RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grade Ten

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONGrade Ten

• Chanda Linda Nsama

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Religions Taught in Zambia

• Christianity
• Hinduism
• Islam
• African Tradition

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Gods

• Christians Jehovah
• Hindus Brahman, Shiva,Vishnu, Lakshmi etc.
• Moslems Allah
• African Tradition Leza, Lesa, Mwami etc

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Scriptures

• Christians Bible
• Hindus Vedas
• Moslems Quran
• Zambian Tradition Oral Tradition

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More about Islam

• Moslems are monotheists meaning believing in
  one God.
• Mohammed is their prophet.
• Their holy scripture is known as the Quran which
  was reveled to Mohammed by Allah.

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The Five Pillars of Islam

• There is only one God Allah and Mohammed is a
  prophet.
• Praying five times a day.
• Alms-giving.
• Fasting during the month of Ramadan.
• Pilgrimage to Mecca.

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Moslem Worship

• Prayers are conducted in Mosques.
• Only men enter the mosques.
• During prayers, men wear long robes, caps and are
  usually bare footed.
• Women conduct their prayers at home.