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What are the 5 pillars of Islam.

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Shahaadah (Profession of Faith)
Salaat (Prayer)
Zakat (Almsgiving)
Sawm (Fasting)
Hajj (Pilgrimage)

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Why would a Christian be against abortion?

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‘thou shall not kill’
‘only God can take life’

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Why would a Muslim be against abortion?

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‘do not take life except by Allah’s leave’
‘Do not take life which Allah has made sacred’

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Why would a Christian be for abortion?

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‘most loving thing to do’

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Define ‘Evolution’

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belief that all creatures developed from less complex forms.

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Define ‘Environmental responsibility’

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Our duty, as humans, to preserve nature.

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Define ‘Sanctity of life’

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The belief that all life is sacred or precious.

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Define ‘Quality of life’

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The extent to which life is pleasurable.

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Define ‘Abortion’

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The deliberate ending of a pregnancy.

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Define ‘Euthanasia’

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The act of killing a person because a decision has been reached that death is the best option.

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Define ‘Afterlife’

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Life after Death (an example of this would be heaven and hell).

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Define ‘Soul’

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The spiritual aspect of a being.

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Define ‘Morality’

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Standards determining what is right and wrong.

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Define ‘Free Will’

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The ability to choose independently.

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Define ‘Conscience’

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Our moral sense of right and wrong.

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Define ‘Justice’

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Everyone has equal opportunities and provisions.

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Define ‘Forgiveness’

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Granting a pardon for wrongdoing.

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Define ‘Pacifism’

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The belief that violence and war cannot be justified.

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Define ‘Good’

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Something that is considered morally right.

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Define ‘Evil’

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Something that is considered immoral and wrong.

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Define ‘Suffering’

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Pain or distress, emotionally or physically.

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Define ‘tawhid’

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The oneness of Allah.

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Define ‘Shahada’

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One of the five pillars: the declaration of faith.

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Define ‘Shirk’

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Regarding anything as being equal to Allah. It is a sin against God as nothing can compare to God.

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Define ‘Qur’an’

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The holy book of Islam revealed to Prophet Muhammad

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Define ‘Hadith’

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The sayings of prophet Muhammad.

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Define ‘Salat’

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One of the five pillars: pray five times a day

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Define ‘Adhan’

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The call to prayer.

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Define ‘Dur’ah’

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Personal Prayer.

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Define ‘Zakat’

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One of the five pillars: Muslims give 2.5% of their earnings to charity once a year.

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Define ‘Saddaqah’

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Voluntary payment separate from Zakat.

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Define ‘Sawm’

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One of the five pillars: fasting in the daytime during Ramadam.

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Define ‘Halal’

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Any action that is permitted, or lawful.

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Define ‘Haram’

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Any action that is forbidden, or unlawful.

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What are the qualities of Allah according to the Qur’an?

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  • Transcendence (beyond all things)
  • Beneficence (always loving and kind)
  • Creator (the cause of everything)
  • Merciful (always forgives when there is sorrow)
  • Omnipotence (all powerful)
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Define ‘Hajj’

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One of the five pillars: a pilgrimage to Mecca.

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What is the Greater Jihad?

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The personal struggle to do what is right for God and live a perfect Muslim life.

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What is lesser Jihad?

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To defend and fight for their religion.

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What is Shahadah?

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This is the first pillar of Islam: the pillar of faith and the declaration of their belief.

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Why are images of Allah prohibited?

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any images of Allah might become the object of worship and therefore shirk (a sin).

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what does the Qur’an teach Muslims?

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  • gives rules about a halal and haram diet
  • teaches how to pray
  • helps guide every action and thought
    -gives advice on showing kindness
  • teaches about living good lives
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why is the Hadith and Sunnah important to Muslims?

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Prophet Muhammad was the example of a perfect Muslim. Therefore, many Muslims turn to the Sunnah and the Hadith for guidance as the books recount his actions and sayings.

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How do Muslims show respect to the Qur’an

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  • placed on higher shelf
  • wash hands before use
  • wrapped in a clean cloth
  • no food or drink whilst reading
  • no speaking or noise whilst reading
  • put into daily practice
  • be in the right frame of mind
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How do Muslims perform Salat (prayer)?

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Muslims will first perform Wudu, by washing parts of their body before prayer (hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head and feet)
Muslims will then perform a sequence of movements (rakat). Their prayer mat must be facing Makkah. They must not be wearing shoes.

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When is Salat performed?

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  • Fajr (just after dawn)
  • Zuhr (just after midday)
  • As’r (late afternoon)
  • Maghrib (just after sunset)
  • Isha (after dark)
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Why is Salat important to Muslims?

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  • It removes sins
  • It reminds believers to give thanks to God
  • It is a constant reminder of God’s presence
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What preparations do Muslims need to do in order to pray at home and privately?

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Muslims must:
- have a quiet, clean place to bow
- preferably use a room set aside for prayer
- use a space where no shoes are worn

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What are some forms of Du’ah (personal prayer)? (e.g what is the reason for this prayer)

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  • giving thanks to God
  • asking God for forgiveness or help
  • seeking guidance
  • seeking blessings from God
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What are some occasions Shahadah is recited?

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  • in daily prayers (Salat)
  • During du’ah (personal prayer)
  • at aqiqah (after the birth of a baby)
  • as a Muslim approaches death
  • when a person wants to covert to Islam
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What can or can’t Zakat (giving 2.5% of earnings to charity or a good cause) be used for?

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can:
- the poor
- travellers
- those in need
- Muslim aid agencies
can’t:
- funeral expenses
- building mosques
- clear debts of those who have died

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Why is Sawm (fasting) important to Muslims?

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  • It is a reminder of God’s mercy and blessings
  • It helps Muslims identify with the poor
  • It helps inspire and refresh personal faith
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52
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In how many days do literalist christians believe God created the world?

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7 days:
1- light and darkness
2- sky and sea
3- land and plants
4- sun, moon and stars
5- birds and fish
6- land animals (including humans who were created last
7- God rested

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53
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What is the original sin?

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Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s only rule by eating the forbidden fruit, therefore releasing evil in the world

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How long do muslims believe it took Allah to create the world?

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In 6 long periods, Allah created the heavens and earth

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How do Muslims believe Adam and Eve were created?

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They believe Adam was made of clay and Allah breathed life into him. A wife (Eve) was made for him.

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Why might there be different attitudes and opinions between the same religions?

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  • translations from different languages have resulted on different interpretations
  • some people believe in literalist Reading of sacred texts
  • in some religious traditions, sacred texts have different stories and teachings
  • often beliefs will change due to life’s experiences
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what is the difference between planned and blind evolution?

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Blind evolution is the belief that evolution happened by chance whereas planned evolution is the belief that there is a creator (such as God) who created conditions to allow evolution to take place.

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What do literal Christians believe about the creation of humans?

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God created Adam and Eve who started the human race and therefore God is the creator of all life.

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What do non literal Christians believe about the creation of humans?

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Some believe that God created and set the right conditions in order for evolution to take place. They connect science to God.

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What are the main points that all Christians believe about the creation of human life?

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  • there is a purpose to existence
  • human beings have a special relationship with God
  • God created the world and it was fundamentally good
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What are literalist Christian and creationist views on the creation of the universe?

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  • the world was created in 7 days
  • the world is 6000 years old
  • Dinosaurs did not exist
  • God made the world
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What are non literalist views on the creation of the universe?

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  • the world is 13.7 billion years old
  • the big bang happened
  • God started the big bang and therefore God made the world
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What are Muslim beliefs about the creation story?

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  • Allah made heaven and earth, birds and fish, sun moon and stars, plants, rain and angels in 6 days/ periods of time.
  • Allah created Adam and Eve from 7 different coloured handfuls of earth
    -they disobeyed Allah by eating the fruit of the only tree they weren’t allowed to
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What do Muslims think of scientific beliefs on the creation of the universe?

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  • science dies not affect their belief in Allah’s creation of the world
  • scientific explanations are welcomed as they help Muslims gain a better understanding of Allah
  • Muslims are interested and respect science
65
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What are some quotes from the Qur’an which suggests evolution and the big bang happened?

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The big bang:
‘The earth were a closed up mass’

Evolution:
‘ we made from water every living thing’

66
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Define ‘Iblis’

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It is the Arabic word for Satan or the devil that Muslims use

67
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What do Muslims believe about environmental responsibility?

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  • Muslims believe that humans were given the role of Khalifa or steward and have a binding responsibility to look after the world and treat it with respect.
  • They should use their skills to preserve the fitrah or balance in the natural world
  • avoid waste, respect the earth and animals as they are Allah’s creations
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What do Christians believe about environmental responsibility?

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  • They should live in partnership with God and creation
  • they should preserve and conserve the environment and its resources
  • they should support charities such as Christian aid
  • they should look after the world and exercise the responsibility given to them by God to look after the world
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Define ‘Fitrah’

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An Arabic word meaning the natural balance in nature. this is a useful term to mention when the topic is the creation story of Islam or environmental responsibility.

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Define ‘khalifah’

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An Arabic word meaning guardian or guardians. this is useful when talking about environmental responsibility as Muslims believe that they are the guardians of Allah’s creation.

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what are Christian views on sanctity of life?

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  • All life is sacred and precious as it was created by God
  • God is interested and involved in every human’s life
  • Only God should take life away
72
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what is a good quote from the bible that references God knowing people before they are born?

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‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you’ (Jeremiah 1:5)

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What are Islamic views on the sanctity of life?

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  • All life is special as it was created by Allah
  • Every soul was created by Allah
  • No one has the right to take their own life or anyone else’s.
  • in the Qur’an it is forbidden to take a life (Qur’an 6:151)
  • Allah has a plan for each life written before each person is ‘planted as a seed in your mother’s womb’
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What system does wales have for organ donation?

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Wales has an opt-out system of consent to organ donation, meaning that after a person’s death their organs will be given to someone who needs a transplant unless they have specifically said they don’t want this to happen

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what are some Christian views that agree with organ donation?

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  • Jesus taught that we should love one another and donating organs is a loving act
  • There is no issue about life after death as the body is not needed in heaven
  • It is a way to show you care about God’s gift
  • Protestant churches believe that it is a matter of personal conscience and people should make their own decisions about it
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what are some Christian views that are against organ donations?

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  • transplant surgery results in people ‘playing God’
  • Organs are an essential part of an individual which God has created and it would be wrong to replace that part of a person
  • transplant surgery is playing with God’s plan for each individuals
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what are some Islamic views agreeing with organ donation?

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  • some Muslims believe saving one life is like saving all of mankind
  • many Muslims would allow living donor transplants if the donor is a close relative
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what are some Islamic views against organ donation?

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  • the Qur’an teaches that the body should not be interfered with after death and should be buried as soon as possible
  • Muslims believe that on the last day the body will be resurrected and therefore all the organs will be needed
  • Some believe that organ donation violates the sanctity of life and only Allah has the right to give life and take it away
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what has the Shari’ah Council said about organ donation?

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Muslims can carry donor cards as a means to help someone in pain and save lives

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what are Roman catholic views on abortion?

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  • they are against abortion under any circumstances
  • a new and unique life is born from the moment of conception
81
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what are church of England views on abortion?

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  • certain situations might allow abortion
  • these situations include if the mother’s life is at risk or issues related to quality of life, but don’t include social reasons
82
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which of the 10 commandments can be used as evidence against abortion or euthanasia?

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‘Thou shalt not kill’

83
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why are humans special according to the bible?

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Humans were created in God’s image (from the first book of the bible)

84
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what is the Didache?

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A Christian manual giving unique detail regarding things such as baptism and church leadership. it came from an early period of Christian development

85
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What does the Didache say about abortion?

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‘You shall not not kill the embryo by abortion’

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what are some Islamic views against abortion?

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  • Abortion is usually considered as haram (forbidden)
  • only Allah can take away life
  • abortion for economic reasons is forbidden in the Qur’an (6.151)
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what are some Islamic views for abortion?

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-the mother’s rights are more important than the foetus’ right up until 120 days when it is believed ensoulment takes place
- abortion to save the mother’s life is seen by some as acceptable
- Allah takes a person’s intention (niyyah) into account at judgment

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Define ‘niyyah’

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intention in Arabic

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what are some general Christian views on euthanasia?

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  • guidance must be sought from prayer as the bible has no clear teaching about euthanasia
  • the wishes of the patient are important
  • the doctor’s views are important
  • the aim should be to ease suffering
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what are some Christian views against euthanasia?

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  • All life is sacred and precious
  • God gave life and only he can take it away
  • the 10 commandments state ‘Thou shalt not kill’
  • it is wrong for human beings to play God and take life
91
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what are general Islamic views on euthanasia?

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  • euthanasia is regarded as haram (forbidden)
  • Allah created life and chooses how long each person will live
  • Euthanasia is not included in the reasons for killing in Islam
  • the Qur’an teaches that God created all life
  • the importance of the doctor’s views
  • importance of the wishes of the patient, for example through a living will
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what are general Christian beliefs about death and the afterlife?

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  • humans have a soul
  • there is eternal life after death, which is received by faith
  • there is a heaven and entry to it depends on a person’s response to Jesus and those in need on earth
  • there is a hell, opposite to heaven, which is a place of separation from God
  • there is a judgement, which will determine the soul’s future
  • there is resurrection from the dead
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what is a good quote from the bible which refers to resurrection?

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‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they will die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die’

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What are Roman Catholic views on the afterlife?

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  • souls of very good believers will go directly to heaven
  • most other believers will fi through purgatory, a place if cleansing that is between heaven and earth
  • prayers can be said for those in purgatory to shorten their stay there, and intercessions can be made through indulgences and penances
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What are some Islamic views on the afterlife?

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  • there is an afterlife (akhirah) which is determined by one’s deeds on earth
    -there is a soul (ruh) which is released straight after death
  • there is a heaven (Janna) and a hell (Jahannam)
  • there is a day of judgment
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What are some quotes from the Qur’an about the afterlife and judgment day?

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  • ‘And everything they did is in written records’ (54:52)
  • ‘And the evil consequences of what they did appear to them’ (46:33)
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Define ‘Akhirah’

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The belief in everlasting life after death

98
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What is ‘Janna’?

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The Arabic word for Heaven

99
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What is ‘jahannam’?

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The Arabic word for Hell

100
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What happens at a Christian funeral?

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  • prayers are said for the dying person and they can ask God for forgiveness
  • Roman catholics have the last rites in which the priest gives Holy Communion
  • In the funeral service the words ‘I am the resurrection and the life’ (John 11.25)
  • candles may be lit for a funeral in a church
  • some Christians consider it important to be buried rather than cremated
101
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What beliefs are shown by praying at a christian funeral?

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Shows the importance of establishing a relationship with God through asking forgiveness

102
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What beliefs are shown when Roman Catholics have the last rites at a christian funeral?

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Shows the importance of the sacraments and the belief in forgiveness of sins through Christ

103
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What beliefs are shown when the words ‘I am the resurrection and the life’ are read at a christian funeral?

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Shows that those who believe in Jesus will be resurrected to spend eternity with God

104
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What beliefs are shown when candles are lit at a christian funeral?

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Shows the belief that Jesus is the ‘light of the world’ who guides a passage to heaven

105
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What beliefs are shown when Christians choose to be buried over cremation?

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Some Christians believe that on the day of judgment, bones of the dead will reform for bodily resurrection

106
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What happens at a Muslim’s funeral?

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-when close to death, often the shahada is recited
- a simple white shroud is wrapped around the body
- the body is normally buried
- the site of the ground is often raised in a mound, often with no gravestones
- as the body is being lowered into its grave, the words ‘We shall bring you forth once more’ (20.55) are often said.
- the grave usually faces Mecca

107
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What beliefs are shown when the shahada is recited to the dying person?

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Shows the belief that at death you return to the creator

108
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What beliefs are shown when often Muslims don’t have a gravestone?

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Shows that everyone is equal in death

109
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What beliefs are shown when a white shroud is wrapped around the body at an Islamic funeral?

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Shows the belief that all are equal before God in death

110
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What beliefs are shown when Muslims usually choose to be buried?

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Shows the belief that the body should remain whole ready for resurrection on the Day of Judgment

111
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What beliefs are shown when as the body is lowered the words ‘We shall bring you forth once more’ are often said at an Islamic funeral?

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Shows the belief that Allah will one day bring people back to life

112
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What beliefs are shown when a Muslim’s grave usually faces Mecca?

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Mecca is the holiest city for Muslims

113
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What is absolute morality?

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Absolute morality is the belief that each action is right or wrong in each situation regardless to time, culture, religion or age

114
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What are the strengths of absolute morality?

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Court cases would be quite easy as you would know whether they did the right or wrong thing
- it is the fairest approach

115
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What are the disadvantages of absolute morality?

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  • life isn’t so ‘black and white’
  • doesn’t take in the circumstances and situation
116
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What is relative morality?

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Relative morality is the belief that different courses of action might be needed in different situations

117
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What are the strengths of relative morality?

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  • takes the situation into account
  • more empathetic
118
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What are the weaknesses of relative morality?

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  • open to manipulation
  • contradictory
119
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What 5 main points do most religions believe have a great influence on crime?

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  • the presence of evil and sin in the world
  • alcohol and drug use
  • poverty
  • quality of family time
  • low self esteem
120
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what are the aims of punishment?

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  • Retribution
  • Reparation
  • Reformation
  • Protection
  • Justice
  • Deterrence
121
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what is Retribution?

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A form of revenge on behalf of those who were wronged or subject to attack

122
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what is Reperation?

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Criminals should have the right to ‘pay’ for what they have done to show they are sorry and ‘repair’ the damage done

123
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what is Reformation?

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trying to ensure the criminal is helped to change their approach and way of life

124
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what is Protection?

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Making sure that all people, and society itself, are kept free from possible recurring of a crime by a criminal; criminals themselves also need protection

125
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what is Justice?

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To show that the law and authority are of supreme importance and ensure that the law is upheld and justified

126
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what is deterrence?

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To try and deter (or discourage) people from committing crimes, because they know what the punishment is and know it will be given to those caught committing the crime.

127
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What do Christians believe about the aims of punishment?

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  • everyone was created with free choice to accept or reject God’s ways
  • If people do sin or commit crimes then justice must follow, but Jesus also taught the importance of forgiveness
  • Most Christians believe that to gain justice, punishment should be given and forgiveness sought
  • Most Christians believe that the end of life God will be the final judge
  • Jesus taught compassion and not revenge
128
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What do Muslims believe about the aims of punishment?

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  • the Qur’an teaches that believes should make the choice between good and evil deeds
  • Punishment is seen as an important aspect of justice but forgiveness is also important.
  • Allah will be the final judge on the day of Judgment (Qiyamah)
  • the Qur’an teaches that God sets the rules and shows the way, and admonishes as a way of reminding
129
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what is Qiyamah?

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the Arabic term for the ‘Day of Judgment’

130
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What are some Christian views that doesn’t support the death penalty?

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  • Most Christians believe only God has the right to take life
  • all life is sacred and precious
  • taking lives results in people playing God
  • some Christians may argue that if they were the one who had committed the crime, they would want to be forgiven and not receive the death penalty: the golden rule
131
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what are some quotes from the bible that doesn’t support the death penalty

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-‘thou shalt not kill’
- ‘if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also’
- ‘love your enemies and pray for those who prosecute you’

132
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what are some Christian views which support the death penalty?

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  • the death penalty is administrated by the authority and not carried out in anger by an individual
  • it is designed to maintain law and order
  • some would also argue that the failure to show the seriousness of certain crimes leads criminals not fearing serious punishment and therefore more prone to committing serious crimes
133
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what are some quotes from the bible that support the death penalty?

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  • ‘An eye for an eye’
134
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what are some Islamic views that does not support the death penalty?

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  • some want to stress the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation within the religion
  • many agree there are more beneficial ways to punish an offender
135
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what are some Islamic quotes that does not support the death penalty?

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‘never take life’

136
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what are some Islamic views that supports the death penalty?

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Some criminals believe that criminals should be punished on earth as well as by God on the day of judgement.

137
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what is an Islamic quote that supports the death penalty?

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‘never take life except for just cause’

138
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what are some Christian views about forgiveness?

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  • ## Christians believe that if they confess their sins, God will forgive them

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