CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM

TRADITIONS
AND PRACTICES
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Islam is `the religion of peace' because:

The Arabic word ‘Islam’ is derived from the Arabic word "Al-Salaam" which
means peace. The root word of Islam is "al-silm" which means "submission"
or "surrender." It is understood to mean "submission to Allah." In spite of
whatever noble intention has caused many Muslim to claim that Islam is
derived primarily from peace, this is not true. Allah says in the Qur'an
(translated):

[2:136] Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed to

us and that which was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and
Jacob, and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, and that
which the prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction
between any of them, and to Him we have surrendered. [Arabic
"Muslimoon"]

In addition to the above mentioned linguistic reasoning, Allah in the Qur'an

makes it clear this his religion and that of his prophet is one of submission.
Peace only comes through submission to Allah and his prophet.
 TAUSUG BELIEFS
AND PRACTICES
JOLO IS THE HOME OF THE TAUSUGS.
TAUSUG COMES FROM THE WORD “TAU”
WHICH MEANS “MAN” AND “SUG” WHICH
MEANS “LAND”. TAUSUGS ARE MUSLIMS
AND PRACTICE THE TENETS OF ISLAM.
One characteristic of the Tausug is preservation of the
family reputation and will never commit an act of
cowardice that will blemish on the family’s name.
“You can never expect a Tausug to run from a good
fight”
They believe that running away is shameful especially
when other members of the family are involved.
 PAGGUGUNTING
TAUSUG BAPTISM
• THE CHILD CLAD IN BEST GARMENT
IS BROUGHT TO THE GROUP OF
IMAMS STANDING IN CIRCLE
• A FEW STRANDS OF HAIR ARE
DIPPED IN A CONTAINER OF THE
WATER OF BUTONG
• THE CHILD’S MOUTH IS SMEARED
WITH SUGAR
• CANDLE IS LIT AT THE BEGINNING
OF THE RITE AND IS THEN BLOWN
OFF AFTER
PAGKAWIN
TAUSUG WEDDING
This video contains both traditional and modern wedding.
TYPES OF
MARRIAGE
ARRANGED FORCED CHOICE OF
MARRIAGES MARRIAGE PARTNER

Where consent has not been given by either With regards to freedom of choice
This is mostly done by their parents or
the bride or the groom, or is given only when marrying within their religion,
other elders within the family. In other
under excessive pressure, is a different Muslim men and women are given the
words, it is usually an „arranged
matter; this would be contrary to the right to choose who they want to
marriage‟
teachings of Islam, marry.
 DOWRY
At the wedding, a Muslim husband typically gives a gift,
known as the Mahr or dower, to his wife. This type of
dowry, based on what was agreed upon by the couple,
could be in the form of any item and “in any amount”. An
example is a cantar or a “great amount” of gold. However,
the man can also marry a woman based on the amount of
knowledge he has about the Quran, even though he has no
material .

After the consummation of their marriage, it is customary

for the male spouse to give a wedding reception, known as
the Walima, to family members and friends. Such a
BURIAL
PRACTICES
Roman Catholicism
 Contents
1 HISTORY OF ROMAN CATHOLICISM

Early Developments, Missions and Expansion, Exploration and

Conquest, Modern Age

2 BELIEFS
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Sacred Narratives, Ultimate Reality and Divine Beings, Human Nature and the
Purpose of Existence, Suffering and the Problem of Evil, Afterlife and Salvation

3 RITUALS AND WORSHIP ETHICS AND

COMMUNITY

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Roman Catholicism,
Christian church that has been
the decisive spiritual force in
the history of Western What is Roman
civilization. Along Catholicism?
with Eastern Orthodoxy and
Protestantism, it is one of the
three major branches
of Christianity.
 The Roman Catholic Church traces its history to Jesus Christ and
the Apostles. Over the course of centuries it developed a highly
sophisticated theology and an elaborate organizational structure
headed by the papacy, the oldest continuing absolute monarchy in
the world.

History EARLY DEVELOPMENTS

Within 400 years, after Jesus’ passion, Christianity
of developed from an illegal, persecuted, and underground religion
into the official, only, and dominating faith of the Roman Empire,

Roman Roman Catholicism was the western expression of that faith.

MISSIONS AND EXPANSION

Catholicism Roman Catholicism spread around the world- first through
the Roman Empire, later by Irish missionaries, and still later by
European religious orders and lay missioners. Roman Catholicism
often built on and incorporated the customs of evangelized peoples
via the process of enculturation.
EXPLORATION AND CONQUEST
Before and after Columbus’ voyages starting in
1942, Catholicism’s expansion was marked not only by
growth and innovation, but also sometimes by violence,
persecution, and imperialistic tendencies.

MODERN AGE
Roman Catholicism responded to the Scientific
Revolution, Enlightenment, and modernity’s push to
democracy first by closing its doors to the world, but then
by opening its windows.
Sacred Narratives
Roman Catholics hold the canon of Scriptures (both Old
and New Testaments) and tradition to be sacred. The living
transmission of divinely guided truth through Church teaching,
called the Magisterium, is held as authoritative.

Ultimate Reality and Divine Beings

Roman Catholics believe in one God in three persons: a
Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They also believe in
BELIEFS
angels as heavenly messengers, and they venerate the saints,
especially Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Human Nature and the Purpose of Existence

Made in the image and likeness of God, humans are
intrinsically good, through corrupted by sin. Humanity’s purpose
is to live forever with God in the happiness of heaven.
SUFFERING AND THE PROBLEM OF EVIL
Humans suffer as a result of sin,
which has its origins in the gift of
human free will, given by God.
The source of evil is humanity’s
freedom to reject God.
AFTERLIFE AND SALVATION
Roman Catholics believe that Christ
makes salvation possible for all
people. By freely choosing to
embrace or reject God’s grace,
humans may spend eternity either in
heaven or in hell.
SACRED TIME

The Mysteries of Christ's life are celebrated via a liturgical calendar

throughout the year. The two greatest feasts celebrate Christ's
RITUALS AND WORSHIP
Resurrection (Easter) and God's Incarnation (Christmas).

Easter is celebrated with a mass, and in the weeks prior to there

are readings and sermons about the death and resurrection of the Lord.
Some churches will have an Easter egg hunt, but mainly a mass
to celebrate that Jesus' resurrection.

Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians

believe is the Son of God. The name 'Christmas' comes from the Mass of Christ (or
Jesus). A Mass service (which is sometimes called Communion or Eucharist) is where
Christians remember that Jesus died for us and then came back to life.

SACRED SPACE
Cathedrals of great artistry and more modest churches serve worship spaces for
Roman Catholics, who believe that all the earth is holy as God’s handiwork and the
place of God’s Incarnation in Jesus Christ.
 RITES AND
CEREMONIES
Roman Catholic worship
is centered around the
Sacrament of the Eucharist
in the Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass. Seven sacraments
serve as efficacious outward
signs of sanctifying grace
for believers.
WORSHIP AND DEVOTION
IN DAILY LIFE
Catholic life is full of prayer
and the use of sacramentals
that prepare the Catholic to
receive grace, such as the
rosary, the wearing of
medals, and the giving of
blessings.
SYMBOLISM
Roman Catholic rituals and
sacred spaces are filled with
symbols pointing to the
sacrificial life of Christ
crucified, the example of the
saints, the liturgical seasons
etc.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

The Roman Catholic Church is hierarchically organized, with local

parishes and dioceses as its building blocks, led by bishops whose leaders
are in communion with the pope.

LEADERSHIP

The Roman Catholic church clergy is comprised of the sacramental

roles of deacons, priests, and bishops, with administrative roles extending up
to the pope as leader of the world’s Catholics. The magisterium is the
ETHICS AND
Church’s teaching authority.
COMMUNIT
PRINCIPLES OF MORAL THOUGHT AND STRUCTURE
Y
Moral thought begins in the conscience informed by natural law. The
Ten Commandments and Jesus’ life are the foundation for Catholic moral
action, which has resulted in the Church’s strong social teachings.
 VISION FOR
SOCIETY
The Roman Catholic Church
seeks to build a society that is
more human, that protects the
dignity of the human person,
and that fosters a renewed
emphasis on charity in social
life as the norm for all activity.
GENDER AND
SEXUALITY
Roman Catholicism teaches that
the sexes are complementary, that
all are called to chastity, and that
marriage is a lifelong covenant
between one man and one woman.
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