Religion T4 Revision Flashcards
What is the most common name for God in the Christian faith?
God
What is the most common name for God in Judaism?
Yahweh
(one name of many)
What is the most common name for God in the Islam faith?
Allah
(one name of many, this is the most common name)
Name the three monotheistic religions
Islam, Christianity, Judaism
In which faith is Jesus seen as a prophet?
Christianity
What is the name for the followers of Islamic faith
Muslims
Describe the Christian perception of God
God is seen in three main forms: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. This is seen as the Holy - or Divine - Trinity.
What are the (6) words given by Christians for God that describe Him
Omniscient (all knowing)
Omnipotent (all powerful)
Omnibenelovent (all good)
Omnipresent (all present)
Immanent (within everything)
Transcendent (beyond any language, concept or experience)
Describe the Muslim perception of God
He is a divine being above everyone and everything, all-powerful, the Creator and the Judge
How do Jews refer to God both liberally and literately?
Yahweh (this is not spoken aloud by Jews)
Spoken names: Adonai (Lord), Elohim (God), HaShem (The Name)
How is God written in the Jewish faith?
G-d
- This is to preserve the name’s integrity and holiness, because Jews believe that God’s name is too important to be written or spoken
How many names are there for God in the Islamic faith?
99
Give 3 names for God by Muslims that isn’t Allah
Al Aziz (the Mighty)
Al Malik (the King)
An-Nur (the Light)
Name the 5 Pillars of Islam and describe why they are important
- Creed
- Prayer
- Charity to the Poor
- Fasting on
Ramadan - Pilgrimage to
Mecca (Hajj)
These Pillars of Islam are the set of rules and beliefs that underline how a Muslim should act and the qualities they should portray
Compare and contrast the religions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are monotheistic religions that share common roots. All three trace their origins to Abraham and emphasize the importance of faith and moral conduct.
- Judaism focuses on the covenant between God and the Israelites, with the Torah as its sacred text.
- Christianity, emerging from Judaism, centres their faith around the Divine Trinity, which includes the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- Islam, founded by the Prophet Muhammad, considers the Qur’an its holy book and teaches submission to Allah’s will.
- While they share similar beliefs about God and ethics, their practices and interpretations differ significantly.
What is the ceremony of Brit Milah in the Jewish faith?
Brit Milah translates to the ‘Ceremony of the Circumcision’. The ceremony occurs eight days after a boy is born and is conducted by an officiating celebrant called a Mohel.