...reading scriptures. The commitments to faith include the Five Pillars of Faith and The Ten Commandments. Also the commitments to faith are the rules of being in that religion. Cultural systems includes places of worship to their Gods and different branches of religion that belongs to religion. The Scriptures text from the Islam Qu’ran and Christian Bible includes beliefs and what happens to a person when they die if the are a follower of a religion. Islam and Christianity have similar commitments to their God. Islam commitments to their god is doing the Five Pillars of Faith. The Five Pillars of Faith for the Islam culture means following five rules which is: Acknowledgement that “there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his Prophet.” The Islamic religion must pray five times a day facing “Mecca: at dawn, at noon, in the...
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...there are distinct contrasts between the rituals of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. The obligations of the Muslim faith, referred to as the Five Pillars, include dietary restrictions, confession of faith, periodic recitation of prayers, monetary contributions, and a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad (Fiero 111). The five pillars of Islam set forth the basic tenants of the religion. These practices and beliefs unite the believers into a community with shared expressions of faith. While the Muslim confession of faith is a daily requirement, Christians are required to accept Christ as their Savior only once in their life. There are certain denominations of Christianity that require a confession of faith during their services, but these are not mandated, as they are for the followers of Islam. Similarly, the Hebrew liturgy is a ritual that involves public worship and congregational responses, but it is not a requirement or one of the major tenants of Judaism (Fiero 95). Muslims pray five times daily; at dawn, midday, mid-afternoon, sundown, and evening (Fiero 111). Christian Monks and Nuns have structure in regards to daily prayers, but again, there is no definitive rule as is described in the Five Pillars of Islam. Jewish Law requires...
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...Five Pillars of Islam While the beliefs of Muslims around the world are almost as diverse as those of Christians, there are six basic principles of faith common to almost all Muslims. The first of these is that there is no other "God" but Allah (Allah is the God of the Bible). The pre-Islamic Arabs were polytheists. Mohammed was able to show them to devote themselves exclusively to the principal "God" in the pantheon. To Worship any deity or attribute to another is considered to be blasphemous. The second principle of faith is a belief in angels and the Jinn. The Jinn are spiritual beings capable of both good and bad actions and to the ability to possess human beings. Above the Jinn, in rank, are the angels of God. Next, is the belief in the sacred books of "God," 104 of whom are mentioned in the Koran. It is believed that these books are the law given to Moses, the Psalms given to David, the Gospel given to Jesus and the Koran given to Muhammad. It is believed that each of these books reported the same basic message of the will of God to man. The fourth principle of faith is the belief in the prophets of "God," through which Allah has appealed to men to follow His will as revealed in His holy books. The fifth principle of faith is the belief in the absolute and predestined will of Allah. While some Muslims have modified this doctrine to some extent, the Koran seems to support the idea that all things (both good and bad) are the direct result of the will of...
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...challenges in contemporary society. Assessment Criteria: 2.1 List the daily demands of religious commitment in one religious tradition. 3.1 State how one faith tradition would explain the purpose of human life 3.2 Sate how one faith tradition would explain the purpose of death 4.1 List the key elements of practice within religious faith. General RE Note Sheets World Religions- Islam History Key Beliefs Learning Outcomes: Know about world religions, their practices, demands, beliefs and challenges in contemporary society. Assessment Criteria: 2.1 List the daily demands of religious commitment in one religious tradition. 3.1 State how one faith tradition would explain the purpose of human life 3.2 Sate how one faith tradition would explain the purpose of death 4.1 List the key elements of practice within religious faith. Worship Today Additional Notes The Five Pillars of Islam What are the five Pillars of Islam? These are five duties that every Muslim is obliged to perform. The five pillars of Islam help Muslims put their faith into action. 1. Shahadah: declaration of faith "I bear witness that there is no god, but God; I bear witness that Muhammad is the prophet of God." By reciting this, one enters Islamic faith. 2. Salah: prayer Muslims are required to pray five times a day, washing themselves before prayer and facing in the direction of Mecca while praying. 3. Zakat: giving a fixed proportion to charity Muslims...
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...Five Pillars of Islam your name HUM/130 University of Phoenix The Five Pillars of Islam are the five basic acts or beliefs in the Islamic faith. Most believers of the Muslim faith believe that these pillars are the foundation of Muslim life and that they are obliged to follow these beliefs. The Quran outlines these beliefs as the principle for worship and a commitment to the Muslim faith. The Five Pillars can also be described as the framework for Muslim life and they are: Faith (Shahada), Prayer (Salat), concern for the those in need (Zakat), self purification or fasting (sawm), and pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). Shahada is The Muslim's declaration of faith and professing that there is only one God(Allah) and that Muhammad is the holy messenger. There is a statement that all Muslim's must recite in their daily prayers. That statement is "I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except God and Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger." The muslim faith believes that the first part of the Shahada, "none worthy of worship exept God" refers to us not to be tempted by anything that can be put in the place of God. The second part of the Shahada "Muhammad is his servant and messenger" illustrates that a message of guidance has come through a man like ourselves. Salat is the Islamic prayer, and according to the Sunna there are five daily prayers. Each of the prayer names coincides with the time that these prayers should...
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...A Look Into Islam | In recent years I feel that with the reports from media sources along with many tragic events such as 9/11, has led to a negative portrayal of people of the Islam faith. Since acts of terrorism have been associated and linked with members of the Islam it is the topic of much speculation and accusation. America has a whole especially in the Southern regions in which we live known has the Bible belt has a high volume of Christians. In smaller towns like the one I grew up in typically there wasn’t a lot of diversity in the religious sector. Personally the diversity I experienced amongst religious groups growing up was mainly only amongst differing denominations of the Christian faith. I never had friends growing up that said they were going to the Mosque on Sunday the majority of my peers attended Church services similar to one's that I was accustomed to. I was taught as child any other religion that goes against our beliefs of Christianity were wrong and not to be associated with. For the most part since I never had the opportunity to learn aspects of other religious practices from peers the idea has always simply been foreign to me. Other religious groups’ views in their entirety were completely based on assumptions. With no true basic knowledge or insight from any followers of other religions it can cause the viewpoint to be skewed. This is for the most part the main reason for a lot of Americans having a negative disposition on Muslims. It has been studied...
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...symbolism in Islamic text and religious practices. Also to be found in the paper is the historical foundation of the religion and some of the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity. Islam is a religion that has been subjected to many negative stereotypes where they are portrayed as violent uncivilized terrorist who oppress women. This portrayal comes from the lack of knowledge about the religion and how the U.S. mainstream media represents Muslims. Some of the common myths about Islam are Islam is intolerant of non-Muslims, Muslims don’t believe in Jesus, all Muslims are Arabs, and Muslims are violent terrorist. The first myth about Islam is that Islam is intolerant of other faiths. That is a misconception because the Qur’an preaches tolerance of other faiths, and the value of human life and to have respect for others. Announcements by Osama Bin Laden make the Islam religion seems like racist people who out to destroy any non-Muslims societies. The word of single person speaking in the name of Islam should not be the basis on which the religion should be judged. Another myth about Islam religion is that supposedly Muslims do not believe in Jesus. Truth is Islam believes Jesus was born from virgin birth but denies he was divine in any way or that he was the son of God. Although they consider Jesus a messenger of God, Islam does not believe he died...
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...1. What is the holy book of your faith and how does it compare to others? Moses: The holy book of my faith is the Torah, which means “instruction” in English. The Torah consists of the first five books of what Christians call the Old Testament. Jesus: The holy book of my faith is the Bible. It teaches that I am the Son of God and the messiah that was sent to save humanity. The Bible elaborates on the Torah by adding my teachings and the Gospels of my disciples. Muhammad: The Our’an is the holy book of Islam. The Qur’an is considered to be the word of God (Allah). It is organized in chapters where my teachings are written in verse so that Muslims can recite them. 2. Why is the Holy Land an important site for your faith? Moses: The Holy Land is an important site for my faith because it is where the Cave of the Patriarchs is in Hebron. The Cave of the Patriarchs is a cenotaph (an empty tomb) that was built over where Abraham is thought to have been buried....
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...they believe there are consequences for those who do not keep them. Islam's five chief obligations, testimony of faith, prayer, giving zakat, fasting in the month of Ramadan, and the pilgrimage to the Mecca, are similar to Jewish commandments and traditions. Faith is the foundation of many religions, Islam and Judaism included. The first of the Five Pillars of Islam, testimony of faith, requires Muslims to say with conviction, "There is no true god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." The first half of this testimony states that only Allah is to be worshiped. Muslims take this very seriously and do not consider Muhammad to be Allah or even divine. They simply believe he was the last in a series of prophets. Besides Muhammad, Muslims believe in many of the same prophets as the Jews. (Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus) Similarly, the first commandment states that, "You shall put no other gods before me." Judaism is a monotheistic religion, as is Islam, and they do not believe in the Trinity. To both Jews and Muslims, Jesus was simply another prophet. Unlike Christians, whose faith is based in Jesus Christ, both Jews and Muslims do not believe that God had a Son. Prayer is a way to speak with and learn from God for both Muslims and Jews. Muslims erroneously believe that the very first mosque, the Kaaba, was built by Abraham and his son Ishmael. Bowing toward the Kaaba of Mecca five prayers a day dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and night, the Muslims are...
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...The Islam Religion Rel/134 The Islam Religion “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God” is the basic core belief in the Islamic religion. Islam means “submission (to God)” in Arabic. Islam is a monothetic religion whose followers are known as Muslims. This paper will be clearing common myths in the Islamic religion, explaining the sacred texts, and giving descriptions of common symbolism in Islamic text and religious practices. Also to be found in the paper is the historical foundation of the religion and some of the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity. Islam traces its roots back to Abraham and his son Ishmael. In 570 AD, a descendant of Abraham named Mohammed was born. He began his life working as a shepherd for his uncle. In 610 AD, the Qur’an begins to be revealed to Mohammed by God. By 650 AD, the complete written text of the Qur’an is established. Only one hundred years after Muhammad’s death, Islam had spread around the Mediterranean. The Golden Age of Islam (750-1258 AD) saw new legal, philosophical, and religious developments. The major Hadith collections were compiled and the four modern Sunni Madh'habs, or schools of law were established. As the Caliphate, or Islamic Empire expanded, the Muslim culture became enriched by the scholars, poets, and scientists that they conquered. For example, many Muslim thinkers pursued humanistic, rational and scientific discourses in seeking knowledge, meaning and values...
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...Religion and Culture Final Exam Hinduism, Islam (mainstream and Sufism) and Sikhism are complex and fascinating with its diverse culture and rich history. Although all have individual beliefs and practices, the way they all engage with their community hold some similarities. These faiths all have some type of worship and have some form of hospitality that they carry through their community and is dictated by their beliefs. From an outsider’s point of view, Hindus are seen as those in India who worship many gods in the form of idols and wear colorful clothing. After visiting a Hindu temple, I view them as an open and welcoming community who value the Hindu traditions and practices, and the act of charity and hospitality. To Hindus, their temples are open to anyone who wants to visit. They hold many things, acts, and behaviors sacred as they perform devotional rituals in the temple. Hindus often participate in worship and charity-giving to engage those within and outside the Hindu community. The most common worship ritual is puja. In puja, the devotees and the priest gather to give their offerings to the deities. Within puja, there is a series of devotional practices and behaviors when one engages in it. Darsan is the act of seeing and being seen by the deities. This is done with the use of murti, a material in which a deity is embodied in (Rodrigues, 227). To see and be seen by the sacred is to be in their presence of the divine and receive their blessings. This practice also...
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...August 1, 2014 Psychology 341 The Five-Facture Model of Personality by McCrae and Costa is very descriptive and predicted by three primary features consisting of basic tendencies, characteristics adaptions, and self-concept. (Feist, 2013, pp. 374-397) The five-factor personalities are extraversion, neuroticism, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. The Bible pertains numerous different character traits for us to provide each of us with guidance, understanding, correction, wisdom, direction, and truth on the characteristics that we personally possess that need removal and or change to grow in Jesus Christ’s image, and the traits that we need to be thankful for and grow them to serve God. The Biblical character Daniel is faithful in His personal relationship with God always trusting God for direction, wisdom, guidance, knowledge, healing, and God’s love for Him. When Daniel is removed from spending the night in a den of lions it says in Daniel 6:23 “no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God” (Bible NIV) Daniel knew who had the ultimate power over him and placed his trust in God alone Daniel after being captured and arriving in a foreign land keeps and refuses to stray from His faith displaying integrity. Daniel regardless of the situation He presently faced was faithful in preserving in His Christian faith and trust in God. Daniel exhibits true leadership, conscientious by remaining steadfast in His faith, refusing to turn away from God or renouncing...
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...Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Michelle L. Murphy GCU: Spirituality in Healthcare March 16, 2014 Rev. Rick Hudock Abstract As heath care providers we need to keep mindful of the care we provide to several different religious traditions. It is up to the health care professional to respect and understand the ideals that affect our patients and their family members. In this paper we will compare the philosophies of three diverse faiths. The faiths chosen are Islam, Christian Science and Buddhism, and how they compare to Christianity. We will learn about basic beliefs, spiritual perspectives on healing, and the components of healing such as meditation, prayer and other rituals they follow. Furthermore, addressing the importance and perceptive of how to care for a patient with a different faith and cultural view. In the field of nursing we are in constant contact with patients of several different faiths. This requires an abundance of knowledge and acceptance towards multiple beliefs and religions. The philosophies of Christian Science, Buddhism and Islam compared to Christianity have significantly diverse beliefs surrounding health, illness, death and healing. From a spiritual perspective we will learn about each of these faiths. We will place focus on their beliefs on healing, meditation, rituals, prayer and their views on afterlife. We as healthcare providers need to know what is viewed with importance in their faith in order to treat the patient...
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...evidence that God will use all for his purpose in understanding both faith and Christ’s saving grace. “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28). Pentecostals mostly lean toward the Arminian perspective, which I believe is consistent with the Pentecostal character. I will list their five points and some supporting verses. Human Free Will, Power over their own will (1 Corinthians 7:37); Conditional Election, Election is according to God’s foreknowing (1 Peter 1:1-2); Universal Atonement, Any is welcome to come to Christ (Matthew 11:28-30); Resistible Grace, Not all who hear will believe (Romans10:16); and Fall from Grace, Romans 11:17-24. My childhood was anything but wholesome and I knew great terror until the day God delivered me into a better life. I was born and raised a Romanichal “gypsy,” until I was later adopted at age 15. In that culture if you are successful, eventually you will end up as a preacher. Looking back I can see the logic behind the evolution, in that Romanichal followers wanted to share success and learn how to be successful. Their idea that God would make me feel great every time I would go see him was quite appealing. Listening to people speak in tongues and proclaim great visions seemed like the world I needed to seek after. Romanichal’s had a little twist to faith that allowed them to break the law and remain...
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...Five Pillars of Islam Islamic religion is described as a derivative of the Christian and Jewish faith. In that light the “Five Pillars” of the Islam religion can be seen as closely related to or similar to the basics of both of them. The first belief of Islam religion as indicated by the first of the Five Pillars is that there is only one God and that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. In this principle of the religion, followers of Islam must worship only one God and pass on their beliefs in an unforceful way to allow non-followers the right to make a choice to follow on their own. The second of the Five Pillars is the belief that daily prayers and worship to God are essential in keeping the follower faith strong. Followers participate in synchronized prayer sessions each day and separate the men from the women in order to allow each follower their own space with God devoid of any distractions. A common theme in the belief system of Islam is the knowledge that you are not above any other follower in any way. The third pillar, known as the Zakat, is the belief and instruction that the prayers of the people are only accepted if the followers also share their wealth with others. This prevents any separation of the people based on wealth as well as any kind of selfishness. (Fisher, 2014) Islam religion states that your relationship with the one and only God is always of the utmost importance. Based on that the fourth pillar, which is fasting, is incorporated in the religion to...
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