RPE Flashcards
What is a miracle?
A miracle is an event that that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws.
What is a parable?
A parable is a story with a moral, a spiritual lesson or a meaning.
Biographical Details about Jesus
His mother, Mary, was a virgin who was betrothed to Joseph, a carpenter. Jesus was born Jesus was born in approximately 6 B.C. in Bethlehem.
Jesus - Key Events
birth.
crucifixion and death.
resurrection.
ascension.
5 Pillars of Islam
Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Swam, Hajj
What do the 5 Pillars of Islam stand for…
Shahada = Faith - Salat = Prayer - Zakat = Charity - Swam = Fasting Hajj = Pilgrimage
Biographical Details about Muhammad
Muhammad was born around 570, AD in Mecca (now in Saudi Arabia). His father died before he was born so he was raised by his grandfather and then his uncle. He belonged to a poor but respectable family.
Muhammad - Key Events
Born - Born in Makkah. Raised by his grandfather and uncle because his dad died before he was born.
Mother died - When he was 6.
Married - Muhammad married Khadijah
Muhammad began preaching - made the leaders of Makkah angry.
Muhammad left Makkah - Moved to Madinah.
War - There was a war in Makkah between Muhammad and the Quraysh tribe, and Muhammad won.
What is the Qur’an
The Qur’an is the holy book for the Muslims. The Qur’an contains 114 chapters, or Surahs, that were revealed to Muhammed for the angels that were sent by God, Allah over a period of 23 years