WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one similarity between the “Ten Commandments” and the “Five Pillars of Islam?”
A
both promote polytheism
B
both promote the use of warfare to spread religion
C
both promote the seven sacraments
D
both set down ethical rules of conduct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answers. The five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments have much more resemblance than what might seem obvious at first glance, yet they do not believe in reincarnation, they believe in a life after death.

Detailed explanation-2: -The five pillars – the declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salah), alms-giving (zakat), fasting (sawm) and pilgrimage (hajj) – constitute the basic norms of Islamic practice. They are accepted by Muslims globally irrespective of ethnic, regional or sectarian differences.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aside from being monotheistic belief systems that arose in the Middle East, Christianity, Judaism and Islam have a great deal in common. There are notable similarities in notions of sacrifice, good works, hospitality, peace, justice, pilgrimage, an afterlife and loving God with all one’s heart and soul.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah, is the fifth pillar and the most significant manifestation of Islamic faith and unity in the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -They both believe that practising their religion is good for them because it creates harmony and peace. They believe that Satan is real and tries to tempt people away from God and to commit sins. They believe that paradise/heaven and hell are real literal places. More items

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