A Muslim who believes in Allah and worships Allah in accordance with Islamic teachings and whose belief in Allah is manifested in thoughts and actions is considered to be
a. a religious person. c. both spiritual and religious.
b. a spiritual person. d. an Imam.
C
One can be both spiritual and religious by participating in a religion and by holding its spiritual core at the center of one's being, actions, and beliefs. An example is a Jew who believes in Yahweh and worships Yahweh in the manner specified by Judaism. This person's belief in Yahweh is manifested in thought, actions, and purpose, thus exhibiting properties of both religion and spirituality. One can be religious without being spiritual; for example, a Jew may fulfill religious obligations of attending temple and participating in required rituals without believing in or worshiping Yahweh, which is the central tenet of the religion. The religion may have no impact on the Jew's behavior, thoughts, or outlook on life and may not help define what is important to that person. On the other hand, one can be spiritual without being religious; for example, a person with a spiritual belief about the interconnectedness of humans and animals may believe animals must be treated with the same respect as humans. However, there are not necessarily rituals, a god that is being worshipped, or an organized system of beliefs that make this spirituality a religion. Yet, this spirituality can have a profound impact on the person's outlook on life and sense of spiritual well-being. An Imam is a trained Muslim preacher and teacher.
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