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Islam and (some) Christianity
Islamic customs, traditions, theology, etc.; the New Testament
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
10/11/2011

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Islam: Seven positive commands
Definition
1)To know but one God
2)To be kind to parents
3)To be righteous
4)To give to the poor
5)To be moderate in spending
6)To be kind in speaking and to be generous
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Islam: Seven definite prohibitions
Definition
1)Desist from the practice of infanticide
2)From adultery
3)From killing unjustly
4)From robbing orphans
5)From cheating in trade
6)From believing false reports
7)From showing pride
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Islam: Golden Rule
Definition
'None of you is a believer if he does not like for his brother exactly that which he likes for his own self'
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Islam: three main virtues
Definition
1)Justice
2)Kindness
3)Charity
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Islam: three main vices
Definition
1)Indecency
2)Wickedness
3)Oppresion
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Islam: 4 Cardinal Virtues
Definition
1)Justice
2)Charity/Benevolence
3)Chastity/Modesty
4)Mercy
Term
Islam: Cardinal Virtue #1- Justice
Definition
1)most important of the supreme values and cardinal virtues of Islam
2)must deal justly even with those you hate
3)First principle of social life
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Islam: Cardinal Virtue #2- Charity/Kindness
Definition
1)helpfulness, helping one's kith and kin, concern for neighbors, assisting the weak and oppressed, and nursing the sick
2)live in cooperation, not competition
3)help everyone of every race, sex, ethnicity, etc.- includes family, friends, enemies, strangers, everyone
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Islam: Cardinal Virtue #3- Modesty/Chastity
Definition
1)- Strict modesty of dress, manner and behavior, and absolute chastity are required both before and after marriage
2)Virgin Mary is best example
3)for women AND men
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