Seholism

Siʻihulism (/ˈsɪʔɪhʊˌlɪzəm/) is a ŋorld religion with origins in Anaku. Broadly, it is a variety of related religious traditions concerned with Siʻihul, variously described as a god, a spiritual force, a metaphysical connection between all things, the universe itself, or a moral concept. The largest Siʻihulist institution is the Church of Siʻihul, and the largest population of Siʻihulists is in Anaku.

Siʻihul

Siʻihul (/ˈsɪʔɪˌhʊl/, Liturgical Ŋafuan /sɪʔɪˈhʊl/) is the core concept within the Siʻihulist religion.

Name in other languages:

• Anakuan: Siyua /siˈju.a/
• Araçanic: Xihihur ['ʃi.hi̥.hur]
• Bisuan: Sihū [si.hu:]
• German: Siihul /ziːˈʔiː.hʊl/
• Hajdossa: sijua /si.juˈa/
• Kygami: Siqihul [ˈsi.ʔi.hul, ˈʃi-]
• Ŋafuan: Siʻihul
• Occitan: Sïol /si.ul/
• Śácamþaśá: lwUisi Siiwyw /'sii̯β̞ʷɵβ̞ʷ/ or (mu( Miŋe /'ⁿbiŋɪ/
• Tikkan: Sihun
• T'ansholubi: სიი'იიჰულ [si.ʔi.hʊl]
• Xindvâ: Xiqihul [ɕi.ʔi.hʊl, ɕeq.hʊl]
• Þaj: Si'ihul /siʔ.iʔ.hul/

Beliefs

Siʻihulism is a religion with beliefs.

Ikimanga

The Ikimanga is the core belief that often is posited as the most basic definition of the Siʻihulist religion. The term Ikimanga roughly translates to "Truth Seed", and is first found in Ŋafuan texts dating to the late primitive period. While the Ikimanga has taken on various forms throughout the centuries, an English translation of the most popular form reads:

All of our worldly suffering is felt in full by Siʻihul as Her own divine suffering, and all of our worldly pleasure is felt in full by Siʻihul as Her own divine pleasure.
—Saba Tilu ka Siʻihul, chapter III, verse 1

Practices

Siʻihulism is a religion with practices and rituals.

Texts

Siʻihulism is a religion with texts that are considered scripture.

The Kumian Canon

The Kumian Canon is a group of scriptures used primarily in the traditional Kumia religion of Anaku, and are widely rejected by Siʻihulists as non-authoritative. However, some Kumian texts have seen use within Siʻihulist communities in the past and, in some cases, Siʻihulist versions of Kumian texts are considered scriptural and even authoritative.

Institutions and Organizations

Siʻihulism is a religion with organizations that have considerable influence over the religion.

Church of Siʻihul

Main article: Church of Siʻihul

The Church of Siʻihul is the most influential and important institution for most Siʻihulists.

History

Siʻihulism is a religion with history.

In Other Countries

Siʻihulism is a religion that is also practiced outside of Anaku.