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SOC-412 Judaism and Islam Beliefs Systems Chart

Assignment Description:

Part I: Judaism and Islam Beliefs Systems Chart

Re: Topic 6 DQ 1

Naria Celaya

Judaism Islam

Beliefs Obedience to God and only one God The Bible 5 specific (books) The 10 Commandments Coming of the Messiah	In one God Name of God is “Allah” Muhammad (Prophet) Qur’an Angels of Allah
Lifestyle Jewish lifestyle is that of an American lifestyle They hold the lead in education and income There is no clash between faith and reason, per the Jews.	Muslim morality is quite like Christian and Jewish morals. Marriage and family are extremely significant; marriage is viewed as an obligation and is based on a legal contract signed by both the husband and wife. Divorce is frowned upon, but not illegal
Rituals Circumcision Bat Mitzvah Some hold Confirmations Marriage	Frequent Prayer No Sabbath but still gather midday on Fridays Religious tax vs. charity Fasting during Holidays
Organization Rabbi Chazzan Gabbai Kohein Levi Rebbe Tzaddik

Part II: Comparative Analysis

I observed several connections as well as differences after completing this chart. For starters, eating pork is forbidden in both Judaism and Islam. The reason behind it is that pork is considered dirty even impure. Both religions only have the belief in one God. Each of the religions have a name for their God. For Jews it is Yeh-Shua and Islam it is Allah. While Islam believes they have prophets that guide and promote the word of God. Jews have a deep belief in the son of God, Jesus. Both religions have rituals varying in reason. For Jews they have a combination regarding the life cycle and other reasons are due to holidays. As for Islam they hold rituals based on days or observances. In the Jewish community women hold not so high impact on their society. While Muslim or Islam encourage professional growth and other areas for women to grow. It is frowned upon or just not allowed for Islam to drink spirits, but in the Jew community it is not a significant issue. For some of the rituals or rites of passage Jews believe in circumcision of their boys. While Islam emphasis or really focuses on frequent prayer.

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