World Religions

"to make an effort, or to struggle," defend Muslim community, or possibly convert people to Islam

Nirvana

The effects of good or bad actions on a person’s soul

A type of execution used by the Romans where a person was nailed to a cross

Fasting

Religious ideas based on the teachings of Mahavira, a Hindu

The belief in one God.

Referring to the way Muhammad lived which provides a model for the duties and the way of life expected by Muslims

Religious ideas based on the teachings of Guru Nanak, a Hindu

The Muslim place of worship

Missionary (plural: Missionaries)

A set of commentaries and lessons for everyday life produced between 200 and 600.

The largest religion in India; the blending of Indian religion with ideas from other cultures created

The 12 disciples that were chosen by Jesus to receive special training and spread the teachings of Jesus.

Discovered nearly 2,000 years ago and included prayers, commentaries, letters, and passages from the Hebrew bible.

A journey to a sacred or holy place

Meditation

The acts of worship that all Muslims must follow3

'God' in Arabic

A Jewish house of worship.

The five books that contained most Jewish laws and the history of the Jews until Moses.

The belief of rebirth after death; souls are born and reborn many times

Division of Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation

The religion based on the messages given to Muhammad by God that translates to "submit to God"

The religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth rooted in Judaism, but became a separate faith

A person who follows the religion of Islam

People who are said to receive messages from God to be taught to others.

Jesus´ rise from the dead that was claimed to be seen by his disciples

Means, ´God's appointed one´