RE unit 2 Flashcards
define adultery
voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse
define divorce
to legally end a marriage
define cohabitation
to live together in a sexual relationship ,without being married, or in a civil partnership
define commitment
a sense of dedication and obligation to someone or someone
define contraception
methods used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant
define gender equality
people of all genders enjoying the same rights and opportunities in all aspects of their lives
define responsibilities
actions/duties you are expected to/feel obligated to carry out
what does jihad mean
a struggle
what is greater jihad
an internal personal struggle/fight
what is lesser jihad
holy war to defend Islam
what is holy war
war to protect your religion (military action)
what is akhirah
everlasting life after death
what is resurrection
rising from the dead or returning to life
what is Janna in english
heaven/ state of eternal happiness
what is Jahannam in english
hell/ state of total separation from god
what is the ummah
refers to the worldwide community of Muslims who share a common religious identity. they come together to pray often in a mosque.
define personal conviction
what you personally know and strongly feel to be right
define social justice
fairness in wealth, opportunities and privileges in a society
define human dignity
treating all human beings with respect regardless of race, sex or social position
define human rights
the basic entitlements of all humans afforded to them simply because they are human e.g everyone has the right to education
