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  1. What is the Shahadah?
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‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah’.

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  1. What does reciting the Shahadah in front of Muslim witnesses signify?
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It is the only requirement to join the Muslim community.

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  1. When is the Shahadah recited in a Muslim’s life?
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At birth, during daily prayers, and ideally as the last words before death.

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  1. What addition do Shi’a Muslims make to the Shahadah?
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‘And Ali is the friend of God’.

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  1. What does the Shi’a addition to the Shahadah signify?
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That Ali was the true successor to Muhammad and the first infallible Imam.

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  1. How many times do Muslims pray daily?
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Five times.

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  1. What are Fajr and Maghrib prayers?
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Fajr: before sunrise. Maghrib: just after sunset.

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  1. What is Wudu and why is it performed?
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Ritual washing before prayer for spiritual and physical cleanliness.

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  1. Which Qur’an verse refers to Wudu?
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‘You who believe, when you are about to pray, wash your faces…’

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  1. What are Rak’ahs in Salah?
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Sequences of movements and recitations.

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  1. What is Takbir in Salah?
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Raising hands and saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ – God is Great.

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  1. What is Sujud in Salah?
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Prostrating with forehead on the ground in submission to God.

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  1. What are the benefits of Salah?
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Keeps God in mind, unites Muslims, builds discipline, provides forgiveness.

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  1. How do Shi’a Muslims differ in prayer?
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Pray 5 times in 3 sessions, use a clay tablet, hands at sides, and Wudu is part of prayer.

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  1. What is the Mihrab?
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A niche in the qiblah wall showing the direction of Mecca.

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  1. What is the Minbar used for?
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For delivering the Friday sermon (Khutbah).

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  1. What is Jummah prayer and why is it important?
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Midday Friday prayer; the most important weekly prayer, mandatory for men.

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  1. What does the Qur’an say about Friday prayer?
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‘Hurry towards the reminder of God and leave off your trading.’

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  1. What is Du’a prayer?
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Private, personal prayer often outside of formal Salah.

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  1. What is Zakat and how much is given?
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2.5% of surplus income by Sunni Muslims.

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  1. When is Zakat paid?
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At Eid ul-Fitr.

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  1. What are the purposes of Zakat?
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Purifies wealth, teaches discipline, supports the poor, tests faith.

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  1. What is the Hadith about ignoring the hungry?
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‘He who eats and drinks while his brother goes hungry is not one of us.’

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  1. How do Shi’a Muslims view Zakat?
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Outdated—only applies to certain goods.

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25. What is Khums?
20% of surplus income, divided between religious causes and the poor.
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26. What is Sadaqah?
Voluntary giving or good deeds.
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27. When do Muslims fast during Ramadan?
From sunrise to sunset for 30 days.
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28. Why do Muslims fast?
To focus on God, cleanse the soul, build empathy and discipline.
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29. What is the Qur’an quote about fasting?
'Fasting is prescribed to you.'
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30. What is the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr)?
Night in Ramadan better than a thousand months; first Qur’an revelation.
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31. Who is exempt from fasting?
The ill, elderly, pregnant/nursing women, children, and travelers.
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32. How do Shi’a Muslims fast differently?
They fast a little longer to ensure sunset.
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33. What did Imam Ali say about fasting?
Reminds of Judgment Day hunger and thirst; inspires generosity.
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34. What is Eid ul-Fitr?
Festival marking the end of Ramadan.
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35. What happens during Eid ul-Fitr?
Special prayers, feasts, zakat given, cemetery visits, wearing best clothes.
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36. What is the significance of Eid ul-Fitr?
Thanks Allah for strength to fast and celebrates Qur’an’s revelation.
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37. What does the Qur’an say about Hajj?
'Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to God.'
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38. Who must perform Hajj?
Every Muslim who is able and can afford it.
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39. What is Ihram and its purpose?
State of purity; men wear two white cloths, women wear plain clothing.
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40. What does Tawaf involve?
Circling the Ka’aba 7 times.
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41. What is Sa’y and what does it remember?
Running between Safa and Marwah; recalls Hajar’s search for water.
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42. What happens at Mount Arafat?
Prayers for forgiveness from midday to sunset.
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43. What happens in Muzdalifah?
Spend night and collect 49 stones.
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44. What is stoning the Jamarat?
Throwing stones at 3 pillars to reject Shaytan.
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45. What does Eid ul-Adha commemorate?
Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice Ishmael.
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46. What is done with the sacrificed animal?
Meat is divided: family, relatives, and poor.
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47. Why do Muslims visit Madinah after Hajj?
To pray in the Prophet’s Mosque.
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48. What is Ashura for Sunni Muslims?
Day of fasting and atonement.
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49. What is Ashura for Shi’a Muslims?
Remembrance of the martyrdom of Hussein at Karbala.
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50. How do Shi’a Muslims commemorate Ashura?
Wear black, read poems, mourn, donate blood.
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51. What is Greater Jihad?
Internal struggle to live a good Muslim life.
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52. What is Lesser Jihad?
Military defense of Islam under strict conditions.
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53. What are rules of Lesser Jihad?
Self-defense only, no harming civilians or destroying nature.
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54. What is a misconception about Jihad?
Extremists misuse the concept without understanding.
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55. What is Amr bil Ma’roof?
Encouraging good approved by Islamic law.
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56. What is Nahi Anil-Munkar?
Disapproving wrong actions.
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57. What is Tawalla and Tabarra?
Loving those aligned with God, disassociating from enemies of Islam.

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