muslim jewish Flashcards
Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs & Buddhists will comprise 10% of Canada’s population,
up from 6 % on the 2001 census.
Muslims now comprise the second largest religious group among immigrants, after
Catholics: 15 per cent of the total
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function of religion
to explain the inexplicable- sense of comfort
what is the western world religion
judaism, christianity, islam
Equated with the worship of a single God and the belief that the God is omnipotent
and omniscient
the eastern world religion
hinduism, buddhism
Hinduism and Buddhism are common
Principal goal is deliverance, or liberation, of the immortal human soul from the
bondage of the body
how many Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs & Buddhists by 2017
10% of the population, up from 6 in 2006
what is the second largest religion among immigrants after catholics
15% of total is muslim
what is the second largest religion in the world
islam
islam
Islam (meaning “submission”) is not only a religion but also a way of
life
Follower is called a Muslim
Mohammed was Islam’s founder
Qur’an (Koran or Quran) holds the most sacred writings
Muslims believe in one true God, Allah
in 2011 how many muslums
940 000 2.8%
Five Pillars of Islam
Faith “There is no God but Allah” Prayer 5 times daily, facing Mecca Almsgiving To help the poor, share Fasting A religious obligation Pilgrimage to Mecca Once in a lifetime
what are the sects of islam
Sunni, largest group
Caliphate an elected to be occupied by a member of the tribe of Mohammed
Shi’ia, second largest group
Emam a Godgiven office for descendants of Mohammed
Shiites primarily in Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Lebonan and India.
Khawarij
Caliph is open to any believer whom the faithful consider fit
Eastern Arabia and North Africa.
Sufis
Ascetic mystics who seek a close union with God now
3% of Muslims, many outside mainstream Islam (dont believe in war or borders)
Bahá’ís: 46600 in 2005- westernized version- adaptable
haram
unlawful and prohibited
haram
unlawful and prohibited All swine 4-footed animals that catch their prey with their mouths Birds of prey By-products of these animals ◦ Pork gelatin ◦ Enzymes used in cheese making Any questionable by-product is avoided Improperly slaughtered animals Slaughter similar to that of Jewish laws Name of God said at the instant of slaughter Fish & seafood are exempt Can eat meat slaughtered by Muslims, Jews, or Christians? Cannot eat meat where any name other than God’s mentioned during slaughter Blood and blood products Alcoholic beverages Fermented foods Intoxicating drugs Unless medically necessary Use of stimulants discouraged Coffee and tea No smoking
Halal
• Halal means permissible and lawful for Muslims according to Islamic Law (Sharia)
• Halal food is gaining world wide recognition as healthy and hygienic food.
Halal is a Quranic term which means allowed or lawful.
Eating Halal is obligatory on every Muslim. Following are the different
Halal food items:
• All plant and their products
• Halal slaughtered meat, poultry, game birds and Halal
• All water creatures, fish, crustaceans and mollusks
• Eggs from acceptable birds only
• slaughtered calves
• Gelatin produced from Halal Bovine & Ovine bones or skins
Makrooh
h means disliked, hated or detested. It is used in reference to actions and deeds that are
referred to negatively in the sunnah or the Quran. E.g. growing long finger nails
Mushbooh
is doubtful and questionable (Shubah/ suspected) - the main domain for halal certification.
Mushbooh
is doubtful and questionable (Shubah/ suspected) - the main domain for halal certification. Mashbooh: food that is questionable ◦ Encouraged to avoid May consume mashbooh or haram ◦ If food is taken by mistake ◦ When forced by others ◦ Fear of dying by hunger or disease
Eid al-Fitr
Celebrates the end of Ramadan
Eid al-Azha
Meat is killed and distributed to the needy in the family or in the
community
Shab-i-Barat
Fireworks mark this night when God determines the actions of every
person for the upcoming year
