World Religions Flashcards 3

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Five Pillars of Islam

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The basic acts of worship in Islam, considered the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice.

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Sunnah

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The teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad, used as a model for living a good life.

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The Vedas

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Ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, written in early Sanskrit and containing hymns, philosophy, and guidance on ritual.

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Polytheism

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The belief in or worship of more than one god.

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Reincarnation

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The belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death.

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Karma

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The concept that a person's actions in this and previous states of existence determine their fate in future existences.

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Nirvana

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In Buddhism, a transcendent state free from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.