Confucianism and Islamic Tradition

Question 1

five pillars - prayer

Answer 1

5 times a day to seek guidance

Question 2

five pillars - fasting

Answer 2

Fasting - to learn self control

Question 3

five pillars - pilgrimages

Answer 3

Travel to Makkah to fulfill their religious journey

Question 4

five pillars - Profession of Faith

Answer 4

Muhammad is the messenger of God and the creator of heaven and earth

Question 5

five pillars - Alms

Answer 5

Feed the poor

Question 6

Confucianism believes in…

Answer 6

loyalty to family, good moral character, and benevolence (respect for loved ones)

Question 7

4 virtues of Confucians

Answer 7

Humanity, ritual propriety, appropriate conduct, and practical knowledge.

Question 8

How is the Confucian view of the nature of the person relevant to the Confucian ethical position?

Answer 8

Humans freely make choices to do bad things that make them unhappy and unwise.

Question 9

Why do the Confucians focus on the virtue of filiality

Answer 9

moral obligation to respect and care for one’s parents and ancestors, regardless of social status.