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- 4. This is the third of the Five Pillars of Islam. This is the compulsory act of in which Muslims must give a portion of their wealth to charity. It is recognised as an act of self-purification and a type of worship to Allah that they will be rewarded for.
- 6. This is the second of the Five Pillars of Islam. This is obligatory prayers for Islam that Muslims must perform five times a day. Although they may only pray three times a day if they do certain prayers at the same time.
- 7. A City in which the Fifth Pillar of Hajj takes place. In this pillar the Muslim followers journey on a pilgrimage in which is often said to make Muslims have more faith in their religion. They are expected to take this journey at least once in their lifetime.
- 8. The seventh month of the year and also the first civil month of the year according to the Jewish calendar. Usually falls in September and October and holds 13 days of Religious significance. Jewish people are not permitted to work on 7 of these days.
- 10. This is the first of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a Creed to Islamic faith where people must profess an undeniable faith towards by stating two fundamental that make one a Muslim, that when translated states: “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.
- 12. This is a service or ceremony in which commemorates the Last Supper. In this act consecrating and consuming of wine and bread takes place, in which represents the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
- 14. This is a system of religious belief or faith. These are formal statements of Christian belief; one of the most widely used statements to Christian belief is the Nicene ______, when this is stated you are stating your testimony to Christianity.
- 17. Distinguished from Polytheism, this is the belief in the existence of only one God or in the oneness of God. This is characterised in the Judaism, Christianity and Islam, but elements of this belief are also discernible in numerous other religions. The Islamic idea of this is Tawhid based on a Quran teaching, it says, “God is One” (29:46).
- 18. The Islamic Sacred book. Believed to be the translations or recitation of the word of God or Allah, to the Prophet Muhammad from the Archangel Gabriel. Quran literally means, “to read”.
- 20. The word Torah in Hebrew means “Law”. Basically refers to all law and wisdom, contained in the first 5 books of the Bible, however more emphasis is given to teaching, guidance or instruction rather than “Law” or rules.
- 23. On the third day after his crucifixion, Jesus ________ from the dead and walked among the people for 40 days until he ascended to heaven. In these 40 days he continued to teach, heal and love people, before ascending and relieving us of our sins (1 Corinthians 15).
- 25. This is a monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Its followers are called ‘Christians” who have Jesus Christ as their main leader of their religion. They believe that Jesus died to relieve them of sins and ascended into heaven (1 Corinthians 15).
- 28. A Muslim place of worship. This is a place where Muslims go to publicly worship their God. When the worship takes place, males are separated from females of if it is an open space, the females will worship behind the males. When worshipping they also face towards their holy city of Mecca.
- 29. This is an ancient religion that believes in monotheism, and has the “Torah” as it’s text of foundation. Its followers are known as the “Jewish” who believe that God had chosen them to set an example of Holiness and ethical behaviour.
- 30. These are the Christian or Jewish scriptures consisting of old and new testaments. They explain the intents of God through Jesus and his disciples, as well as other scriptures such as the first humans – Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:4 – 3:24), and Noah’s Ark (Genesis 5:32 – 10:1). In Islam beliefs this is the Quran, and in Jewish beliefs is Torah.
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- 1. The Arabic word referring to God in the Islamic religion. This is the God that Muslims worship and believe will reward them if the commit good deeds and follow the Five Pillars of Islam.
- 2. This is the lack of belief that there is a Christ. Psalm 14:1 states “To the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does good.”
- 3. Something new, or new information. Also translates to an action, statement or approval from a Prophet. In Islamic literature the very specific meaning of reports about what the Prophet said, did, approved, and disapproved of.
- 5. This is the Jewish word that refers to giving to those in need. In Judaism giving to those that are poor is not seen as charity, but rather, the “Right thing to do”. This is the process where the giving of money and or produce is accompanied by genuine compassion and empathy to the troubles of someone.
- 9. This is an Abrahamic religion that believes in the theory of monotheism, professing that there is one almighty God who to this religion is known as Allah and believes that Muhammed is the last messenger of God. This religions followers are known as “Muslim”.
- 11. Otherwise known as Passover, this is a significant biblically derived Jewish holiday and is important as it represents freedom from slavery. The first of 3 major celebrations, Pesach, was traditionally celebrated by sacrificing a lamb, which was eaten on the first night of the holiday.
- 13. The 10 __________ are the 10 rules God set for Christian’s after Moses recorded them on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20). These were set to show us how to live a better life now and show faith in God forever.
- 15. The Holy month where Muslims fast and do nothing seen as morally incorrect. During the Ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslim people must fast during daylight hours. Going without eating represents compassion for those who are not fortunate to have enough food and performing good deeds. Refraining from evil behaviour and doing good deeds is rewarded by Allah.
- 16. This is the belief that there is more than one God. Neither Islamic, Jewish or Christians believe in this as stated in Exodus 20:3 “You shall have no other Gods before me.”
- 19. Also known as Allah in Muslim religion or Adonai in Jewish religion, this is the name of the Christ. This being is believed to be the creator/ruler of the universe and the source of supreme authority.
- 21. The Holy _______ is where God is separated in to three separate corresponding persons/beings. The three Godly heads are the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit (one God in three divine persons).
- 22. A form of the Hebrew name for GOD, and is the proper name of the Israel God in the Hebrew Bible. It is also the name of the true God of the Bible, who is the almighty creator of all things (Revelation 4:11).
- 24. This is the fifth and final Pillar of Islam. It is a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that Muslims are expected to participate in at least once in their lifetime. It takes place in the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and is often believed to make Muslims return, more faithful towards their religion.
- 26. This is the fourth of the Five Pillars of Islam. In this Pillar Muslims must fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan. They do this to show compassion for those who must fast every day and believe it is a good deed that Allah will reward them for.
- 27. This is a person who follows the beliefs of or practices Islam – in which is a Monotheistic religion. These people consider the Quran as their holy book, worship Allah, and follow Five Pillars that make them Islamic.