Judaism, Islam, Sikhism Flashcards
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Coming of age celebration for Jewish boys of 13 and girls of 12
Diaspora
The group of Jewish people who do not live in Israel yet are still Jewish
Gurdwara
The house of worship for Sikhism, men and women cover their heads and remove shoes, houses the Adi Granth, which people are not supposed to turn their backs on while in worship, participants in the worship sit on the floor
Hajj
The Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, lasts one week, every Muslim is required to go at least once in their lifetime (if financially and physically able), starts at Medina
Kaaba
“The Cube”, the cube in Mecca that is considered the most important religious location, is believed to have been built by Abraham or Ishmael
Mool Mantra
The opening lines of the Adi Granth, is a profession of faith
Panth
Spiritual path/tradition created by a guru
Pesach
another word for the Jewish holiday Passover
Sarbat de Bhalla
Sikhism ethical practice, means “Welfare unto all”
Sawm
The Muslim ritual of fasting during Ramadan, during which Muslims cannot drink, eat, smoke, have sex from sunrise to sunset, lasts one month (9th month of Islamic calendar)
Seva
Sikhism ethical practice, daily selfless service to humanity, goes with “Simaran” (prayer)
Shabbat
The day of worship/rest for Jewish people, happens on a Saturday, restrictions on work, technology, etc. depend on the sect someone is in
Sunnah
teachings and actions of Muhammad in the hadith
Tanakh
Jewish acronym for all Hebrew scripture; “Ta” Torah (law or instruction, used to teach all Jewish beliefs), “Na” Nevi’im (writings of the prophets, begins w/ Joshua), “Kh” Ket’u’bum (books of writing often used as prayers)
Umma
A Muslim community, created by Muhammad
