5 The Ten Commandments 

(Exodus 20:2-17 NKJV)

1. “Thou shall have no other gods before me”

Any hobby, relationship, person, or anything that comes before or between you and Jesus
Christ in your life or part of your life is a god. Anything that occupies you more than God is a
god. You can also be a god to yourself. Here, worshipping creatures is forbidden, and it is
idolatry.

2. “Thou shall not make unto thee any graven image”

It is forbidden to make any image or picture of the Deity in any form or for any purpose or to
worship any creature, image, or picture.

In addition, images are created in the imagination. If you create an image of God in your
imagination (mind), you have broken the second commandment. The first and second
commandments go hand in hand, both emphasizing the need to give our worship exclusively to
the one true God. The Israelites violated this commandment and crafted their own graven
image, a golden calf, even before Moses came down from the Mountain.

3. “Thou shall not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them”

The spiritual importance of this command extends further. All kinds of superstition are here
forbidden and the use of mere human inventions in the worship of God.

4. “Thou shall not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain”

Swearing in God's name or lowering what is holy and perfect in God's eyes is a violation of the third
commandment. Devil's plan is to see God’s name stumble and lowered to the lowest degree. All false
oaths are forbidden and all light appeals to God, all profane cursing and hypocrisy is a horrid breach of
this command. Praying and worshiping God without great faith is also a breach of this commandment

5. “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy”

If you never keep all days of Sabbath, not just one day, you have never kept the Sabbath day,
you have broken the fourth commandment. Jesus Christ allowed works of necessity, charity and
piety to be done on Sabbath day. The Sabbath day was made for man and not man for the
Sabbath. All works of luxury, vanity or self-indulgence in any form are forbidden. Trading,
paying wages, settling accounts, writing letters of business, worldly studies, traveling, visits,
journeys or light conversation are not in the spirit of keeping the Sabbath day holy. The Sabbath
day should be a day of rest from worldly labor.
6. “Honor thy father and thy mother”

If you neither honor your father and your mother nor recognized them as your parents you
have broken this law. The command to honor our father and mother is important to God. He’s
given us guardrails to live our lives to the full, but He does not expect perfection from us.

7. “Thou shall not kill”

If you are angry with anyone you are guilty. If you are upset or bitter, abuse, quarrel and fight
with any person, you have broken this law. To kill someone is not the same as murdering them
according to the Bible. Murder is the unlawful taking of a human life. The command not to
murder applies to human beings and not to animals.

8. “Thou shall not commit adultery”

If you look a person with lustful eyes, you have committed adultery. Adultery first happens in
the heart and soul before the body does it. Watching pornography is adultery. Worship or being
involved with other gods is spiritual prostitution (adultery).

9. “Thou shall not steal”

If you do not tithe nor offer offerings you have robbed God. Stealing is defined as “taking
another person’s property without his or her permission.” However, there are many other
forms of theft. For example, taking longer over our lunch breaks at work or arriving late and
leaving early are actually forms of stealing from our employers, stealing time they have paid for.
Taking advantage of employers in that way indicates a lack of love for others. 

10. “Thou shall not covet”

If you want more than you already have, you’re not content, you’re coveting. Coveting or
desiring something we shouldn’t have—is a dangerous trap for people both poor and rich. That’s
why God says, “Thou shalt not covet.”
The Five Pillars of Islam

1) The profession of faith - & quot; There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his
Prophet.

(The testimony of faith is saying with conviction, “La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadur rasoolu
Allah.” This saying means “There is no true god (deity) but God (Allah),1 and Muhammad is the
Messenger (Prophet) of God.”)

In my own opinion, "There is no true god except God" means that none has the right to be
worshipped but God alone, and that God has neither a son nor a partner. A testimony of faith is
called the Shahada, a simple formula that should be recited with conviction in order to convert
to Islam. The testimony of faith is the most important aspect of Islam.

2) Prayer five times a day facing Mecca- daybreak, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset,
and early part of the night.

Muslims perform five prayers a day. Each prayer does not take more than a few minutes to
perform. Prayer in Islam is a direct link between the worshipper and God. There are no
intermediaries between God and the worshipper.

3) Giving alms to the poor:

The 3rd pillars means that Human beings hold wealth in trust for God, and therefore all things
belong to God. We should feel blessed for everything we have and must be willing to share with
those less fortunate. Charity at any time is recommended, but there is also a set percentage
required for those who reach a certain minimum net worth. A person may also give as much as
he or she pleases as voluntary alms or charity.

4) Fasting during the month of Ramadan (the 9 th month of the Muslim calendar).

Many cultures observe fasting as a method of purifying their hearts, minds, and bodies. Fasting
in Islam helps us empathize with those less fortunate, reprioritize our lives, and strengthen our
faith in Allah.

5) Pilgrims who have performed this pilgrimage are privileged top use the title
Hadji (Pilgrim).

The pilgrimage can only be done once in a lifetime, unlike the other "pillars" of Islam, which
must be done daily or annually. It is clear from the experience and hardships it entails how it
impacts people. During a certain set month every year, the Hajj pilgrimage lasts for several
days, and only those Muslims who are physically and financially capable are required to make
the trip. 
ASSIGNMENT
Instruction: Write in your notebook, the geography and people of the following countries
(10 pts) for each country. One paragraph for geography and one paragraph for
its people living in the particular country.

1. Syria

Geography: Syria is located in Western Asia, north of the Arabian Peninsula, at the eastern end
of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Turkey to the north, Lebanon and Israel to the west
and southwest, Iraq to the east, and Jordan to the south. It consists of mountain ranges in the
west and a steep area inland.

People: The Syrian people evolved from several origins over a long period of time. The Greek
and Roman ethnic influence was negligible in comparison with that of the Semitic peoples
of Arabia and Mesopotamia—Aramaeans, Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Canaanites.

2. Turkey

Geography: Turkey is situated at the crossroads of the Balkans, Caucasus, Middle East, and

eastern Mediterranean. It is among the larger countries of the region in terms of territory and
population, and its land area is greater than that of any European state. 

People: According to the Turkish constitution, the word “Turk,” as a political term, includes all
citizens of the Republic of Turkey, without distinction of or reference to race or religion; ethnic
minorities have no official status. Linguistic data show that a majority of the population
claim Turkish as their mother tongue; most of the remainder speak Kurdish and a small
minority Arabic as their first language.

3. Lebanon

Geography: Lebanon, country located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It

consists of a narrow strip of territory and is one of the world’s smaller sovereign states. The
capital is Beirut.

People: Lebanon has a heterogeneous society composed of numerous ethnic, religious, and

kinship groups. Long-standing attachments and local communalism antedate the creation of the
present territorial and political entity and continue to survive with remarkable tenacity.
Ethnically, the Lebanese compose a mixture in which Phoenician, Greek, Armenian, and Arab
elements are discernible. 
4. Yemen

Geography: Yemen is on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, a triangle of land in

southwestern Asia. Yemen shares borders with Saudi Arabia and Oman. The Red Sea lies to the
west, and the Gulf of Aden is to the south. Several nearby islands belong to Yemen.
A narrow, sandy plain runs along Yemen’s coasts. Mountains and other highlands rise in central
Yemen. North of the highlands is a large, sandy desert.
The desert and the coasts are hot and dry. The highlands have cooler temperatures and enough
rainfall for farming.

People: Most of the people in Yemen are Arabs. They speak the Arabic language and follow the
religion of Islam. Small groups of Somalis, other Africans, and South Asians also live in Yemen.
Most Yemenis live in villages and small towns. A small part of the population is nomadic. This
means that they travel from place to place.

5. Arab Emirates

Geography: The emirates comprise a mixed environment of rocky desert, coastal plains and

wetlands, and waterless mountains. The seashore is a haven for migratory waterfowl and draws
birdwatchers from all over the world; the country’s unspoiled beaches and opulent resorts also
have drawn international travelers. 

People: Only about one-ninth of the emirates’ residents are citizens. The remainder are mostly
foreign workers and their dependents, with South Asians constituting the largest of these
groups. Arabs from countries other than the United Arab Emirates and Iranians account for
another significant portion. Southeast Asians, including many Filipinos, have immigrated in
increasing numbers to work in various capacities.
Lesson 2.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES/EXERCISE

Instruction: Write in your notebook your answers. Fill in the blanks where it is appropriate

with answers taken from the module only. (30 pts)

Name of Capital Land Area Language Religion Majority Other

Country (sq.km.) group of Popular
People Name/
Description
of the
Country
1. Jordan Amman 96,188 sq. Arabic Sunni Islam Palestinian “Desert Arab
km. Arab Kingdom”
2. Kuwait Kuwait City 20,150 Arabic with Sunni Islam Muslim “World
sq.km. some Riches
English. People”
3. Oman Muscat 300,000 Arabic Muslim Land of
sq.km Arabs Frankincens
e and Myrrh
4. Qatar DOHA 11,000 immigrant World
sq.km workers Largest Gas
Reserves
5. Bahrain Manama 669 sq.km Arab Bahrainis Gulf
Archipelago
ASSIGNMENT

Instruction: In your notebook, draw the flags of the countries in

Southeast Asia. One page

each, color it and write the meaning symbolized by its color in the flags.

1. Indonesia

Color meaning

Red is the symbol of courage; White is the symbol of purity.

2. Malaysia sd

Color meaning

Red, white and blue – represents Malaysia as a country belonging in the Commonwealth. Crescent
and star – represents Islam as the official religion for the Federation, as yellow symbolizes
sovereignty of the Malay Rulers and their roles as leader of the faith in the constituent states. The
eleven-pointed star itself symbolizes the "unity and co-operation" of said member states.
3. Singapore

Color meaning

Red stands for universal brotherhood and equality of man. White symbolizes pervading and
everlasting purity and virtue.

4. Thailand

Color meaning

The red color symbolizes the nation and the blood of life. The white color represents the
religion of Buddhism and the purity of the Buddhist faith. The blue color stands for the
monarchy. 

5. Burma/Myanmar
Color meaning

The yellow band represents solidarity, the green band stands for peace and tranquility, and the
red band symbolizes courage and decisive action. The white star represents the country itself
and the importance of the union of its constituent parts.

6. Vietnam

Color meaning

Red background represents the revolution, yellow is the traditional color symbolizing the Vietnamese
nation, and the 5-pointed star represents the 5 classes of scholars, peasants, workers, merchants, and
soldiers.

7. Cambodia

Color meaning
 Red represents the bravery of the Cambodian nation and dominant religion – Buddhism in the
country. White depicts country’s religious beliefs and virtue of cleanliness. The blue defines a
sense of brotherhood, cooperation, and unity among the Cambodian people. Blue also
represent the royalty of the country’s monarchy. The temple on the flag’s center represents
great spiritual and cultural importance among Cambodians.

8. Laos

Color meaning

The white disc on the central blue stripe represents the unity of Loa people. Likewise, the disc
represents a full moon against the Mekong River. The blue stripe symbolizes the Mekong River
which is a symbol of a nation’s prosperity 

9. Brunei

Color meaning
The yellow color in the flag represents the sultan of Brunei. The red symbol consists of a
crescent facing upwards with two hands facing sideways. Black and white lines represent
Brunei’s chief ministers. As the crescent symbolizes Islam, the umbrella symbolizes the
monarchy and the hands symbolize the benevolence of the government.

10. Philippines

Color Meaning

The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white and red with an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun
and three five-pointed stars, as consecrated and honored by the people. White triangle
signifying the distinctive emblem of the famous Society of the “Katipunan” which by means of
its blood compact inspired the masses to rise in revolution; the three stars, signifying the three
principal Islands of this Archipelago- Luzon, Mindanao, and Panay where this revolutionary
movement started; the sun representing the gigantic steps made by the sons of the country
along the path of Progress and Civilization; the eight rays, signifying the eight provinces- Manila,
Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas—which declared
themselves in a state of war as soon as the first revolt was initiated.  Blue and red represent
dignity and valor, respectively, of the Filipinos.