why hinduism is considered as no religion?

Answer 1

To many people, Religion is only considered where Allah (God) has sent His Book to certain people through a Prophet chosen by Allah (God).

Hinduism has nothing of that sort, so most people think it is a philosophy rather than a religion, even though it is being adopted by millions of people.

Answer 2

Depends on how you define "religion." The way I think of it, religion is defined as a set of rules and beliefs that sets out to explain the existence, purpose, and role of man. When this definition is applied towards Hinduism, then it would qualify as a religion. Whether Hinduism is "the true religion", that's a different question altogether.

Answer 3

HINDUISM
The world's third largest religion
Hinduism differs from Christianity and other Western religions in that it does not have a single founder, a specific theological system, a single system of morality, or a central religious organization. It consists of "thousands of different religious groups that have evolved in India since 1500 BCE." 1

Hinduism has grown to become the world's third largest religion, after Christianity and Islam. It claims about 837 million followers - 13% of the world's population. 2 It is the dominant religion in India, Nepal, and among the Tamils in Sri Lanka. According to the "Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches," there are about 1.1 million Hindus in the U.S. 3 The "American Religious Identification Survey" is believed to be more accurate. 4 They estimated smaller number: 766,000 Hindus in 2001. Still, this is a very significant increase from 227,000 in 1990. Statistics Canada estimates that there are about 157,015 Hindus in Canada. 5

Hinduism is generally regarded as the world's oldest organized religion.

Most forms of Hinduism are henotheistic religions. They recognize a single deity, and view other Gods and Goddesses as manifestations or aspects of that supreme God. Henotheistic and polytheistic religions have traditionally been among the world's most religiously tolerant faiths. However, until recently, a Hindu nationalistic political party controlled the government of India. The linkage of religion, the national government, and nationalism led to a degeneration of the separation of church and state in India. This, in turn, has decreased the level of religious tolerance in that country. The escalation of anti-Christian violence was one manifestation of this linkage. With the recent change in government, the level of violence will diminish.

Answer 4

Hinduism is the oldest existant religion in the world
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world
Hinduism was the first religion to advocate the use of ahimsa...

I rest my case...by the way why do u feel its a no religion

Answer 5

It seems by some other answers that some people really use word noi religion for other than abrahmic religions.

Hindu word literally means Indian. Hiunduism is a collection of varried philosophies. It is a culture , a way of life. It is really not a religion in western sence. As it has no founder and it is not an organised religion with single doctrine.

Answer 6

Saaeed above is totataly wrong. And to Abdullahq: U were according to many people, religion is this and that.

According to many people, Hinduism is considered a religion. So shut up.

Answer 7

Perhaps your definition of religion is confused; Hinduism is generally accepted as a religion.

Answer 8

Hinduism is the world's third largest religion.

I wonder where you got your information.

Answer 9

In the whole world there are two religions in majority-Christinity & Islamic and rest of the religions are considered (by narrow-minded people) as no religion. And overall surprising fact is that GOD IS ONE. God bless you.

Answer 10

u told so .....hinduism is a religion..........the thing is hinduism is also very tolerant to all other religions ......u can become a hindu without really beleiving in it..........& even if ur a hindu u can alwayz beleive & worship other gods to or follow other religions