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What is the central doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism?
What is the central doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism?
Compassion and insight (wisdom)
Which language are the central texts of Theravada Buddhism written in?
Which language are the central texts of Theravada Buddhism written in?
Pali
What is the meaning of 'Jihad' in the Koran?
What is the meaning of 'Jihad' in the Koran?
Exerted effort to change oneself, and in certain situations, physically standing against oppressors
According to Idris (2003), what are the two basic forms of armed jihad?
According to Idris (2003), what are the two basic forms of armed jihad?
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What is the principle of retribution mentioned in the Old Testament?
What is the principle of retribution mentioned in the Old Testament?
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What is the significance of the term 'jihad' in the Koran?
What is the significance of the term 'jihad' in the Koran?
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How is 'jihad' religiously defined according to Idris (2003)?
How is 'jihad' religiously defined according to Idris (2003)?
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What range of activities does 'jihad' encompass based on the Arabic meaning of the term?
What range of activities does 'jihad' encompass based on the Arabic meaning of the term?
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Who did Muhammad designate as his successor in the Shiite branch of Islam?
Who did Muhammad designate as his successor in the Shiite branch of Islam?
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Who did Muhammad choose as his successor in the Sunni branch of Islam?
Who did Muhammad choose as his successor in the Sunni branch of Islam?
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Name one country where the Shiite branch of Islam is predominant.
Name one country where the Shiite branch of Islam is predominant.
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Which religions are considered as Abrahamic religions?
Which religions are considered as Abrahamic religions?
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