re paper 1

give a quote about god being one (judaism)

"hear oh israel, the lord is our god, the lord is one"

give two examples of god the creator (judaism)

created the world in 6 days, created humanity in his image

what are the three omnis

Omnipresent - everywhere
Omnipotent - all power
Omniscient - all knowing

give an example of god as lawgiver (judaism)

god gave ten commandments to moses

give two examples of god as judge (judaism)

the whole world every year between rosh hashanah and yom kippur, after someone dies- whether they go to gan eden or sheol

explain the shekhinah with an example

god acting in the world, when god lead the jews through the wilderness

what do jews traditionally say when they hear a loved one has died

blessed are you lord, the true judge

what is sheol

A place of waiting where souls are cleansed

what do jews believe about resurrection

in the future they will be physically brought back to life to live again in the messianic age

what does the word messiah mean

Anointed one

give one belief about the messiah

will be a descendant of king david and will rule the jews during the messianic age

give a quote about the messianic age

nation shall not take up sword against nation; they will never again know war

what is a covenant

an agreement where both parties agree to do something

name two things promised by god in the covenant with abraham

his descendants would be numerous as the sand and the stars, he and his descendants will have the land of canaan

name one thing abraham had to do for god

leave his homeland and move to canaan

How did God free the Israelites from slavery?

sent the ten plagues

list four of the ten commandments

dont: commit adultery, steal, bear false witness, murder

name three key moral principles with a quote for one

justice- "justice you shall pursue", healing the world, kindness to others

give an example of healing the world

volunteering for a charity

what is the hebrew term for saving a life

pikuach nefesh

what is the quote for saving a life

whoever saves one life it as if they have saved the whole world

give an example of when you are allowed to break jewish law to save a life

driving someone to the hospital on shabbat

why is life sacred

because it was given by god and humans are made in the image of god

which biblical story teaches free will (judaism)

adam and eve eating the forbidden fruit

how many mitzvot are there

613

define a mitzvah between man and god with an example

a commandment that describes what jews must do for god e.g keeping shabbat

define a mitzvah between man and man with an example

a commandment that describes what jews must do for other people e.g love your neighbour as you love yourself

what is a minyan

10 jewish adults needed to say certain prayers

what is a mechitzah

the separation barrier between men and women in an orthodox synagogue

what is the aron kodesh

the holy ark where the torah scrolls are kept

what do reform jews believe about jewish law

they believe that it was inspired by god but created by men so it can be adapted to modern society

what do orthodox jews believe about jewish law

it cannot be changed as it is the direct word of god

what are the three daily prayer services (judaism)

shacharit, mincha, maariv

what is the amidah

central prayer of every service. it is recited silently and facing jerusalem

what is the quote for shabbat

remember the sabbath day and keep it holy

what is kiddush

prayer recited over wine at beginning of shabbat meals. it acknowledges the sacred nature of shabbat

when is shabbat

from sunset on friday until 3 stars are visible on saturday night

what is special about the shabbat morning service in the synagogue

the torah scroll is brought out of the aron kodesh and a section is read to the congregation

give three examples of worship in the home

putting up a mezuzah, keeping a kosher kitchen, studying the torah and talmud

what is a quote for mezuzah

and you shall write them on the doorposts of your house

what is brit milah

circumcision ceremony for jewish boys that happens when they are 8 days old

name two jewish birth ceremonies not brit milah

naming ceremony, simchat bat

what age do girls celebrate their bat mitzvah

12/13

what will happen during a bar mitzvah and a progressive bat mitzvah

they will read from the torah during the shabbat morning service

what will happen during an orthodox bat mitzvah

she will usually give speech about the weekly torah portion

what is a chupa

marriage canopy symbolising the home the couple will build together

why do jews break the glass at the end of the wedding

to remember the destruction of the temple and that even times of joy there is sadness

what are the shloshim

literally means 30 days. refers to the lesser period of mourning after the end of the shiva

what blessing do jews make when they hear someone has died

blessed be the true judge

what is the quote for separating milk and meat

do not boil a kid in its mothers milk

what makes a land animal kosher

it must have fins and scales

What does Rosh Hashanah celebrate?

creation of the world and crowning of god as king of the world

how is rosh hashanah celebrated

blowing the shofar 100 times and eating apple and honey to symbolise a sweet new year

what is the quote for yom kippur

you shall practice self denial... on this day... to cleanse you of your sins

what five things do jews not do on yom kippur

eat and drink, wear perfume, wash, wear leather shoes, have sex

what is the origin of pesach

when god sent moses to take the jews out of slavery in egypt through the ten plagues

what do jews not eat on pesach

things made from barley, oats, wheat, rye, or spelt that have risen

name three things found on the seder plate

salt water, charoset, bitter herbs

what is the islamic term for the oneness of allah

Tawhid

how does believing in the supremacy of allah affect muslims

they have to accept that even bad things that happen in life are meant to be

who was the successor to muhammad in sunni islam and what was his title

abu bakr- caliph

who was the successor to muhammad in shia islam and what was his title

ali- imam

name two of the sunni articles of faith

tawhid, angels

name two of the shia roots

tawhid, resurrection

list three natures of allah

immanent, merciful, benevolent

what is arabic for god is greatest

Allahu Akbar

what is the quote about angels

Each person has angels before him and behind, watching over him by God's command

why was jibril special

He told the Qu'ran to Muhammad.

Why is Mika'il special?

He is the angel of mercy who rewards good people

what do many sunni muslims believe about predestination

allah has decided and written down what will happen to everyone

what do many shia muslims believe about predestination

that allah knows whats going to happen but people have free will to make their own choices

what is the islamic term for life after death

Akhira

how does god sort good and bad souls in the afterlife

they must cross the sirat bridge over hell. good people are transported to paradise and wicked people fall off into hell

what is risalah

The belief that prophets are an important channel of communication between God and humans

who was adam (islam)

first man on earth and the first prophet

why is abraham important to muslims

he is a role model for showing kindness and compassion and refusing to worship idols

who is iblis

An angel who refused Allah's order to bow down to Adam and was kicked out of heaven.

what is the quote about muhammad

"He is God's messenger and the seal (last) of the prophets"

how did muhammad compose the quran

He didn't, the angel Jibril recited it to him over 22 years.

what happened on the night journey

muhammad travelled to Jerusalem then went up to heaven on a winged horse where he met Jesus and was taught to pray 5 times a day.

what is the imamate

The belief in Shia Islam that the descendants of Muhammad (the Imams) are the true leaders of Islam and can interpret the Qu'ran perfectly.

how many imams were there

12

what is the quran

The perfect word of God dictated to Muhammad by the prophet Jibril.

what is the quote for quran

'this is the scripture in which there is no doubt'

name the other holy books in islam

The Torah (Tawrat), Psalms (Zabur), Gospel (Injil).

what are the 5 pillars of islam

Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj

what does the shahadah say

There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet

how is the shahadah different in sunni and shia islam

the line 'and ali is his friend' is added to the shia shahadah

what are the name of the spiritual washing that takes place before prayer (islam)

wudu

what direction do muslims face while praying

mecca

what are the sequence of movements that muslims complete whilst praying called

rak'ah

what do muslims do during the du'a prayer

this is a personal prayer that can be in any language and said in any form

what is the jummah prayer

a weekly communal prayer performed at midday on Friday

what is ramadan

the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset.

what are muslims forbidden to do whilst fasting

eat, drink, smoke, have sex

who doesnt need to fast during ramadan

pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, those who are ill

what happened during the night of power

marks beginning of gods revelation to muhammad

what is zakah

Giving to charity

how much should muslims give in zakah

2.5 percent

what is the significance of giving zakah

muslims fulfill a duty imposed by god