islam practices

Question 1

what are 5 pillars of Islam?

Answer 1

• shahadah
• salah
• sawm
• zakat
• hajj

Question 2

what are the 10 obligatory acts in Shia Islam?

Answer 2

• salah
• sawm
• zakah
• khums
• hajj
• jihad
• encouraging people to do good
• discouraging people from doing bad
• loving towards people
• disassociate with enemies of god

Question 3

why is the shahadah important?

Answer 3

• it is the foundation to the other 4 pillars
• it is the first thing a baby hears when they are born and the last thing they wish to say before they die

Question 4

what is the difference between sunni prayer and shia prayer?

Answer 4

sunnis pray 5 times a day whereas shias pray 3 times a day

Question 5

how do Muslims prepare for prayer?

Answer 5

• they clean themselves physically and spiritually when doing wudu
• washing is done under running water so they are clean

Question 6

which way do Muslims face when they pray and why?

Answer 6

Muslims face the kaaba in Mecca
This means they are physically and mentally focused on a place associated with god

Question 7

what is the difference between prayer at home and prayer at the mosque

Answer 7

at home:
- they pray in a clean room
- they use prayer mats and face the qibla
at mosque:
- prayer is led by an imam
- men and women are separated

Question 8

why is prayer so important in Islam (give a quote)?

Answer 8

• one of the 5 pillars and god commanded them to pray
• unites Muslims worldwide and brings you closer to god
  ‘woe to those who pray, but are heedless of their prayer’

Question 9

give two beliefs about the month of Ramadan

Answer 9

• it is the most important month in the Islamic calendar
• the Quran was revealed to Muhammad during Ramadan

Question 10

why is Ramadan so important in Islam (give a quote)?

Answer 10

• being hungry reminds them of how the poor feel all the time and encourages them to give it charity
• they thank god for giving them food as they feel how they would be without it
• the night of power is in Ramadan and is one of the greatest nights
  ‘the night of power is better than a thousand months’

Question 11

who does not need to fast during Ramadan?

Answer 11

• those who are ill
• pregnant women
• children

Question 12

what percent of your savings is it compulsory for you to give?

Answer 12

2.5%

Question 13

why is giving zakat important (give a quote)?

Answer 13

• giving people helps purify the soul, remove selfishness and greed
• it teaches self discipline and to be humble with what god has gave you
  ‘god is aware of whatever good you do’

Question 14

what percent is khums?

Answer 14

20%

Question 15

give two beliefs about hajj

Answer 15

• a religious obligation once in a lifetime
• occurs in the last month of the Islamic calendar

Question 16

why is hajj so important in Islam (give a quote)?

Answer 16

• a deep spiritual transformation allowing the person to become a better version of themselves
• lead to the forgiveness of sins after repenting during hajj
  ‘pilgrimage to the house is a duty owed by god once in a lifetime for those who are able to undertake it’

Question 17

give to actions performed at hajj

Answer 17

• tawaf (circling the Kaaba) 7 times
• walking between safa and marwa 7 times

Question 18

what are the two types of jihad?

Answer 18

• greater jihad (the inward struggle)
• lesser jihad (the outward struggle)

Question 19

what is greater jihad?

Answer 19

the struggle to purify one’s heart from all evil traits and intentions

Question 20

what is lesser jihad:

Answer 20

the struggle to defend Islam from threat and war

Question 21

how is eid-ul-fitr celebrated?

Answer 21

• everyone wears their best clothes
• Muslims gather in the mosque to pray Eid prayer

Question 22

why is Eid ur fitr so important (give a quote)?

Answer 22

• Muslims give thanks to god for giving them the strength to fast during the month of Ramadan
• the Quran was revealed during Ramadan so they thank god for the guidance and wisdom given from it

Question 23

how is eid-ul-adha celebrated ?

Answer 23

• visit family and friends
• eat festive meals with family

Question 24

why is Eid-ul-Adha important?

Answer 24

• it reminds Muslims the importance of sacrifice
• it is part of hajj and is celebrated all over the world

Question 25

what is the festival of ashura for Sunnis and shias?

Answer 25

sunnis: day of atonement and a day to remember freedom from slavery
shia: day to remember the death of hussain in battle of karbala in iraq

Question 26

how is ashura celebrated in Shia Islam and Sunni islam?

Answer 26

sunni: day of fasting and to show kindness to family
shia: they beat and cut themselves to connect with hussains suffering and death