The history of world religions dates back to ancient times. Religious beliefs of humanity mainly developed over different eras. Hinduism emerged around 1500 BC in the Indian subcontinent. Buddhism was founded in the 7th century BC by Siddhartha Gautama in India. Judaism was formed in the 12th century BC in the Near East. Christianity emerged in the 1st century AD after the life of Jesus Christ. Islam spread in the 7th century AD in Arabia through the Prophet Muhammad. These religions play a significant role in the lives of millions of people