Belief in a multitude of gods and goddesses, karma, reincarnation, and the pursuit of moksha (liberation).

• Rooted in ancient Vedic traditions
• Evolved over centuries with various schools of philosophy
• Blended with local practices and mythologies

Islam considers polytheism (shirk) as the gravest sin. It upholds the oneness of Allah and rejects all forms of idol worship and reincarnation. All human beings are judged based on deeds and belief, not caste or rebirth.

The Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and the goal of reaching Nirvana (liberation from the cycle of suffering).

• Absence of belief in a Creator God
• Denial of the soul as a permanent entity
• Emphasis on self-liberation without divine guidance

Islam teaches that ultimate peace and salvation come through belief in and worship of Allah. Human beings have a soul, are created by Allah, and are accountable in the Hereafter. Enlightenment cannot be achieved without divine revelation.

Rejection of belief in God or the supernatural, often relying solely on materialism and scientific empiricism.

• Rise during Enlightenment and post-modernism
• Critique of religion based on historical abuses and perceived contradictions
• Often presented as 'scientific' or 'rational'

Islam firmly rejects atheism and asserts that belief in Allah is the most rational and natural position. The existence of a Creator is evident in the design and order of the universe. Denying God leads to spiritual emptiness and lack of accountability.

Energy healing, crystal powers, horoscopes, channeling spirits, divine self-realization, and belief in universal consciousness.

• Association with jinn and dark spiritual forces
• Undermines belief in One God
• Leads to shirk through reliance on created forces

Islam warns against all forms of magic, astrology, and seeking knowledge from unseen sources not sanctioned by Allah. True spirituality is grounded in revelation and connection with the Creator — not mysticism or self-deification.

• Ahmadiyya/Qadianism
• Nation of Islam
• Baháʼí Faith
• Modern cults with fabricated books

• Rejecting the finality of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• Altering the core message of Islam
• Creating confusion among sincere seekers

Islam is clear: Muhammad ﷺ is the final messenger and no prophet will come after him (Qur'an 33:40). Any claim of new prophethood or revelation is false and misguiding. The Qur'an is complete and preserved, and the religion of Islam is sealed.

Monotheism and following the law revealed to Moses (peace be upon him), who was sent as a prophet to guide the Children of Israel.

• Exclusive ethnocentrism replacing the universal message
• Modification and addition to the original revealed law
• Rejection of subsequent prophets
• Anthropomorphic descriptions of God

Islam honors Moses as one of the greatest prophets and acknowledges the Torah (in its original form) as divine revelation. Islam restores the universal nature of God's message and completes the message of all previous prophets.