Religion is a belief system that explains the basic facts of life and aims at guiding people. It affects values, laws, customs and rites in an individual, group or nation.

It provides hope and a sense of purpose in life. It is also a social system that brings unity and social order, inward and outward peace and harmony.

Despite its plethora of shortcomings, religion has been a major part of human life for centuries. It has shaped human morals, developed virtues and established social control.

The most important function of religion is its ability to bring peace and harmony in the mind of its followers. It tries to maintain their spirituality and reconcile them with their existence, by giving them hopes of a better future, often through pictures of heaven or hell.

Religion teaches true human character and self-transformation. It transforms anxiety into peace, arrogance into humility, envy into compassion and awakens the pure soul within man and his love for the Source.

It gives strength to a person, enhances their self-confidence and makes them strong in times of need. It is the only source of peace and stability that can give a person a sense of identity and purpose in life.

In modern times, religion has become a significant factor in society and holds sway over the people. It helps in resolving the social problems, develops self-confidence, and enhances virtues in the society.