4C Ramadan and Id ul-Fitr Flashcards
1
Q
What does Eid prayer demonstrate
A
the importance of unity within the Ummah
2
Q
What traditions take place?
A
- Ghusl: full absolution
- Wearing best clothes: takbeer
- eating something sweet before the prayer
- Paying Zakat al-Fitr
3
Q
What did the Hadith say?
A
Muhammad commanded people to pray during Eid
4
Q
What does the khutbah (sermon) given after the Salah encourage?
A
supporting the poor, unity, brotherhood, etc.
5
Q
How does fasting benefit the individual?
A
- Taqwa = closeness to God
Surah 2:183 = ‘fasting is prescribed for you’
one of the 5 pillars (sawm)
6
Q
How does fasting benefit a community?
A
Iftar and Suhoor = meals that break the fast, had together
