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Written Assignment #2
Directions: Answer each question below in paragraph form. Provide details and give a complete response. Reference in APA style all information from any and all sources, including the lectures, textbooks, websites, etc. 1.
Compare and contrast dietary laws for Judaism and Islam. Provide at least 2 similarities and 2 differences. (10 points)
Judaism and Islam both have very distinct and particular dietary laws that they are expected to strictly follow. While there are a variety of differences between these diets there are also some similarities. Some differences include the scope of forbidden food. Jewish dietary laws also known as Kosher extend beyond meat to limit the consumption of shellfish, insects, and animal fats. There is a strict separation of meat and dairy as well with dedicated utensils. Halal, the Islamic dietary laws, focuses primarily on meat and doesn’t mandate the separation of dairy and meat. There are also differences in alcohol consumption as well. Halal prohibits alcohol consumption while Kosher doesn’t directly forbid alcohol consumption but has restrictions. Some similarities include the prohibition of certain animals. Both religions forbid the consumption of pork, scavengers, predators, and animals without specific physical characteristics
(Pakeeza, n.d). Both traditions also emphasize sanitation and hygiene in food preparation. Shahzadi, M. M. (2021). Pakeeza: Dietary laws. International Research Institute, Allama Iqbal Open University. https://iri.aiou.edu.pk/?page_id=55446
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Define feasting. Define fasting. Give a specific example of a feast day and fast day for Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. (15 points)
Feasting is known as a celebratory meal or event marked by a ton of foods and drinks, usually it is in correlation with a holiday, special occasion, or community gathering. Fasting is known as a voluntary prohibition of all or certain types of foods and drinks, usually done for religious purposes. Looking at Christianity, a feast day could be considered Christmas. This is the day Jesus Christ was born and is usually celebrated with meals such as turkey or ham, followed by desserts. A fast day for Christians would be Ash Wednesday, this day marks the beginning of lent a 40-day period of reflection before Easter. During this time frame Christians will give up a specific food or drink and fast every Friday. For Hinduism, a feast day could be considered Diwali, a day that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. A fast day is Ekadashi, a day where Hindus cleanse themselves and show devotion (Alimentarium, n.d). A Buddhism feast day is Wesak, Buddha’s birthday, they have a vegetarian feast and offer prayers at temple (Guibord, n.d.). The fast day is Uposatha, which falls on a new moon or full moon. They will not eat meat or drink alcohol during this period. Alimentarium. (n.d.). Fasting in Hinduism. https://www.alimentarium.org/en/fact-sheet/fasting-
hinduism
: https://www.alimentarium.org/en/fact-sheet/fasting-hinduism
Guibord Center. (n.d.). Buddhist holy days and observances. https://theguibordcenter.org/video-
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