Religious Belief Systems of the Ancient Times: Islam and Hinduism

Throughout history, major belief systems have developed and have played a significant role in shaping the culture and historical development of a region. Such belief systems which have played such a major impact on their region's development are Hinduism and Islam. Hinduism and Islam's dietary restrictions, belief in afterlife, and traditional values have influenced how the Islamic and Hindu people lead their every day lives, and how their nations have developed.
<Tab/>The Islamic religion began in 622 A.D. in the Arabian Peninsula. In 570 A.D. Muhammad, who was at that time…