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What are the five pillars of islam

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Shahada
Salat
Zakat
Sawm
Hajj

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what’s the first pillar of Islam

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Shahada

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What’s Sawm

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fasting for ramadan.
not eating or drinking during the day

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What does Haram mean

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forbidden
eg eating pork

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What does Halal mean

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permitted
eg eating beef

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where do muslims go on the Hajj

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to Mecca, where the Kaaba is.

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what is the 10 obligatory acts of shia islam

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salat
swam
hajj
zakah
khums
jihad
amr-bil maroof (to encourage others to do good for God)
nahil anril munkar (duty to end evil)
tawalia (to love God and Muhammad and all friends of God)
tabarra (to disassociate from impure people)

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what is khums

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20% wealth tax
1 of 10 obligatory acts
Muhammad’s grandfather donated 1/5 of treasure he found
in the Qur’an
shi’a only
goes to students, the poor and orphans

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whats the greatest sin in islam

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Shirk (denying Tawhid)

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what are the 4 sources of authority in Islam

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The Qur’an (the direct words of God)
The Sunnah (Muhammad’s practice’s)
The Hadiths (Muhammad’s sayings)
Shariah/Islamic law (based on 1 or 2 scholars or the Ummah)

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What is Tawhid

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Tawhid is the belief in the oneness of God
its the most important belief in Islam

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What is lesser shirk

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thoughts and actions comparing anything to Allah
not believing Tawhid in your heart

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what is greater shirk

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to believe in more than one God or denying God
to compare Allah with something else (drawing Allah)

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what sin is unforgivable in Islam

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shirk

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what does immanence mean in reference to Allah

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the belief that Allah is ‘inside’ creation meaning he works in the world (eg gave Muhammad the Qur’an)

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what does transcendence mean in reference to Allah

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the belief that Allah is ‘outside’ creation, meaning Allah is not restricted by the laws of the universe (eg he created the universe)

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what is the Shahadah

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‘there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah’

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what is Risalah

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the belief that Allah chooses messengers of God (prophet), beginning with Adam and ending with Muhammad

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what is Mika’ils role as an angel

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provides nourishments for bodies and souls.
depicted as the archangel of mercy
brings rain and thunder to earth
he is responsible for giving out rewards to good people in this life
protects places of worship
hes the archangel responsible for keeping the devil out of Heaven

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what is the role of Jibril

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the archangel of revelation
revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad
spoke directly to all the prophets

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what is the role of Izra’il

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the archangel known as the angel of death
responsible for parting the soul from the body

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what does Al Qadr mean

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predestination

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what does Akhira mean

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what does Kalifah mean

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stewardship. the idea that Allah has given humans the role of looking after the world

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what does Barzakh mean
purgatory. the world the soul resides in between the moment of death and judgement day
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what does Fitrah mean
Conscience. the idea all humans have an instinct to know right and wrong. they also have the built in instinct to worship Allah
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what does Jannah mean
heaven/paradise
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what does Jahannan mean
Hell
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what does Rouh mean
soul. the belief that Allah breathes a 'soul' into each human when they are created
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what do Muslims believe will happen to martyrs when they die
they believe that those who die protecting their faith will be rewarded by going straight to heaven (Jannah)
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what are the six articles of Sunni Islam
Allah- who is one (tawhid) Malaikah- angels who are created by God to bring his divine message Holy books- God revealed the Qu'ran to Muhammad through Jibril Risalah- prophethood, belief God has spoken through many prophets Akhirah- belief that there will be a judgement day where people will be sent to heaven or hell Al-Qadr- predestination. belief God is in control of all things, and has a master plan. but humans have freewill to choose right from wrong
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what are the five roots of shi'a islam
Tawhid- the belief in the oneness of God Adalah- the justice of God Nubuwwah- the belief in prophethood Imamate- leadership -> God appointed 12 Imams to guide Muslims after Muhammads death Qayamat- resurrection -> belief that there will be a resurrection on the day of judgement day where God will judge all and send people to Heaven or Hell
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what does Kutub mean
Holy books
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why does Allah have 99 names
they’re said in the Qur’an they help muslims understand Allah
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what is Jihad
the struggle to be a good muslim
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what is wudu
ritual washing before prayer
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whats the night of power
the night where the first revelation of the Qur'an was made to Muhammad. its also a festival that marks this day
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what is Ramadan
the ninth month on the muslim calendar, during which muslims have to fast from dusk to dawn (sawm)
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what is Rak'ah
a sequence of movements in ritual prayer
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what is Zakah
2.5% tax paid to charities to aid the Ummah. must be paid with the right niyyah it is paid in secret
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what does niyyah mean
the right intention (to worship God)
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what is the Hajj
a pilgrimage to Mecca every muslim should try to go on at least once in their lives.
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why do muslims fast during Ramadan
helps them develop sympathy for the suffering. demonstrates discipline and obedience to Allah.
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what is Ibadah
worship/devotion to God
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how do you become a muslim
you say the Shahadah in front of 3 witnesses
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what is do muslims whisper in a baby's ear once their born and is said by someone who is dying (last words)
the Shahadah
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whats the Ka'aba
the house of God the holiest place in Islam its in the centre of the grand mosque is Mecca
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when do Muslims pray
sunrise- Fajr midday- Zuhr afternoon- Asr sunset- Maghrib night- Isha
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what is Jamaah prayer
prayer every friday that all adult males have to attend. women can come or join at home islamic businesses will close for an hour to allow the prayer
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what are some quotes to show muslims should pray
"seek assistance through patience and prayer" "successful are the believers who humble themselves in their prayers"
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what is a Qur'an quote proving Zakat should be given
"be generous and regular in giving"
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why do muslims give Zakat
its a duty it purifies and cleanses cleanses muslims from excessive greed or desire. supports the ummah money is a loan from Allah
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whats lesser Jihad
outward struggle to be a good muslim. physical effort or struggle
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whats greater jihad
the struggle against internal influence/internal struggle to be a good muslim
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what are the conditions for lesser Jihad
its the last resort protect innocent life fighting against religious repression proper authority freedom from tyranny

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