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FROM NOSTRA AETATE, Vatican II and Non-Christian Religions
Paragraph 3, 1965
The Church has also a high regard for the muslims. They worship God, Who is one, living and subsistent, merciful and almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, Who has also spoken to men. They strive to submit themselves without reserve to the hidden decrees of God, just as Abraham submitted himself to God's plan, to whose faith Muslims eagerly link their own. Although not acknowledging Him as God, they venerate Jesus as prophet, His virgin Mother they also honor, and even at times devoutly invoke. Further, they await the day of judgement and the reward of God following following the resurrection of the dead. For this reason, they highly esteem an upright lfie and worship God, especially by way of prayer, alms, deeds and fasting.
Over the centuries, many quarrels and dissensions have arisen between Christians and Muslims. The sacred Council...urges that a sincere effort be made to achieve mutual understanding; for the benefit of all men, let them together preserve and promote peace, liberty, social justice and moral values.
- From NOSTRA AETATE,
the Vatican II Declaration
on the Relation of the Church
to Non-Christian Religions,
paragraph 3, 1965.
Recently, after Mass, I stopped into a 7-Eleven Store where a worker successfully shared his remission from nicotine dependence disorder. After applauding his efforts, the Muslim told me he respected Christians. "Jesus is mentioned more often in our Koran than Mohammed. Jesus is a man of peace," he said.
Our dialogue and fraternal spirit continues to this day when I pick up a New York Times there most days.
- Lawrence Ventline
Christmas: December 25 every year is a Christian holy day that celebrates the birth of Christ.
Eid al Adha: 3-day Muslim holy days commemorating Ibraham's (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son. This year is is Dec. 31 through Jan. 2.
Hanukkah: Also known as the Festival of Lights, this Jewish holy day begins at sundown Friday and continues for 8 days, anytime from November-January celebrating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Bodhi Day: A Buddhist holiday usually celebrated on Dec. 8 marking the awakening of Buddha.
ISLAM: The basic belief of Islam is that thre is only one God, and you should not worship anyone or anything else.
Islam, Judaism and Christianity are called Abrahamic religions because they trace their spiritual roots to Abraham, so-called Father in Faith. Islam means "submission," and Muslim means "One who submits."
Anyone can be a Muslim, regardless of race, color or language.
Muslim Beliefs: One God
All the prophets
Muhammad is not theonly prophet revered in Islam, but Muslims believe he was the final prophet.
Angels.
All of God's revelations.
Muslims respect all the revealed scriptures, yet believe thatthe Qur'an is the final Revelation, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel over aperiod of 23 years.
The Day of Judgement.
Divine Decree. THe blief that God knows everything in creation.
5 Pillars of Islam:
Shahada: Declaration of Faith ( There is no god but God and Muhammad is his servant and messenger).
Salat: 5 Daily Prayers
Zakat: Almsgiving
Sawm: Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca
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