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who came before Adam:as:??
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Every prophet had the same message. God didn't invent different religions for each of his prophets. Since the last Messenger is Mohammad (PBUH) and the only Book protected by any human interference is the Quran, we follow Islam.
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I am very much “secured”.
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one would think a level-headed individual wouldn't believe a god described as "the most compassionate" and "the most merciful" would send 5 out of every 6 people he creates to an eternal hellfire and watch them suffer forever. that sounds more like "the most sadistic" and "most egotistical" than anything else.
the notion of "this is the ONLY true religion" is a scare tactic, and it works quite well for the most part...so long as the subjects remain in fear and suppress natural desire to expand the mind.
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nikhil: so according to your religion, even I will get salvation being a muslim - totally different than any other religion?
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please clarify the piece in bold
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sorry for my poor english.
I meant being a muslim which is a totally different faith than any given religion, you still think I will get salvation?
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thanks for clarifying.
firstly, Islam is not a “totally unique” religion, nor are Muslims “totally different” from others…all Abrahamists, whether Jew/Christian/Muslim share much of the same core set of beliefs.
secondly, according to our beliefs…the organized religion you were born into and/or subscribe to does not affect any “eligibility” for salvation, whether you are Muslim/Sikh/Jewish/Agnostic/whatever. you being a Muslim will help you to reach salvation/moksha/nirvana/enlightenment/union with god/etc. so long as Islam teaches you to act in a righteous manner, maintain good intentions, cleansing of karma, and so on. Many religions are capable of doing this, and many different religious scriptures contain truth and promote righteous behavior, mindset, and lifestyle. there are virtuous people of all ethnicities, colors, religions, etc. Diversity is not a bad thing, and diverse beliefs don’t have to mean there is one right belief and all others are wrong. as the thread title states, there are many paths to god. i don’t believe that 5/6ths of the world will reach a dead-end and are sent to a fiery, eternal hell while only Muslims continue on to some heavenly paradise.
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I don’t mean to sound disrespectful, but that sounds more like a perception of the human mind (which is limited in many ways) than a religion.
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yes, you will. In Gita, Krishna says that whatever path you choose, ultimately you reach him.
you may pray directly to Krishna, the short-cut, or can pray your own way as per your sect or religion, via-long way your last goal is Krishna.
By the way, read sometime Gita, the holi book of Hindus, compiled in period unknown, not altered or tempred at all and reaches us as a divine gift in totality.
You do not need any interpretation, no context problem, nor consultation of a good Hindu to understand Gita. Just read it and analyze as per your understanding.
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Got an idea for ya, bro 
You should convert to some other religion. You’ll be better off. Seriously … you’re gonna get to Krishna any way right ? So if you’re in another religion and (just in case) Hinduism is not the true religion and some other religion is, you double your chances of going to heaven.
Am I a genius or what ? 
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Yes, of course.
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You are. 
However, you don’t have the full facts yet.
According to the Gita, all paths do lead to God, put some are faster than the others. The best one is said to be “Kriya Yoga” (one particular kind of yoga).
(Also, my understanding of the Gita is that during this discourse Krishna was speaking from full God-consciousness, so when he refers to “I” in the text, it should be read as “God”. So in this context, what the Gita tries to say is that all paths lead to God, not to “Krishna”.)
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No Rohit, Gita does not need interpretation. Krishna in Gita talks for himself, Krishna is Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Rama, Kalki so and so.
and there is no such Krya Yoga. It is Karma Yoga, not any yogic exercise, but the way we fulfil our duties.
No dear, you are not a genious.
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First of all people worship different things not all aim for a Supreme Being. So how can you say that those people who believe in “things” are being led or leading themselves to God? I would think they are going ‘away’ from God.
And mind the language. 
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According to traditional Hinduism (with which I disagree, btw), Krishna is supposed to be an incarnation of Vishnu. This is the first time I am seeing anyone refer to him as Bramha and Shiva.
Also, IMHO Gita does need interpretation, as it is full of symbolism and parables. It always seemed confusing to me until I read “God Speaks to Arjuna” by Sri Paramhansa Yogananda. For me, that is the best available interpretation of the Gita.
http://www.google.com/search?q=Kriya+Yoga
BTW, Kriya Yoga is sometimes also called “Raj Yoga” (the Royal Yoga).
There are many kinds of yogas; Kriya Yoga and Karma Yoga are just two of them. Some others are: Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Hatha Yoga, etc.
http://www.holistic-online.com/Yoga/hol_yoga_Types.htm
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^^
I saw a club called the Royal Yoga Club once. I dun do yoga though. 
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what is the use of praying without seeking the knowledge or education
just sit in the corner "true god " will take care?
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Im not quite sure what you are trying to say.
The use of praying is that we get closer to God. And how can we go in search of knowledge if we dont have the basics straight in our heads?
The importance of knowledge and education has been stressed in Islam. In case you werent aware.
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part of the education is to accept the reality on the ground and live with
different faiths since there will be always different paths to god
and you cant change it .