"Prophet Joseph," while being captivating due to commendable acting and direction, leans heavily into an Islamic viewpoint. Its stance against idol worship and a rather simplified portrayal of Pharaoh's acceptance of Abrahamic faith based on a singular dream interpretation from Surah 12 about Joseph is evident. It feels as though only 10% of the content is rooted in fact, with the rest stemming from oversimplifications.
Polytheistic faiths embrace the unity of absolute truth but interpret it in a myriad of ways. Hindus see the Atman (inner soul) as equal to Brahman (ultimate reality) and have numerous paths to Moksha - one of which is Bhakti, akin to Abrahamic surrender to the divine. Buddhism, not recognizing a soul or god, emphasizes Nirvana as a merging with the ultimate, paralleling the Abrahamic concept of prophethood. Jainism, eschewing the notion of god, focuses on 'kaivalya,' the soul's emancipation, similar to enlightenment in Abrahamic traditions.
The Abrahamic emphasis on monotheism and its subsequent suppression of polytheistic practices is often tied to historical atrocities, the erasure of ancient knowledge, and societal downturns. The rise of Abrahamic faiths has frequently correlated with declines in civilizations like Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan, and ancient India. Notably, after Muhammad, many enlightened individuals in the Middle East concealed their truths, fearing persecution, such as Mansoor-al-hallaj. Europe, post-separating religion from state after the Renaissance, saw notable advancements. If nations like Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan were to embrace their pre-Abrahamic roots in Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism, respectively, it could potentially lead to increased prosperity, peace, and enlightenment, drawing from figures like Bodhidharma, Baba Farid, Jhulelal, and Guru Nanak.
Polytheistic faiths embrace the unity of absolute truth but interpret it in a myriad of ways. Hindus see the Atman (inner soul) as equal to Brahman (ultimate reality) and have numerous paths to Moksha - one of which is Bhakti, akin to Abrahamic surrender to the divine. Buddhism, not recognizing a soul or god, emphasizes Nirvana as a merging with the ultimate, paralleling the Abrahamic concept of prophethood. Jainism, eschewing the notion of god, focuses on 'kaivalya,' the soul's emancipation, similar to enlightenment in Abrahamic traditions.
The Abrahamic emphasis on monotheism and its subsequent suppression of polytheistic practices is often tied to historical atrocities, the erasure of ancient knowledge, and societal downturns. The rise of Abrahamic faiths has frequently correlated with declines in civilizations like Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan, and ancient India. Notably, after Muhammad, many enlightened individuals in the Middle East concealed their truths, fearing persecution, such as Mansoor-al-hallaj. Europe, post-separating religion from state after the Renaissance, saw notable advancements. If nations like Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan were to embrace their pre-Abrahamic roots in Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism, respectively, it could potentially lead to increased prosperity, peace, and enlightenment, drawing from figures like Bodhidharma, Baba Farid, Jhulelal, and Guru Nanak.