Abrahamic Faiths - Creeds and Beliefs Flashcards
What is the most important prayer in Judaism?
Shema Israel
Most important Judaic Sacred Text?
Torah(Law)
What is the second most important book in Judaism?
TALMUD
Talmud is a large book of civil and religious laws and ethical teachings
What does mitzvah mean?
Commandment (613)
Tanakh
Means: Sacred writing in judaism
Torah(teaching)
Nevlim(prophets)
Ketuvim(writings)
What is the Sunna?
A collection of Muhammad’s own words and actions, as memorized and recorded by his inner circle of family and friends “Sunna” means beaten path
What is the Hadith?
A record of Muhammad’s words, actions an statements about current religious practices by others, and whether he approved of those practices. It also gives stories about what Muhammad was like in person.
What are the two accompaniments to the Qur’ an?
Sunna and Hadith
Most holy text in Islam
Qur’ an; given to the Prophet Muhammed by the angel Gabriel. It gives guidance on how to WORSHIP, behave and see the world
What are the three books of Islam called together?
The Shariah Law
Five Pillars of Islam
- Creed (Shahadah)
- Prayer (Salat):
- Almsgiving (Zakat)
- Fasting (Sawm)
- Pilgrimage (Hajj):
