following the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the basic rules that Muslims follow. These include:

1) Believing in Allah and Muhammad as his messenger
2) Praying five times a day facing Mecca
3) Giving to charity or helping others in need
4) Fasting during the month of Ramadan
5) Making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your lifetime if you are physically and financially able to do so.

Muslims also believe in the Day of Judgment, when Allah will judge everyone's good and bad deeds. They aim to follow the example of Muhammad and to bring peace and justice to the world. People who follow Islam are called Muslims.