Non-western And Islamic Worlds Flashcards
What does Buddhism believe in?
Buddhism has NO gods
It is based on Four Noble Truths
What does Hinduism believe in?
It possesses a type of henotheistic (many gods, but one main god) trinity - has thousands of other deities
Chinese ideologies
- Confucianism
- Taoism
- Mencius
- Legalism
Confucianism
May be described as “Rational Humanism”
Taoism (aka Daoism)
May be described as “Intuitive Mysticism”
Mencius
New dimensions to Confucian thought (human nature & government)
Legalism
Embraces a pragmatic approach ( practical as opposed to idealistic)
What is Islam like?
Islam is not a united entity
What are the key texts that guide the Muslim community?
Hadith, Sunnah, & Shariah
When did the traditions of the Hadith, Sunnah, and shariah emerge to guide the community?
Since the death of Muhammad
What is Hadith ?
Report(s)
What is Sunnah?
Established custom
What is Shariah?
Ideal Islamic law
What caused the split in Islam?
Disagreement over Muhammad’s successor
What principle did Sunnis uphold regarding leadership?
The caliph (leader) owed hrs position to the consent of the Islamic community
Who do Shiah (Shiites) Muslims believe should lead?
Only Muhammad’S descendants (kinsmen)
What is the Kabba?
A shrine in Mecca
What is the Hegira (Hijra) in Islamic history?
The Hegira (Hijra) refers to the “migration” of Muhammad, which becomes the starting year for the Muslim calendar
What does the term “Quran” mean?
Quran means “recite” and refers to the reciting of the revelations to Muhammad
How do Muslims view the Quran?
Muslims view it as the final revelation from God
What is a specific belief about marriage in Islam? (It can vary depending on the social/legal climate)
Males can marry up to 4 wives (polygamy)
What is a Muslim view of Jesus Christ?
Muslims believe that Jesus did not die in the cross and was protected from crucifixion.
