My conversion from a Buddhist to a Muslim does not mean I have leave Buddhism as my religion.
However, being a Muslim actually helps me to put the basic Five Precepts of Buddhism (pañca-sīla) into practice everyday.
What are the Five Precepts taught in Buddhism?
Pañca-sīla / The Five Precepts
(In Pali & English language)
1) Pāṇātipātā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from killing.
2) Adinnādānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking what is not given.
3) Kāmesumicchācāra veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the training to avoid sexual misconduct.
4) Musāvādā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.
I undertake the training rule to abstain from false speech.
5) Surāmerayamajjapamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
I undertake the training rule to abstain from fermented drink that causes heedlessness.
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