Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Miracles & Wonders
Extraordinary events that defy natural law are reported in every religious tradition. Miracles serve as signs of divine power, authentication of prophets, and reminders that the natural world is not the final word. From parting seas to healing the blind, these accounts inspire faith and provoke debate.
Across the World's Religions
Christianity
- Practice
- Miracles of Jesus — healing, resurrection, nature miracles
- Key Text
- John 2:1-11; Mark 5:21-43; Acts 2:22
Islam
- Practice
- Mu'jizat — Quran as supreme miracle; splitting the moon
- Key Text
- Quran 17:88, 54:1-2
Judaism
- Practice
- Nissim — parting the Red Sea, manna, burning bush
- Key Text
- Exodus 14:21-22; Exodus 3:1-6
Hinduism
- Practice
- Siddhis (supernatural powers), divine lilas (divine play)
- Key Text
- Bhagavad Gita 11:5-13; Bhagavata Purana 10
Buddhism
- Practice
- Iddhi (psychic powers) — acknowledged but not emphasized
- Key Text
- DN 11 (Kevaddha Sutta); AN 3.60