Top 10 Religions of the World: Beliefs, Followers, and Historical Influence
Christianity emerged from Jewish traditions and spread rapidly through the Roman Empire.
Islam quickly expanded after the Prophet Muhammad’s death, forming vast caliphates.
Rooted in the Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic traditions, Hinduism evolved over millennia without a single founder.
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), Buddhism spread across Asia through peaceful missionaries and royal patronage, especially under Emperor Ashoka of India.
Founded by Guru Nanak and developed by nine successive Gurus, Sikhism arose in response to religious conflicts, promoting unity, compassion, and justice.
As the oldest Abrahamic faith, Judaism influenced Christianity and Islam
One of the world's earliest monotheistic religions, Zoroastrianism was the state religion of the Persian empires and deeply influenced Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Founded by Bahá'u'lláh, the Bahá'í Faith grew despite persecution. It emphasizes world unity and has established communities and administrative systems across the globe.
Jainism developed alongside Buddhism in India, emphasizing extreme nonviolence and spiritual purity.
Shinto is Japan's indigenous religion, deeply intertwined with Japanese culture and tradition.
Rooted in Laozi’s teachings, Taoism shaped Chinese spirituality, medicine, and martial arts.