Islam
What is Adhan?
Call to prayer which is whispered in a newborn's ear
Why is baptism important in Christianity (2 reasons)
Needed for the salvation of the adherent - welcomes them to the Church
What is Brit Milah in Judaism?
Circumcision ritual
Why is cremation significant for the Hindu faith
Allows the Atman to transmigrate.
What is a wake?
Service held after the funeral - known as watching of the dead
What is the significance of Adhan
Reflects Islam's telos: total submission to Allah
Was Jesus the first to be baptised?
No
What is the significance of circumcision in Judaism.
It's a physical representation of the covenant.
What must a Buddhist adherent do before joining the order
Give up all worldly possessions and clear any debt
What is the most common name given to new-born Muslim boys
Muhammad
How is the belief Zakat reflected in the Aqeeqah ceremony.
Typically animals are slaughtered and the meant is donated - Child's head is shaved and the weight of the hair is donated in gold.
How does baptist belief differ regarding baptism
Baptist believe that the person receiving the baptism needs to be willing to receive, therefore should be an adult.
What is a Mohel
Guy who does the circumcision
What is the name of the Buddhist community (monastic order)
Sangha
What colour is worn to Hindu funerals
White
What must Muslims do with the body of the deceased.
Wash and shroud the body - complete funeral prayers (salat) - bury the body so the face is towards Mecca
Where was Jesus baptised
River Jordan
What ritual is Yom Kippur and what is its significance?
Day of atonement - considered the holiest day of the year.
What is the significance of the Tibetan sky burial
Reflects the belief of transmigration and to remind adherents of the impermanence of life - shows the virtues of compassion and charity
What unique practice of mourning is seen at Jewish funerals
Mourners tearing their clothes
What can't Muslims cremate?
Bodies are considered to be treated with the same respect as if they were alive: Muslims believe in the sacredness of the human body even after death.
What is the name of the collection of prayers given to a Christian adherent before they die
Last rites.
What do Jews do with the body of the recently deceased and what belief does this reflect?
Corpse is not left alone until bury and the body is covered with a sheet - done to protect the dignity of the dead.
Why is crying usually forbidden at Buddhist funerals (and most Hindu ones after cremation)
This rituals are seen as more of a celebration - sending the soul on to its next journey
How is the successor to the Dalai Lama selected
Buddhist high priests will present the candidate with various objects to see if they can identify those which belonged to the previous Dalai Lama.