A Christmas Carol: Characters and Ghosts

Questions and Answers

Jacob Marley

She is Scrooge's former love interest who broke off their engagement

The two children hiding under the Ghost of Christmas Present's robes

Stave Two and Three Signup and view all the answers

Bob Cratchit Signup and view all the answers

To give a portion of one's wealth to charity Signup and view all the answers

It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, marked by fasting from dawn to sunset Signup and view all the answers

To make a pilgrimage to Mecca, at least once in a lifetime Signup and view all the answers

It is a celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection, marked by feasting and gift-giving Signup and view all the answers

To initiate into the Christian faith Signup and view all the answers

It is a period of 40 days before Easter, marked by fasting, prayer, and penance Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Five Pillars of Islam: fundamental practices that form the foundation of Islam
- Shahada: declaration of faith in one God and the prophet Muhammad, affirming Allah's unity and Muhammad's prophethood
- Salat: daily prayer, performed five times a day, facing the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca
- Zakat: obligatory charity, giving a portion of one's wealth to the poor and needy
- Sawm: fasting during Ramadan, abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset
- Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca, a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for Muslims who are physically and financially able
Dietary laws: guidelines for permissible (halal) and forbidden (haram) foods
- Halal: meat from animals slaughtered in the name of Allah, excluding pork and blood
- Haram: alcohol, pork, and any meat not slaughtered in the name of Allah
Ramadan: the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a period of fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth
Eid al-Fitr: celebration marking the end of Ramadan, characterized by feasting, gift-giving, and acts of charity

Worship: Sunday services, communion, and prayer, often led by a priest or minister
Sacraments: sacred rituals and ceremonies that symbolize spiritual experiences
- Baptism: initiation into the Christian faith, symbolizing forgiveness and new life
- Eucharist: communion, symbolizing the body and blood of Jesus Christ
Prayer: communication with God, often through recitation of the Lord's Prayer
Bible study: reading and interpreting the Bible, considered the holy scripture and guide for Christian life
Lent: a period of 40 days before Easter, marked by fasting, prayer, and penance
Easter: celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection, symbolizing hope and redemption