| Ulama | Islamic doctors of the law; interpreters of Qur'an and Shari'a. |
| Umma | Islamic community who live in submission to Allah. |
| Underworld | Abode of spirits of the dead. |
| Unification Church | Belief that Jesus brought only spritual salvation; another messiah awaited to complete God's purposes; 'Divine Principle' is Scripture. |
| Unitarian / Univeralism | All humans will attain salvation; blend of atheism, and neo paganism. |
| Unity in Diversity Council | Inclusionist belief in, equanimity and tolerance for all religions. |
| Untouchables | Banished Hindus without caste |
| Upanishads | Hindu Scripture which develop concept of Brahman. |
| Urna | ('beauty spot') Buddhism forehead spot denoting wisdom and deep perception; Buddha has one. |
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