Digambara monk the Jain text, "Dravyasamgraha": Digambara monks are also called "nirgrantha" which means "one without any bonds". The term originally applied to those of them who were on the point of attaining to omniscience, on the attainment of which they were called "munis". Rishabhanatha (the first "tirthankara") is said to be the first "Digambara" monk of the present half cycle of time ("avasarpini"). The presence of gymnosophists (naked philosophers) in Greek records as early as the fourth century BC, supports the claim of the "Digambaras" that they have preserved the ancient "Śramaṇa" practice. "Acharya" Bhadrabahu, "Acharya" Kundakunda are two of the
Religion in the Middle East include the Ahmadiyya. A major source of conflict in the Muslim Middle East is the divisive nature between the two main sects of Islam: Sunni and Shi'a. Though these two sects agree on the fundamentals of Islam and the teachings of the Qur'an, they are in conflict about who would lead the Muslim community after the Prophet Muhammad's death. The Battle of Siffin was a significant schism between the two sects. Throughout the years, other differences have arisen between practices, beliefs and culture. Many conflicts between the two communities have occurred. Sunni is the largest branch of Islam and dominates