Moral Codes (islam+christainity) Ch. 31 And 32 Flashcards
Where can the Beatitudes be found?
The beatitudes are found in the gospel of Matthew (Matthew 5: 1-12
Name the first 4 beatitudes and what they mean today
1.Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven - reminds Christian’s of the importance of having faith in Jesus
2.Blessed are those who mourn , for they will be comforted - reminds Christian’s o say sorry when they do something that is morally wrong
3.Blessed are the meek , for they will inherit the earth - reminds Christian of the importance of being gentle and kind.
4.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness , for they will be satisfied - reminds Christian’s to always do the right thing
Name the last 4 beatitudes and what they mean today
- Blesses are the merciful , for they will be shown mercy - reminds Christian’s of the importance of forgiving one another
6.blessed are the pure in heart , for they will see god - remind Christian that they should always respect and honour those around them
- Blessed are the peacemakers , for they will be called children of god - remind Christians to always work for peace and at restoring relationships and resolving conflict
- Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of of righteousness , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven - reminds Christian’s that is is always important to stand up for the right thing , even if it gets you in trouble
What is islams moral code?
The 5 pillars
Name the 5 pillars of islam in Arabic and English
Shahadah - faith
Salat - prayer
Zakat - charity
Sawn - fasting
Hajj - pilgrimage
Write 5 sentences on salat
Salat means prayer. Muslims pray 5 times a day to Allah. On Fridays they attend communal prayer in a mosque. They say their prayers in Arabic and use aids to pray. Before prayer Muslims preform rituals. Muslims pray facing towards Mecca
Write 5 sentences on zakat
Zakat means charity. During the month of fasting Muslims preform charity donation. They are asked to donate 2.5 % of their savings to charity. Muslims believe this is a way to share their wealth to Allah. This reminds them to follow the golden rule and to reach out to those less fortunate .
What does parable mean?
Stories used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson , as told by Jesus in the gospels
What does miracle mean?
A remarkable event not explicable by science or nature that is usually attributed to a divine agency
What is table fellowship ?
Sharing meals , for example at the last supper
What is the kingdom of god?
A way of living based on the message of Jesus. The kingdom of god represents Christian values such as love and forgiveness
What is a moral code?
A given rule or set of rules that guides moral behaviour
Write 5 sentences of shahadah?
Shahadah means faith. It refers o what Muslims believe in. It states there is one god called Allah and prophet Mohammad his messanger. A Muslims tries to say these words in Arabic everyday as much as possible. When a Muslim child is born these are the first words that are whispered into their ear.
Write 5 sentences on sawn
Sawn means fasting. Every year during the month of Ramadan Muslim fasting during daylight hours. This is a sacrifice they make for their faith. Ramadan lasts between 29-30 days. It’s reminds them to think of people who do not have access to food daily
Write 5 sentences on hajj
Hajj means pilgrimage. Once in a lifetime , Muslims are encouraged to visit Mecca, in Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage. Mecca is the city where prophet Muhammad was born and raised. The pilgrimage last 3 days. During this time , pilgrims pray and reflect.
