Religious Studies-Unit K
Section K1 Beliefs and Values Terminologies Tawhid The oneness of Allah Shirk The sin regarding any thing as the equal or partner of Allah Khalifah Custodian or steward of the world for Allah Adam The first man and the first prophet of Allah Al-Qadar Allah's control of future events Risalah Muslim beliefs about the Prophet of Allah Ibrahim The prophet Abraham who is connected with much of the Hajj Isa The prophet Jesus Tawrat The holy book given by Allah to Musa Zabur The holy book given by Allah to the Prophet Dawood Injil The holy book given by Allah to the prophet Isa Akhirah Muslim belief about life after death Tawhid: Muslim beliefs about Allah Muslims believe that there is only one God, Allah. They believe that God is one, therefore Allah can have no plurals, polytheism is wrong and Christianity is wrong because Jesus was not God's son. Because Allah is one, he must always have been and always will be and he depends on no one but himself. Because Allah is one, the universe he created must be a unity. This is why following the way of Islam makes Muslims a united community (ummah). Surah 112 states, "Say, 'He is God the One and Only, God the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not nor is He begotten; and there is none like unto Him.' This means that Muslims reject the Christian belief in the Trinity and will not allow anything to interfere
Religious Education Hajj Coursework
Section A: i) What is Hajj? A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place. This journey can be physical and emotional, and the Hajj is often both for all concerned. It is also a spiritually powerful journey in search of great religious or moral significance that shows power and faith in the religion the participants follow. Sometimes, as in most religions, it is a journey to a sacred place or shrine that is important to the person or religion. The aim of a pilgrimage is to confirm and place faith in God, and to show you are part of your faith. Muslims show that they are part of the Ummah (The Family Of Islam) by taking this journey. A pilgrimage can also be a journey about repent and forgiveness for a person's actions, and they would take the pilgrimage as a means of saying sorry (repenting) to their God. The Hajj (the pilgrimage to Mecca), for Muslims, is about the submission to Allah, and following the 5 pillars. The whole aim of the pilgrimage is to show your religion and to show your faithfulness and submission to Allah. Among the main themes and messages of Hajj is submission and obedience to Allah. The submission to Allah is so very important because that is what Islam is all about; worshipping and trusting in the one true God: Allah. Therefore, a great deal of respect and hope is placed around the stand before Allah as people from all over he world experience his
The meaning of Vocation
The meaning of Vocation This is the meaning of Vocation in the words of Pope John Paul II: I TURN ESPECIALLY to you, boys and girls, young and not so young, who find yourselves at the decisive moment of choice. I would like to meet you one by one, call you by your name, talk to you heart to heart of things extremely important not only for yourself, but for the whole of humanity. I would like to ask each one of you: What will you do with your life? What are your plans? Have you ever thought of committing your existence totally to Christ? Do you think that there can be anything greater than to bring Jesus to people and people to Jesus? Our interior gaze extends to the limitless horizons of our hopes and aspirations. And in the midst of all of life's contradictions, we search for life's true meaning. We wonder and ask, Why? Why am I here? Why am I alive at all? What must I do? None of you is alone in posing these questions. Humanity as a whole feels the pressing need to give sense and purpose to a world which is increasingly complicated and difficult to be happy in. You are at the great crossroads of your lives and you must decide how your future can be lived happily, accepting the responsibilities which you hope will be placed squarely on your shoulders, playing an active role in the world around you. You ask me for encouragement and guidance, and most willingly I offer some
Marriage and divorce in Christianity and Islam.
The institution of marriage is found in all cultures and societies at all times in history. Marriage regulates relations between the sexes in all known forms of society and governs the status and education of children within the community. Marriage is needed to progress the human race - to prevent incest. So siblings don't end up having sexual relations. Most people aspire to have a family, and this is only possible through a marriage. Marriage is a solemn contract between a man and a woman who share love together. Christians and non-Christians can be married in a registrar office (registry) thus making the marriage civil however Christians are expected to marry in church. Some Free Church ministers are not allowed to perform marriages therefore they must ask a registrar to attend the service and sign certain documents. However, most ministers of Christianity are allowed to perform marriages. Marriage is a rite of passage. A rite of passage is a ceremony associated with major moments of transition in the life cycle: - Birth - Puberty - Mating - Death And marriage is a rite of passage associated with mating, because it is the only means where sexual acts are allowed to take place i.e. sex after marriage In the Old Testament the institution of marriage went through a number of developments, one of which is that it became monogamous. The essential teaching of the
Examine how different writers present the theme of Christmas
Examine how different writers present the theme of Christmas I am going to look at three Christmas Poems and compare the way the poets present the theme of Christmas, looking at the similarities and differences between them. The poems I have chosen are "Ballad of the Bread Man" and "Innocent's Song", which are both by Charles Causley, and "A poem for Christmas" by Raymond Soutster. All the poems are describing a slightly different aspect of Christmas. "Ballad of the Bread Man" is describing the religious aspect of Christmas and telling the Story of both Christmas and Easter and the life of Jesus whereas "Innocent's Song" although it is still describing the religious side of Christmas, describes the Story of King Herod who ordered all the baby boys to be killed. It shows the darker side of Christmas that no one really thinks about "Why when he caws his carol does the salty snow run red". It shows that when all the rest of the world is celebrating a time of peace, there is still evil about. It is warning us to beware, by reminding us of Herod as most of us don't realise that Christmas does have a dark, evil side to it that most people forget about. "Watch where he comes walking out of the Christmas flame". This makes it quite original and surprising, as it is not what you would expect a Christmas poem to be about. "A poem for Christmas" however is all about the
Judaism and Pesach (Passover).
R.E. Coursework Assignment: Judaism and Pesach (Passover). Part A: The Jewish festival of Pesach (Passover) commemorates the freedom and independence of Jews from Egyptian slavery which is best described in the Exodus. This is the liberation of the Jewish community from over two hundred years of Egyptian repression and is the remembrance of the mass exodus of Jews from Egypt. It also serves as a reminder of Jewish oppression over the years from different tyrants such as Hitler and the Egyptian pharaoh. This festival pays homage to Moses who led his people free from the subjugation in which the Egyptian pharaoh had put the Jewish people under. Festivals like these give Jews hope for the future and massacres such as the holocaust strengthens the faith of many Jews. Pesach begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan. It is the first of the three major festivals with both historical and agricultural significance (the other two are Shavu'ot and Sukkot). Agriculturally, it represents the beginning of the harvest season in Israel, but little attention is paid to this aspect of the holiday. The primary observances of Pesach are related to the Exodus from Egypt after generations of slavery. The name "Pesach" comes from the Hebrew root Peh-Samech-Chet, meaning to pass through, to pass over, to exempt or to spare. It refers to the fact that God "passed over" the houses of
R.E Wealth and Poverty
A1- OUTLINE MUSLIM TEACHINGS ON WEALTH AND POVERTY Wealth and everything is a gift from Allah Ta'ala. It is a loan from Allah. Wealth means 'having a plentiful supply of material goods and money' and that's why we should spend in a correct and a Halaal way. Those who are rich and wealthy should do as much as shukr (thank) of Allah that He has blessed us with this gift, should use it for good things and share the wealth with the poor and the needy. On the other hand those who are not as fortunate should do sabr (patience) and earn the wealth in a Halaal way. Pray to Allah and indeed He will guide us and give us as much as we want here and the hereafter. An incident had occurred in Prophet (S.A.W)'s time, when a man who was really poor was begging on the road. Our Prophet (S.A.W) approached him and said, to the nearest meaning, 'Don't beg, instead go in the forest, cut some wood, sell it and earn money.' This shows the importance of earning wealth in a Halaal way and how much emphasis Prophet (S.A.W) has given to it. Islam is a way of life and it has taught us each and everything. It is a responsibility on mankind to care for each other. It has told the wealthy people to look out for the poor people. Islam has emphasised on this topic a lot. The Prophet (S.A.W.) has reported to have said, 'None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for
On pilgrimage. Explain the significance and the symbolic meanings of what you did.
RS1 - write a diary account regarding your experiences on pilgrimage. Explain the significance and the symbolic meanings of what you did. HAJJ DIARY st Dhu-el-Hijja DAY 1: Today I have had a really long day. I went out work and then out with some friends. I got home around 6:45 and found out that I was going on Hajj. Hajj is a very important Muslim pilgrimage and every Muslim must make this journey at least once in a lifetime. This is necessary because it is one of the five pillars of Islam. I asked my mum why I had to go and she answered that I have to go because of four main reasons: "I am Muslim (and all Muslims have to go on Hajj), secondly because I am sane (to go on hajj you must be sane and be able to make the journey) thirdly because I have passed the age of puberty and fourthly because it is my duty according this Verse from the holy Quran: "And Pilgrimage to the house is a duty on mankind to Allah for those who can find a way there" Quran 3: 196 To be totally honest, I am quite excited about the whole thing, I really want to go on this pilgrimage and deep down I feel privileged and spiritually awakened. Hajj, for me will develop both the spiritual and moral goals of Islam. 2nd Dhu-el-Hijja DAY 2:Today I went shopping AGAIN! But his time I went to buy the special white cloth which I will wear when I go on my pilgrimage. This white cloth is called "IHRAM".
Traditions and holidays of Great Britain
Traditions and holidays of Great Britain. Every nation and every country has its own traditions and customs. Traditions make a nation special. Some of them are old-fashioned and many people remember them, others are part of people's life. Some British customs and traditions are known all the world. From Scotland to Cornwall, Britain is full of customs and traditions. A lot of them have very long histories. Some are funny and some are strange. But they are all interesting. There is the long menu of traditional British food. There are many royal occasions. There are songs, saying and superstitions. They are all part of the British way of life. You cannot really imagine Britain without all its traditions, this integral feature of social and private life of the people living on the British Isles that has always been an important part of their life and work. English traditions can classified into several groups: traditions concerning the Englishmen's private life (child's birth, wedding, marriage, wedding anniversary); which are connected with families incomes; state traditions; national holidays, religious holidays, public festival, traditional ceremonies. What about royal traditions? There are numerous royal traditions in Britain, some are ancient, others are modern. The Queen is the only person in Britain with two birthdays. Her real birthday is on April 21st, but she has
Islamiyat Notes. Major teaching in the hadiths of the Prophet
Islamiyat Major teaching in the hadiths of the Prophet Hadith 5: Belief We come to know from this hadith that charity is an obligation on every believer. It teaches us that it is not confined to spending wealth. Rather every act of piety is regarded as charity. It further explains that charity is an act of showing concern for others and helping them by all means. It is one of the fundamental principles of Islam. Action Muslims today should perform all their actions with the intention of benefitting others. They should also fulfill the rights of Allah by performing religious obligations. In social life, they should play a positive role by helping others and by settling their disputes. Prophet(S) was king and helpful even to his enemies. He helped and served the only woman who pelted him with rubbish. He said, "The best amongst the people is the one who is a source of benefit for the people." Muslims must understand that they should not ignore even the smallest deeds of righteousness. Hadith 6: Belief We learn from this about our obligation to eradicate evil by all means physical and verbal. It teaches us not only to abstain from evil but also to prevent others from unrighteous deeds. We come to know that it is unworthy of a believer to ignore any evil practice in his presence. Action Muslims today should be aware of their duty to enjoin upon good and forbid evil.