Atlas of Religions

This work – an encyclopedia in an atlas – specializes in religions, known as the Abrahamic and secular religions, so the atlas is divided into two main sections: the first section includes the Abrahamic religions in detail and the books revealed by God to their prophets, such as: (Hanifism – Judaism – Sabianism – Christianity – Islam). The second section includes the old secular religions that were established by humans who have their rights and obligations. Even if some of their origins trace back to prophets sent in their communities, their followers distorted this religion and changed what was in it. Such as the Zoroastrian religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Jainism, Greek, Roman, etc. This atlas is based on the geographical map with its deep historical, social, intellectual, and creative aspects, in addition to photographic imagery that enhances the scene of the event. I conducted field surveys over different years across most of the scene of the Abrahamic and some secular religions, as is clear and evident in every photo I took in this regard. This required great effort – may Allah ease my affairs – and therefore it took several years to compile, design, and author this book in stages. I pause in working on it from time to time whenever circumstances are not suitable for work. I also made every effort to rely on sources of each doctrine through their teachings, as I mentioned earlier, away from inciting hatred and enmity. I also reinforced this presentation with a set of trustworthy texts from credible scientific references, as in the Encyclopedia of Religions, Sects, and Contemporary Parties, which I benefited greatly from in this regard, along with other Arabic and non-Arabic books, websites, and CDs, which I listed at the end of the sources and references for each religion.