In the modern world, there are many different religions that differ from each other in their content and have certain features. Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism, Sikhism and Confucianism, Taoism, Jainism and Shintoism are the most popular. All religions have their own rules and customs.
Some features of religions
So, for example, Christianity is in Greek means “anointed one”, “messiah”. It unites three directions: Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Protestantism. All of them are united by faith in the triune God, while Jesus Christ is presented as a god-man who saves the world. Religion is based on love for man, mercy for suffering people. Christian teaching claims that this religion was not created by people, but was given to human society as a ready-made, complete teaching.
The Jewish national religion, Judaism, recognizes only the one God Yahweh and the messiah (savior). The most ancient teaching (1000 BC), which arose in Palestine, is based on the chosenness of the Jewish people. Itrejects Jesus Christ.
In the 5th-6th centuries. BC e. in India, a religion is born, which is aimed at striving to achieve the highest peace and bliss (nirvana) as a result of the rejection of all desires and moral perfection (in Buddhism), etc.
One of the most widespread religions is Islam, which originated in the Arabian Peninsula (early 7th century BC).
Essence of religion
Islam (from Arabic - "monotheism") is a religion that recognizes one God. It is believed that before the appearance of people on earth, angels confessed it. All the Prophets sent by the Almighty called to her and addressed all peoples in different languages. The latest scriptures are in Arabic, as the last Prophet was an Arab. Therefore, religious terms sound in Arabic (Islam - faith in God and his Prophets, Allah - the Arabic name of God, a Muslim - a believer).
The basic rule of Islam is belief in one God, the sent down Koran, as well as in destiny, life after death (resurrection), hell for "infidels" and prosperity in paradise for believers. Everything that happens in the life of a Muslim is created by God (good, evil, etc.).
The essence of the rules
The set of rules in Islam should be known to every adherent of religion. The manifestation of reverence, respect and devotion to Allah Almighty is carried out by citizens throughout their lives. The rules of life in Islam are the basis of life values for Muslims. All their actions and actions, thoughts are aimed at getting as close as possible to God, to deserve theirgodly life prosperity in paradise.
There are rules in Islam. Five of them are obligatory for all Muslims. Each of them requires an inner spiritual initiation. Correct completion of each of the rules is required.
Golden
Let's look at the golden rules of Islam:
- Faith in one God, recognition of the Prophet Muhammad, his mission (shahada).
- Daily prayers at fixed times: five times/day (prayer).
- Fasting for a month - Ramadan (Uraza).
- Regularly pay religious tax (collection for people in need, zakat).
- Going to Mecca and Medina (pilgrimage, Hajj).
Jihad can be noted as the sixth rule of Muslims in modern society, which from the point of view of theology means waging a struggle with one's own passions.
Rules of conduct
Islam has rules of conduct and certain norms in everyday life. Start every morning with prayer, greet each other when you meet, thank Allah for food, for work, etc. There are certain rules for eating, wearing clothes, and maintaining hygiene. The Quran also gives ethical norms of behavior in society, at work and at home. Fulfilling these instructions, Muslims try to be pious and get as close as possible to God, who will grant them a heavenly life after death.
Clothing rules
Regulations in Islam establish observance of dress code for both men and women. The weaker sex should notwear men's clothes. At the same time, guys are not allowed to dress in women's outfits. Images of animals on the clothes of both sexes are also excluded.
Conditions for the manufacture of things are negotiated: only permitted material is allowed. For men, clothing should be modest, from simple types of fabrics, without gold trim. Her beauty is expressed in her simplicity and restraint. Silk trims on sleeves, cuffs or collar are allowed. Gold jewelry, cufflinks, rings or chains are also not allowed.
In both men's and women's clothing, first of all, human qualities are exhibited. It should not resemble the outfits of the "infidels". Wearing clothes is not a material requirement for her. This is gratitude to the Almighty God for the fact that a Muslim is aware of himself as his slave.
Rules for women
What are the rules for women in Islam? An important feature of the religion of Islam is modesty. Believers are humble, patient and courageous. Remaining in the shadows, they lead their righteous way of life. Ready for compassion and generosity.
The rules in Islam call for a woman to be modest, chaste, not to flaunt herself. Women's clothing should hide the sexual attractiveness of its owner from prying eyes. Such women are forced to wear a hijab. It is believed that this is how the nobility and femininity of Muslim women are manifested.
The hijab carries a certain message of a woman's submission to the divine will in all aspects of her life. She wants to be understood and appreciated forbeautiful deeds, kindness and modesty, lack of desire for luxury. Clothing should be loose and opaque. At the same time, the choice of style, color scheme and taste preferences is not limited. The behavior of the girl should also be modest.
The integrity of a Muslim woman, wearing modest clothes that symbolize femininity and hide sexuality, is respected by men. A woman has no right to demand from her husband more than she needs for life. This also shows modesty. She must obey her man always and in everything. Preserving the honor of her husband, both at home and outside, is also the duty of a Muslim woman. Do not look out of the windows of the house unnecessarily, do not talk with neighbors in vain. A woman should try to do everything so that her husband is pleased with her.
In addition to all of the above, Muslim women must constantly pray, maintain order in the house, etc. The husband and obligations to him should always come first. The wife should always be smart and attractive to her husband, in clean clothes, in a good mood. Rejoice in his return. It is unacceptable to contradict and raise your voice to your husband. If he is wrong, then guide him to the true path calmly, with the help of the power of persuasion, invoking Allah. Treat children with kindness and patience, pity them, do only good to everyone.
Sexual relations
An important task in the matter of sexual relations in Islam is the preservation of chastity of both sexes. Rules in Islam prescribe "protect yourlimbs and dull their eyes" both Muslim women and believing men. If a man cannot marry due to financial insolvency, then he should abstain from sexual relations. Fasting and prayers help relieve tension in this situation.
The most important prescription for marriage is the virginity of the future bride. This does not mean that you should not marry women who were previously married. The very concept of "virginity" has the meaning of morality. Women's honor and dignity are protected by the Koran. The rules require that women be treated with respect. Sexual relations are part of family life. And only a lawful husband has the right to intimate relations with his wife. A woman has the same right in relation to her husband. If the marriage is polygamous, then all wives have equal rights to their husband.
Principles of regulation of relationships
The rules of religion in Islam establish the principles of regulating relations between the sexes and control the sexual behavior of all believers:
- It is forbidden for men and women to communicate freely for the sake of fun or for the pleasure of communicating in a heterosexual company. To limit contact between the sexes, special women's and men's sections have been set up in schools, colleges, hospitals and public transport.
- People who can theoretically get married are allowed to meet in public if there is a professional or educational need in which working moments are decided. If a man has an intentionmarry, then he can communicate with a woman.
- If communication happens, then both the woman and the man must observe decency in everything (in looks, speeches, behavior).
- If a guy and a girl are not related by blood, then they can't be together in the same room.
- Muslim women must rip off their sexy body shapes behind their clothes. An attractive woman should only be for her husband.
Wedding Night
The first wedding night in Islam, the rules of which we will discuss below, is a special moment in the life of newlyweds. Young people in beautiful clothes, scented with incense. The groom makes a gift to his young wife, treats him with sweets and speaks heart to heart. Then it is necessary to perform 2 rak'ahs of prayer for both and ask Allah for a happy life, full of abundance and prosperity. At the same time, the young are a little distracted and calm down under the influence of prayer (it has a powerful effect). Then the man should conduct delicately and gently all aspects of the first wedding night, since their further relationship will depend on it. If the bride is frightened, and she has an aversion to intimacy, then this will lead to a deterioration in life together. After all, this is the first time she sees a man so close to her.
The girl must undress herself. In this case, the lighting should be subdued. At this moment, prolonged caresses and love games are important. After that, the bride will calm down and relax, she will have excitement and desire. Then the man can approach more closely and carry out the act of defloration. With gentle and delicaterespect defloration is painless. A rough, persistent attitude can cause the development of vaginismus - a spasm of the genital organs. And normal sexual intercourse is impossible.
In the modern world, where there are no remnants of the past, the result of the first sexual intimacy, where the presence of blood stains on the sheet, is not flaunted. This is a confirmation of the innocence of the bride. Indeed, according to the law of the Koran, marriage between a man and a woman is a sacred sacrament. Therefore, everything that happens between two people remains a secret.
Divorce in Islam: rules
In the first place for Muslims - strong bonds of marriage. But there are situations that can lead to divorce. First, the spouses are given time for reconciliation. The strongest reasons for divorce are renunciation of Islam and immoral and un-Islamic behavior of the spouse. If the period of reconciliation did not give positive results, then divorce is inevitable.
During the period of waiting for the dissolution of marriage, intimacy between the spouses is not provided. According to old customs, a married couple was considered divorced after the word "talaq" (in Arabic divorce) was pronounced three times. Children stay with their mother: boys up to 7-8 years old, and girls up to 13-15 years old. At the same time, the father is obliged to support them until they come of age.
Principal Rules of Islamic Conduct
There is a rather important custom among Muslims, which refers to the representatives of the male half. A big holiday in the life of boys is circumcision (Sunnet). It is carried out at an earlyages: 3 to 7 years old. It is believed that after circumcision, the boy becomes a man. Girls are Muslim from birth if their father is Muslim. Islam for Muslims is the greatest gift from the Almighty, which gives everyone the true faith.
