Study Of Religion Unit 1 Topic 1

Religion Flashcards

What are the 5 general principles of Halal?

1. Al-Halal (The Lawful)

2. Al-Haram (The Unlawful)

3. Al-Makrooh (The Discouraged)

4. Al-Mash-Booh (The Suspected)

5. Dhabiha (Slaughtered)

Meaning of Kashrut?

fit proper or correct

Meaning of Kosher

foods and other items that are made in accordance with Jewish law and are fit for use

What are 5 mammals in kosher that are not allowed

1. Camel

2. Hare

3. Pig

4. Whales

5. Dolphins

What makes a food non-Kosher?

The mixture of meat and milk, The type of animal it is

What are 5 Kosher animals?

1. Cows

2. Goats

3. Sheep

4. Deer

5. Duck

Difference between Halal and Haram?

Halal is the lawful and Haram is the unlawful

How do Islamics know what foods are lawful?

Most food is considered lawful unless specifically outlined in the Qur’an

What are three things Haram includes?

1. Plants and their products

2. Liquids and their products

3. Other matters and their products

Meaning of Makrooh?

Religiously discouraged or detested. Anything that is disguised or harmful to the body

Meaning of Mash-Booh?

Meaning suspected, Islamic law uses it to cover the grey area between the Halal and Haram

Meaning of Dhabiha?

Slaughtered, when an animal is slaughtered according to the moral and ethical standard of Halal, the meat is to be considered Dhabiha.

What is the purpose of Halal?

A concept Muslims are supposed to live their lives by, with it’s connotations of cleanliness, integrity and self-restraint

What is a Cyclical world view?

One where you are born, you live, you die, and you are reborn

What is a Linear world view?

One where you are born, you live, you die and experience after life

What is the Caste System?

A social hierarchy where people are born into a specific social group (caste) which determines their social status, occupation and who they can marry

What is the Caste System based off?

A belief in purity and with limited mobility between castes

What are the 4 noble truths?

1. Dukkha (The truth of suffering)

2. Samudaya (The truth of the start of suffering)

3. Nirodha (The truth of the ending of suffering)

4. Magga (The truth of the path to the ending of suffering)

What are the 5 pillars of Islam and what do they stand for?

1. Shahada (Creed) - No god but Allah and Muhammad his messenger

2. Salat (Prayer) - Must pray 5 times a day

3. Zakat (Charity to the poor) - Must give 2.5% of income and produce to poor

4. Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan) - Ramadan represents time when Muhammad received his revelation

5. Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) - Unless prevented by illness or poverty, every person must visit Mecca once in their lifetime

What are the 2 major denominations in Islam?

Sunni and Shi’ite

What denomination are most Muslims?

Sunni

What does it take to be a leader in Sunni?

To be an early convert to Islam and who had worked with Muhammed

What does it take to be a leader in Shi’ite?

To be an hereditary

What are Sunni and Shi’ite’s sacred texts?

The Qur’an and Hadith

Meaning of Karma in Buddhism?

Consequences of a persons actions - only ethical actions reflecting personal attitudes

Meaning of Dharma in Buddhism?

Un immediate truths as experienced by the enlightened mind and the teachings that communicate the truth

Meaning of karma in Hinduism?

Effect of all actions good or bad

Meaning of Dharma in Hinduism?

Duties Hindus have to fulfill based on caste and station in life

Purpose of Karma in Buddhism?

To enjoy happiness in this life and to secure a good rebirth

Purpose of Dharma in Buddhism?

A guide to the truth and a path of practice

Purpose of Karma in Hinduism

determines status of rebirth and explains position in society

Purpose of Dharma in hinduism?

Upholds duty, morality, law, social obligations, particularly religious traditions

Importance of Karma to Buddhist adherents?

Explains how our actions influence our experiences

Importance of Dharam to Buddhist adherents?

represents core teachings of the Buddha, serving as the guiding principles

Importance of Karma to Hinduism adherents?

Represents the principle of cause and effect

Importance of Dharma to Hinduism adherents?

Represents the core principles and is essentially the framework for living.