Characteristics of Each religion HSC

Shahada

Declaration of faith in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad

Salat

Muslims are required to pray five times a day facing the Kaaba in Mecca

Zakat

Obligation for Muslims to give a portion of their wealth to those in need

Sawm

Fasting from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan

Hajj

Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a Muslim's lifetime

Quran

Primary sacred text of Islam, believed to be the word of God revealed to Muhammad

Hadith

Collection of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, providing guidance for Muslims

Holy Trinity

Christian belief in God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit

Jesus Christ

Christian belief that Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God who died for the salvation of humanity

Bible

Christian sacred text containing the Old Testament and the New Testament

Old Testament

Christian texts shared with Judaism, including the Torah, Psalms, and Prophets

New Testament

Christian focus on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the writings of his apostles

Baptism

Christian practice of initiation and purification through water

Communion

Christian practice of sharing bread and wine as a remembrance of Jesus' Last Supper

Judaism

Monotheistic religion focusing on the belief in one God and the covenant with the Jewish people

Torah

Central sacred text in Judaism, containing the first five books of the Hebrew Bible

Commandments

Ethical and religious laws in the Torah, forming the foundation of Jewish law

Shabbat

Jewish observance of the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship

Passover

Jewish festival commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt

Hanukkah

Jewish festival of lights, commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem

Kashrut

Jewish dietary laws and regulations

Synagogue

Jewish place of worship and community gathering

Diaspora

Historical dispersion and migration of Jews, leading to the establishment of Jewish communities worldwide

The Beatitudes

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God"

The Beatitudes

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth"

Jesus' commandment of love

"Love one another, as I have loved you"

The Nicene Creed - Divinity + Humanity of Jesus

"I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God"

Death and Resurrection of Jesus

"Jesus said, I am the resurrection, and the life he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live" (John 20:9)

The Holy Trinity

"Make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19)

Revelation

"Splendid and majestic is His work and his righteousness endure forever" (Psalm 11:3)

Salvation

"Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost" (Luke 15:16)

Salvation

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of god is eternal in Jesus Christ." (Romans 6:23)