WEEK 1

Question 1

They engage in group
worship and belong to religious communities that share common beliefs.

Answer 1

Religious individuals

Question 2

In Islam, prayers to God, ablution, fasting,
and recitation of the Holy Quran

Answer 2

Rituals & Ceremonies

Question 3

These emotions are deeply tied to rituals, encouraging individuals to avoid sin and show devotion to Almighty Allah.

Answer 3

Emotions

Question 4

’’ ‘’ systems
often have sacred texts and a hierarchical structure with religious authorities.

Answer 4

Religious

Question 5

It is the mental state where we hold convictions about the existence of a single God,
Doomsday, Angels, Sacred books, and concepts of good and bad luck. In contrast, Hindus believe in multiple deities.

Answer 5

Belief

Question 6

center their faith around specific doctrines, rituals, and
organized institutions, adhering to prescribed dogmas and creeds.

Answer 6

Religious individuals

Question 7

represent signs that are used to represent sacred objects or situations. They give meaning to human behavior in religious contexts.

Answer 7

Symbols

Question 8

For instance, during
Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha, thousands of people gather to perform Hajj activities,
showcasing the organizational structure of Islam with roles for Prophets, Imams, Pirs,
priests, and Tableegh-e-Jamat. Islamic practices such as Kalma, Zakat, Roza, Hajj, and
Namaz are well-organized and constitute a complete structure for Islam.

Answer 8

Religious Organization

Question 9

emphasizes personal experiences, inner exploration, and self-discovery. It embraces individual beliefs and interpretations, often drawing wisdom from
diverse sources beyond specific texts.

Answer 9

spirituality

Question 10

god cannot be known.

Answer 10

Agnosticism

Question 11

disbelief or denial of the existence in one personal god.

Answer 11

Atheism

Question 12

practices may involve personal forms of
worship, rituals, or none at all, focusing on personal growth, inner peace, and
understanding life’s purpose.

Answer 12

Spiritual

Question 13

Each religion possesses its own sacred objects that hold special significance. Hindus revere idols, temples, cows, and the rivers Ganga and Jamna as sacred

Answer 13

Sacred Objects

Question 14

Religion represents an organized framework comprising beliefs,
rituals, and emotions. The survival of any religion depends on its organizational structure.
Every religion has its unique system and roles for individuals within it.

Answer 14

Religious Organization

Question 15

encourages open-mindedness and inclusivity,
recognizing the validity of various paths, and may exist outside formal religious institutions
or structures.

Answer 15

Spirituality

Question 16

For example, when Muslims
hear the Azan, they exhibit a specific behavior and maintain silence. Baithullah and the
Mosque symbolize God, while prayer symbolizes humility before God

Answer 16

Symbols

Question 17

serve as a means to express the reality of God

Answer 17

Emotions

Question 18

All religions have their own unique rituals and ceremonies that serve as both emotional and ceremonial practices.

Answer 18

Rituals & Ceremonies

Question 19

there is no real distinction between god and the universe.

Answer 19

Monism

Question 20

The purpose
of this is often directed towards fulfilling religious goals and seeking salvation, while
being more dogmatic in its principles and claiming exclusivity

Answer 20

Religion

Question 21

the doctrine or belief in one supreme god.

Answer 21

Monotheism

Question 22

Religious rituals evoke emotions of hope, fear, reverence, and humility.

Answer 22

Emotions

Question 23

the belief and worship of many Gods

Answer 23

Polytheism

Question 24

Within each religion, smaller groups known as ‘’ ‘’ exist, each with its own
followers. Christianity has Catholics and Protestants, while Islam has sects like Shias,
Sunnis, Ahle Hadith, and Wahabies. Each sect claims to be true, but only one can be on the path of righteousness as the true representation of Islam.

Answer 24

Sects