In the modern world there are many different religions that differ from each other in their content and have certain characteristics. The practice of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism, Sikhism and Confucianism, Taoism, Jainism and Shintoism is the most popular. All religions have their own rules and customs.
Some features of religions
So, for example, Christianity - in Greek it means “anointed”, “messiah”. It combines three areas: Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Protestantism. All of them are united by faith in a triune God, and Jesus Christ is presented as a God-man who saves the world. Religion is based on love for a person, mercy on suffering people. Christian teaching states that this religion was not created by people, but given to human society as a finished, finished teaching.
Jewish national religion, Judaism, recognizes only the one God Yahweh and the messiah (savior). The oldest teaching (1,000 BC) that arose in Palestine is based on the chosenness of the Jewish people. It rejects Jesus Christ.
In the 5-6 centuries. BC e. In India, a religion is emerging that seeks to achieve supreme peace and bliss (nirvana) as a result of the rejection of all desires and moral perfection (in Buddhism), etc.
One of the most common religions is Islam, which arose on the Arabian Peninsula (beginning of the 7th century BC).
The essence of religion
Islam (from Arabic - “monotheism”) represents a religion that recognizes the one God. It is believed that before the appearance of people on earth, Angels professed it. All the Prophets sent by the Most High called to her and addressed all peoples in different languages. The last scriptures are presented in Arabic, since the last Prophet was an Arab. Therefore, religious terms are spoken in Arabic (Islam - faith in God and his Prophets, Allah - the Arabic name of God, Muslim - believer).
The basic rule of Islam is faith in one God, the Qur'an sent down, as well as in the designation of fate, life after death (resurrection), to 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 performed 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 closer to God as close as possible, and deserving prosperity in paradise with their pious life.
There are rules in Islam. Five of them are mandatory for all Muslims. Each of them needs an inner spiritual dedication. The correct completion of each of the rules is necessary.
Gold
Let's look at the golden rules of Islam:
- Belief in one God, recognition of the Prophet Muhammad, his mission (shahada).
- Daily prayers at a specific time: five times / day (prayer).
- Fasting for a month - Ramadan (Uraza).
- Regularly pay religious tax (fee for needy people, zakat).
- Walking to Mecca and Medina (pilgrimage, hajj).
The sixth rule of Muslims in modern society is jihad, which from the point of view of theology means waging a struggle with one’s own passions.
Rules of behavior
Islam has rules of conduct and certain norms in everyday life. Start each morning with prayer, at a meeting greet each other, thank Allah for the food, for work, etc. There are certain rules for eating, wearing clothes, and good hygiene. The Koran also gives ethical standards of behavior in society, at work and at home. Fulfilling these precepts, Muslims strive to be pious and get as close as possible to God, who will be bestowed with heavenly life after death.
Rules for clothes
The rules in Islam establish compliance with the clothing requirements of both men and women. The fairer sex should not wear men's clothing. At the same time, guys are not allowed to put on women's dresses. Images of animals on clothes of both sexes are also excluded.
The conditions for the manufacture of things are discussed: only permitted material is allowed. For men, clothing should be modest, from simple types of fabrics, without gold finishes. Her beauty is expressed by its simplicity and restraint. Silk finishes on sleeves, cuffs or collar are allowed. Gold jewelry, cufflinks, rings or chains are also not allowed.
Both in men's and women's clothing are exhibited primarily human qualities. It should not resemble the outfits of "infidels." Wearing clothes is not a material requirement for her. This is a 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 shade, they lead their righteous way of life. Ready for compassion and generosity.
The rules in Islam urge a woman to be modest, chaste, and 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 the nobility and femininity of Muslim women is manifested in this way.
The hijab carries a certain message about female submission to the divine will in all aspects of her life. She wants to be understood and appreciated for her beautiful deeds, kindness and modesty, and her lack of desire for luxury. Clothing should be spacious and not transparent. At the same time, the choice of style, colors and taste preferences is not limited. The behavior of the girl should be modest.
The integrity of a Muslim woman, wearing modest clothes, symbolizing femininity and hiding sexuality, is respected by men. A woman does not have the 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 the husband both at home and beyond is also the responsibility of the Muslim woman. Do not peek out of the windows of the house unnecessarily, do not talk in vain with neighbors. A woman should try to do everything so that her husband is pleased with her.
In addition to all of the above, Muslim women should constantly pray, maintain order in the house, etc. Always in the first place should be the husband and obligations to him. The wife should always be smart and attractive to her husband, in clean clothes, in good mood. Rejoice at his return. It is unacceptable to argue and raise a voice on her husband. If he is wrong, then direct him on the true path calmly, using the power of persuasion, calling on Allah. To treat children with kindness and patience, sparing them, to 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. The rules in Islam prescribe "protect your members and dull your eyes" for both Muslim women and believing men. If a man cannot marry due to material failure, then he must refrain from sexual relations. Relieve stress in this situation helps fasting and prayer.
The most important requirement for marriage is the virginity of the future bride. This does not mean that you cannot marry women who were previously married. The very concept of “virginity” has the meaning of morality. Women's honor and its dignity are protected by the Quran. The rules require that you respect the woman. Sexual relationships are part of family life. And only a legitimate husband has the right to intimate relationships 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.
Relationship Management Principles
The rules of religion in Islam establish principles for regulating relationships between the sexes and control the sexual behavior of all believers:
- It is forbidden to freely communicate with men and women for fun or for the pleasure of communicating in a heterosexual company. To limit contact between the sexes, special female and male departments have been created in schools, colleges, hospitals and public transport.
- It is publicly allowed to meet people who can theoretically marry if there is a professional or educational need in which working moments are decided. If a man has an intention to marry, then he can communicate with a woman.
- If communication happens, then both the woman and the man must observe decency in everything (in attitudes, speeches, behavior).
- If a guy and a girl are not in consanguinity, then they should not be together in the same room.
- Muslim women should tear off their sexual body shapes behind clothes. An attractive woman should only be for her husband.
Wedding night
The first wedding night in Islam, the rules of which we will consider later, is a special moment in the life of the bride and groom. Young in beautiful clothes, perfumed with incense. The groom gives his young wife a gift, treats him with sweets and speaks heart to heart. Then it is necessary to perform 2 rak'ahs of prayer for both of them 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 namaz (it has a powerful effect). Then the man must spend delicately and gently all aspects of the wedding night, as their further relationship will depend on her. If the bride is frightened, and she has an aversion to intimacy, this will lead to a deterioration in life together. After all, for the first time she sees a man so close beside her.
The girl must undress herself. In this case, the lighting should be dim. At this moment, long caresses and love games are important. After this, the bride will calm down and relax, she will have excitement and desire. Then a man can become closer and closer and carry out an act of defloration. With a gentle and delicate attitude, defloration is painless. A rude, persistent attitude can cause the development of vaginismus - spasm of the genital organs. And normal sexual intercourse is not possible.
In the modern world, where there are no remnants of the past, the result of the first sexual intimacy is not displayed, where the presence of blood stains on the sheet is necessary. 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 mystery.
Divorce in Islam: the rules
In the first place for Muslims are strong bonds of marriage. But there are situations that can lead to divorce. First, the spouses are given time for reconciliation. The most compelling reasons for a divorce are renunciation of Islam and the spouse’s behavior that is immoral and contrary to Islam. If the period of reconciliation has not yielded positive results, then divorce is inevitable.
In the period of expectation of divorce, intimacy of honey between spouses is not provided. According to old customs, a married couple was considered divorced after the word talak (Arabic divorce), pronounced three times. Children stay with their mother: boys up to 7-8 years old, and girls up to 13-15 years old. In this case, the father is obliged to support them until adulthood.
Principle 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 early age: from 3 to 7 years. It is believed that after circumcision, the boy becomes a man. Muslim girls from birth, if their dad is Muslim. Islam for Muslims is the greatest gift from the Almighty, which gives everyone a true faith.