Test 8/4/25 Flashcards
Define parable
a short simple story illustrating a moral or spiritual truth.
Define miracle
an event taken as a sign of the supernatural power of God
Define table-fellowship
Sharing meals for example the last supper
Define kingdom of god
A way of living based on the message of Jesus
Define moral code
A given rule or set of rules to set a moral standard
Where in the gospel can the beatitudes be found?
In the gospel of Matthew
What is the moral code of Islam
The 5 Pillars
Name the 5 pillars
Shahadah, salat, Sawm, hajj, zakat
Salat
Salat means prayer, Muslims are encouraged to pray 5 times a day
Zakat
Zakat means charity, Muslims are encouraged to give 2.5% of their savings to charity
Shahadah
Shahadah means faith Muslims are encouraged to recite the creed as many times a day as possible
Hajj
Haji means pilgrimage, all Muslims are encouraged to go to Mecca once in their life to walk in the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad
Sawm
Sawm means fasting, Muslims fast during daylight hours at certain times of the year for eg. Ramadan