5 Largest Religions In The World

5 Largest Religions In The World

5. Sikhism

Followers: 30 Million Followers

Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak. The religion was founded in the state of Punjab in India.the people who follow this religion are called Sikh. The holy book of this religion is “Guru Granth Sahib” which was written in Gurmukhi script originally

4. Buddhism

Followers: 400 Million

Buddhism was founded in 600 BC by Siddhartha Gautama who is also known as “The Buddha” Buddhism is a Dharmic religion and just like Hinduism the teachings are based on life after death, karma and reincarnation. The people who follow Buddhism are called Buddhists. The holy book of Buddhism is called “The Tripitaka meaning Three Baskets. 

3. Hinduism

Followers: 1 Billion Followers

Hinduism is currently the third biggest religion in the world and also one of the oldest religion on this earth. Almost 99.99% of the total Hindu population lives in South Asia ad India along consist of 90% of Hindu followers. 

2. Islam

Followers: 1.6 Billion Followers

 The people who follow Islamic religion are known as Muslims and they strictly believe in Muhammad, Allah, Sunnah and Quran. It is the oldest and second biggest religion in the world.

1. Christianity

Followers: 2.3 Billion

They believe that Jesus was the son of God. They have a high faith in death and returning of Jesus. Their holy book is called Bible and it is read by most of the Christians.