Judaism and Islam Beliefs Systems (Research Paper Sample)

SOC-412 Judaism and Islam Beliefs Systems Chart Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Professor Date SOC-412 Judaism and Islam Beliefs Systems Chart Assignment Description: Part I: Judaism and Islam Beliefs Systems Chart Research the distinctive beliefs and practices of Judaism and Islam and complete the chart below. Use bullet points. Judaism Islam Beliefs * Jews believe in monotheism or the existence of one God known as Yahweh with whom all Jews can relate with personally. * Prophets are the mediators between God and believer. * God rewards good deeds and punishes evil doers. * God has no physical embodiment. * God will return one day. * Covenants are essential component of relationships * Torah is the holy book that provides spiritual guidance. * Muslims believe in monotheism or the existence of one God known as Allah. * Prophet Muhammad was the last messenger sent by Allah to provide guidance to Muslims. * There is life after death and there will be a judgement day when Allah will make everyone accountable for their actions on earth (Hemeyer, 2016). Lifestyle * Jews draw their lifestyle from Torah. * Men play significant roles in defining this lifestyle * Jews observe several celebrations: Sukkot, Sabbath, Purim, and Hanukkah. * Disregard personal desires for the glory of Yahweh. * Demonstrate extreme fear of God and his messengers. * Refrain from eating unclean food, such as pork * Muslims’ lifestyle is guided by the Quran. * There is a specific dressing code for men and women. For instance, women are required to wear hijabs to cover their hair. * Men and women are prohibited from intermingling freely, especially in public settings. * Refrain from eating unholy foods, such as pork. * Muslims are required to avoid participating in various forbidden activities, including gambling, oppression, and stealing. Rituals * Jews perform Brit Milah, which refers to the circumcision of male children on the eighth day after birth. * Bar/Bat Mitsvah ceremony involves the celebration of male and female children reaching teenage years (Scroope, 2022). * Jews conduct ritual baths known as mikveh to restore ritual purity. * Believers conduct prayers known as Tefillah at different times of the day, including in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings (Scroope, 2022). * Muslims profess their faith through the Shahada, which is a proclamation that there is no other God besides Allah and his prophet Muhammad. * They conduct daily prayer service known as salat, and pray three times a day: in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. * Fasting is an essential component of a Muslim’s spiritual growth. * Male newborns are circumcised to follow the ritual of sunnah, which are practices that Muhammad passed to his followers Organization * Jews are organized into numerous congregations. * Each congregation selects its rabbi and his assistants. These spiritual leaders guide believers through the Judaism faith. * The congregation takes care of the Rabbi’s social needs. * All worship proceedings and important religious ceremonies take place in the synagogue. * Although Sheikhs are authorities that teach Muslim faith to followers, there is no hierarchy of the clergy in Islam. Thus, everyone is capable of developing a personal relationship with Allah. Part II: Comparative Analysis Write a 200-300-word comparative analysis of Judaism and Islam. Judaism and Islam have a rich history with Moses being among the many revered figures in the two religions. Jews perceive Moses as a noble messenger who was picked by God to lead to his people from the land of bondage in...