Monday- No school
Tuesday
Buddhism
The Eightfold Path
Right View
Right intentions
Right speech
Right actions
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Concentration
Right Mindfulness
Represented by the wheel
Buddhists and Hinduism
Both
Reincarnation
Karma
Dharma
Not
Caste system
HIndu gods
Hindu priests
Buddhists Information
Worship Practice
Meditation- deep thought and reflection
Importance of lotus flower
believer can blossom while rooted in the impurity of the world
The Dalai Lama- the present spiritual leader of Buddhism
14th Dalai Lama
has been DL since 1950
Has been in exile in India since 1959
Islam
Middle East
North Africa
Indonesia
Bangladesh
The Islamic Crescent and star is the international symbol for Islam
Islam means submission to Allah in Arabic
Allah is an Arabic word which means The one true God
Muslims believe that the Quran is God’s word revealed to the prophet Muhammad (570-632 AD) through the angel Gabriel
Muslims do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah although they do believe he was a prophet
Islam is very family oriented
The primary means of transmitting the religion are through the family
Muslims are people that practice Islam
.6% of US adults follow Islam
There are two main sects of Islam: Sunni and Shiite
One of their main differences is in their beliefs about who were the leaders following the death of Prophet Muhammad
Sunni from the Arabic word for “tradition” accepted the succession of Muhammad’s elected successors
Most of population is Sunni
Shitte from the Arabic for “faction”, believe that leaders must be descendants of Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and her husband Ali
They rule Iran and also have sizable presence in Iraq
Iraq and Iran mainly
Wednesday
Islam
The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of his/her race, nationality, or ethnic background
Anyone can become Muslim
5 pillars of Islam
Shahada(witness) is the Muslim profession of Faith
Said in the morning and before bed
Salat(daily prayer) is a prayer ritual performed 5 times a day by all Muslims over the age of 10
Face Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Sawm(fasting) is abstaining each day during Ramadan
Ramadan is a the holiest day for Islam. It marks when Muhammad had the Quran revealed to him
Sawm helps Muslims develop self-control, gain a better understanding of God’s gifts and greater compassion towards the deprived
Not only is food forbidden between dawn and sunset, but also things like smoking, chewing gum, negative thoughts, and sexual activities
Zakat(almsgiving) is giving money to the poor
This a gift of 2.5% of one’s savings each year
Giving in this way is intended to free Muslims from the love of money
It reminds them that everything they have really belongs to God
Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that all physically/financially able Muslims should make at least once in their life.
Mecca is the most holy places for Muslims
Circle the Kaaba seven times. Say prayers, drink from a holy spring, walk to Mount Arafat to pray, fest, cast stones at three pillars , shave hair and run between some hills
Islamic Law
Sharia Law outlines laws for Muslims and is based from the Quran
Many African and Middle Eastern countries laws are based on Sharia Law
5 major crimes
Theift
Highway robbery
Intoxication
Adultery
Falsely accusing another of adultery
Food Laws
Very similar to the Jewish kosher foods
Issues Facing Islam Today
Radical Islamic Terrorists
ISIS
Al-Qaeda
Racial profiling in US
Women’s rights
Have none
Why do Muslim Women wear Burkas
The Koran calls for both men and women to cover and be modest
The Koran does not explicitly say you have to cover yourself completely
Thursday
Islam
Shariah Law
Belief components of Shariah law commands Muslims to believe in God, the angels, prophets,
In terms of
Why do Muslim wear Burkas
Dress is open to interpretation and had been shaped by centuries of culture in different nations
Some scholars argue that it is a religious believe
Friday
- Test Day
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