The Search for Peace in Times of Chaos—Volume Religion or Faith Practice Hinduism Islam Page 267 Page 91 God or Gods One superior truth can take on many forms Allāh is God, the one and only Christ Not included in teachings Sometimes compared to Krishna Not the son of God, but a prophet of God & the Messiah The pursuit of truth, Prayer times per day Fasting thru Ramadan Modest clothing, Dietary restrictions Behavior Specifications nonviolence, & compassion, purity, & self-restraint Baptism or Blessing None Words used in prayer are the first that the baby will hear Initiation, Confirmation Upanayana Boy “belongs” to his guru while he goes thru “school” Shahada or “witnessing.” A Muslim repeats the Islamic declaration of faith Marriage Elders arrange marriage or at least must approve Polygamy is legal Divorce strongly discouraged Death or After Life Constantly dying & being reborn into a new body Paradise & hell are actual physical places that we will be for all eternity Judgment and Salvation Your behavior affects your next life through karma Judged on your works & your faith Only Muslims will be saved ~ 44 ~