Question

Which religion believes in strict monotheism?
(A) Hinduism
(B) Islam
(C) Sikhism
(D) Christianity

Answer 1

Hint: It is the second largest religion in the world which follows the belief in strict monotheism. It is an Abrahamic religion. Followers of this religion aim to live a life of voluntary submission to their God.

Complete answer: Monotheism is the religious belief in a single God and it is in opposition with polytheism which is the religious belief in multiple Gods. Islam is the religion that follows strict monotheism and the word used to denote it is Tawhid. The entire religious adherence of followers of Islam is centered around the idea of Tawhid. Followers of Islam are called as the Muslims and their life is based on accepting surrender to the will of their one and only God, Allah. It is in the 7th century CE, Islam emerged in the context of Judaism as well as Christianity. Muslims believe that many prophets were sent to them to propagate and teach the laws of Allah and Prophet Muhammad was the last of the messengers of God. The major holy text of Islam is the Quran which is believed to be the speech of God revealed to Prophet Muhammad. Sunnis and Shias are the two major sects of Islam of which the majority of Muslim population belongs to Sunnis.
Though Sikhism and Christianity are known to be monotheistic, Sikhism is more a panentheistic religion that believes God is present in every part of the creation and Christianity is more represented by belief in the Trinity of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Hinduism is completely a polytheistic religion.

Thus, the option (B) is correct.

Note: Kaaba shrine in Mecca, the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, and the Prophet Muhammad’s mosque in Medina are some of the important holy places of Islam. Declaration of faith, five daily ritual prayers, alms tax for charity, fasting in the month of Ramadan and the pilgrimage to Mecca are the five pillars of Islam.