Islam Practices Flashcards
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What are the actions Sunni Muslims should follow?
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5 pillars
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What are the actions Shi’a Muslims should follow?
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Ten Obligatory Acts
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What is Jihad and what are 4 examples?
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- The struggle to be a Muslim and follow the laws and fulfill all duties
- Practice 5 pillars, follow Sunnah of Muhammad, seek justice and rise above greed
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What is Greater Jihad?
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- Personal struggle to fulfil these duties
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What is Lesser Jihad?
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- The physical struggle to protect Islam from attacks
6
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What are the 5 pillars?
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- Shahadah
- Salah
- Zakah
- Sawm
- Hajj
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What are the 6 final acts of the 10 obligatory acts?
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- Khums
- Jihad
- Amr bil Maroof
- Nahi Anil Munkar
- Tawalla
- Tabarra
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What is Khums?
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- Payment of 2.5 per cent of a Muslim’s wealth to the poor
9
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What is Amr Bill Maroof?
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Encouraging good actions
10
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What is Nahi anil Munkar?
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Discouraging evil actions
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What is tawalla?
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Associating with good people
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What is tabarra?
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Disassociating with bad people
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What is Shahadah?
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- Islamic declaration of faith
- “There is no god but God”
- Other pillars are the Shahadah put into practice
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In what 3 situations is Shahadah said?
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- Said in front of witnesses 3 times to become Muslim
- When a baby is born
- Daily prayers
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How is Salah (prayer) carried out?
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- 5 daily prayers facing Mecca
1. Wudu(Ablution) = spiritual purification, washing of hands, face, feet - fully focus on prayer
2. Rak’ahs = bowing, sitting - submission
3. Recitations = verses from the Qu’ran
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Why is Salah important to Muslims? (4)
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- Physically and mentally focusing on place associated with God
- God is more important than they are
- Ummah(community) feel more connected
- Close to God, personal relationship
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What is Jummah?
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- Friday prayer = usually in the Mosque, most important prayer, listen to sermon reminding them of their duties
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What quote highlights how Salah should be carried out?
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“When you are about to pray, wash your faces”
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What is the role of Sawm?(fasting)
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- Represents self-discipline, obedience to Allah, empathy for the poor, strenghtens relationship with God
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What do Muslims do during the month of Ramadan?
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- Extra time studying the Qur’an and attending mosque, helping those in need
- No food/drink during daylight hours
21
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What are the 4 exceptions for Ramadan?
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- Children under 12
- Elderly
- Sick
- Pregnant or menstruating
22
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What was the Night of Power?
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- The night Angel Jibril appeared to Muhammad and revealed the Qur’an
- Celebrated during Ramadan to show gratitude for Qu’ran
23
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Which quote is from the Night of Power?
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“Read! In the name of your Lord who created.. Read! Your Lord is the Most Bountiful”
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What is the role of Zakkah?
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- Demonstrate social responsibilty for caring for those in need
- Purify their souls by not being greedy
- 2.5% of their wealth to charity
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How is Khums for Shi'a muslims different?
- Shi’a Muslims give 20 per cent of excess earnings to charities related to Islamic education and to the poor
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What 2 quotes highlight the importance of Zakkah?
"Be steadfast in prayer and in giving"
"God is well aware what you do"
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What is the role of Hajj?
- Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime if physically able to
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What 4 main things do Muslims do during Hajj?
- Tawaf - Circling the Ka'aba 7 times
- Drink water from Zamzam well
- Visiting Mount Arafat
- Stoning the devil
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Why is water drank from the Zamzam well?
- Remember Hajira's search for Water
- Shows Muslims dependance on Allah
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Why do Muslims walk between Safa and Marwa hills 7 times?
- Replicate actions of Hajira
- Devotion and determination - Muslims must never give up
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What do Muslims do at Mount Arafat?
- Pray while hoping to be forgiven for their sins
- Where Day Of Judgement will take place
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What do Muslims do in Muzdalifah?
Collect pebbles for following day
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What do Muslims do in Mina and why?
- Stone three pillars representing the devil
- Believe Ibrahim did this, show they reject the devil
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Which quote highlights the significance of Hajj?
"Pilgrimage is a duty owed to God"
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What is Id-ul-Adha?
- Commemoration of sacrifice
- Remember Ibrahim's trials during Hajj
- Importance of obeying Allah
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What do Muslims do during Id-ul-Adha?
- Communal prayers - lessons learnt by Ibrahim
- Slaughter an animal(sheep, camel or goat)
- Everyone wears new clothes, presents exchanged, meal shared with others
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What is the story remembered during Id-ul-Adha?
- Ibrahim was told in a dream by Allah he must sacrifice his son
- At the last minute Allah told him to sacrifice a ram insead
- Ibrahim's loyalty to Allah
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What is Id-ul-Fitr?
- Thanksgiving to Allah
- End of Ramadan
- Encourage communities to get along
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What do Muslims do during Id-ul-Fitr?
- Family and friends exchange gifts, celebratory meal
- Give to those in need
- Pray in Mosque, gratitude for strength during Ramadan
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What is Ashura?
- Shi'a Muslims commemorate the death of Hussein(Ali's son)
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What do Muslims do during Ashura?
- Wear black, go on public marches
- Plays often performed to remind them of what led to Hussein's death - stand against tyranny
- Donate blood
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Why is Ashura important?
- A reminder of suffering Shi'a muslims go through as they are a minority and have been persecuted
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What quote was said by Hussain?
“Death with dignity is better than life with humility” (Imam Hussain)
