Dialogue and Encounter Keywords

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to interfaith dialogue, the Second Vatican Council, and Islamic beliefs and practices.

Interfaith dialogue

Constructive, and positive interaction between people of different religious traditions.

Proclamation

Sharing religious beliefs.

Second Vatican Council

A council of Catholic leaders who discussed matters of the faith. It was between 1962-65.

Ecclesiam Suam

A document explaining how the Church should engage in respectful dialogue with others.

Islam

The religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.

Tawhid

The Islamic belief that there is only one God who has no partners or equals.

Ummah

The worldwide community of Muslims united by their faith.

Zakat

A charitable practise in Islam, donating $2.5\%$ of disposable wealth.

Salah

The Islamic practice of praying five times a day facing Makkah.

Qur'an

The holy book of Islam, believed to be the final revelation of Allah.