The Oxford American Dictionary's definition of religion is "the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power". Religion is the one identity trait which goes through a painful process when changed. Hindus and Sikhs lived peacefully with their Muslim friends in Afghanistan, but after the Taliban came in power, things have changed. As Afghanistan was going through a rather violent period during the Taliban years, the Hindus and people of other minority religions were suppressed. As a result, many Hindus had to flee to other countries. Religion became the national identity; it became more important to be a Muslim than to be an Afghan.

Hinduism, originally from India, is the most ancient religion in the world. But nothing can be said about when it started and who established the religion. It initiated with the religious practices of the Aryans who moved from present day Iran towards India ("The History of Hinduism").

"Hindu Afghans who have seen their loved ones, their......

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Title: Hindus In Afghanistan
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