Islam (Living the Muslim Life) - Ten Obligatory acts Flashcards
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What are the ten obligatory acts (Shia Muslims)
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- Salah
- Sawm
- Hajj
- Zakah
- Khums
- Jihad
- Amr bil ma’roof
- Nahi anil munkar
- Tawalla
- Tabarra
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Q
What is Khums?
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It is tax set at 20 per cent of a persons wealth
3
Q
What is a quote that shows that Prayer is obligatory?
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“Prayer is obligatory for the believers at prescribed times” Qu’ran
4
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What is Tawalla?
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Association with good people, e.g those who follow ahl al bayt
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What is Tabarra?
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Disassociation with evil people
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What is Amr bil ma’roof and give an example of it?
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Encouraging good actions e.g. if a Shia muslims sees someone in need and asks others to help
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What is nahi anil munkar?
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Discouraging evil actions e.g. if a shia muslim sees a person smoking or drinking alcohol and they try to stop them
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Why are the ten obligatory acts important for Shia Muslims?
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- They’re a way of showing commitment to Islam
- Enables them to connect with Allah and purify their hearts
- Helps easy the suffering of the poor and promotes a better society
- It is a means for them to be blessed with a good afterlife
