World Religions Flashcards
What God do Muslims worship?
Allah
Who is the main prophet according to the Islam religion?
Muhammad
What is the sacred text of the Islam religion?
The Qu’ran
What are the five pillars of Islam:
Salah- Prayer Shahadah- Faith Zākat- Charity Sawm- Fasting Haji- Pilgrimage to Mecca
Name two Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims:
Ramadan
Idul-Fitr
What is Ramadan?
It is a festival whereby Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink during the day. This is believed to be a way to free themselves from slavery.
What is Idul-Fitr?
Is the festival at the end of Ramadan. Celebrated with family and friends and bathes, new clothes and many other things.
When was Islam founded?
Approximately the 7th century
When was Judaism founded?
Over 3500 years ago
What are the three places of worship for Christianity, Islam and Judaism?
Christianity- Church/Cathedral
Islam- Mosque
Judaism- Synagogue
Who are the key figures of the Jewish religion?
Moses
God
What is the sacred text of the Jewish Religion?
The Torah (first five books of the Old Testament)
Define: Minaret
The tower where the Muezzien stands
Define: Adhan
A call to prayer
Define: Mihrab
The tradition of Muslims facing east, towards Mecca
What are two similarities between Mosques and Synagogues?
Both force believers to wear headwear as a sign of respect for their Gods
Both have designated people to read the scriptures
What are two differences between Mosques and Synagogues?
Synagogues have seats, Mosques do not
Synagogues have an ark, Mosques do not
Define: Ark
Place where the Torah is kept
Define: Adonai
The Jewish word for God
Define: Yom Kippur
The celebration of Jewish atonement
Define: Seder
The special Passover meal
How do each of the religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism) view Jesus?
Christianity- See him as the King or chosen one, Messiah
Islam- See him as one of the great prophets of the Islamic religion
Judaism- See him as a prophet
What is a covenant?
A binding agreement between God and a group of people.
What is the Jewish religion’s key beliefs based on?
Biblical covenants made between God and Abraham, David and Moses.
