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Living the Muslim life Flashcards

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Define ‘salah’ - ten obligatory acts

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Praying five times a day, shia Muslims can combine their prayers and therefore may pray 3 times a day

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Define ‘sawm’ - ten obligatory acts

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Fasting during the months of ramadan

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Define ‘Hajj’ - ten obligatory acts

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Pilgrimage to Mecca

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Define ‘Zakah’ - ten obligatory acts

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Alms to be given based on ownership of things like gold, cattle and crops (in modern term it is based on individual income)

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define ‘Khums’ - ten obligatory acts

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Tax set at 20% (on top of zakah) for causes decided by shia leaders

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Define ‘jihad’ and both of its sub- categories - ten obligatory acts

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Struggling and surviving in the way of Allah , the ‘greater jihad’ is the internal struggle to live out one’s faith, ‘lesser jihad’ is the outward duty to defend one’s family, faith and country

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Define ‘amr Bil Ma’Roof’ - ten obligatory acts

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Encouaging good actions fro oneself and others

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Define ‘Nahi Anil Munkar’ - ten obligatory acts

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Discouraging evil actions, for oneself and others

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Define ‘Tawalla’ - ten obligatory acts

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Association with good people

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Define ‘Tabarra’ - ten obligatory acts

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Disassociation with evil people

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Recite the ‘Shahadah’

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“I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and i bear witness that Muhammed is the messenger of Allah”

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What phrase do shi’a Muslims add to the Shahadah when reciting it?

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“And i bear witness that Ali is a friend of god”

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Why do shi’a muslims add an additional phrase?

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Because they believe that Ali, the prophets cousin, shouldve been the rightful leader after the prophets passing instead if Abu Bakr, who was his closest friend

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Why is the Shahadah recited as part of the azan (call to prayer)

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It reminds Muslims that no matter what they are doing they must take time for God

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Why is the Shahadah whispered in a new born’s ear

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It reminds the parents that Allah gave them the badly as a give, shows that they are willing to raise their child muslim

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Why does the ocuple, during their wedding ceremony, recite the shahadah

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It reminds Muslims that Allah has bought the people together and has a plan for them

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Why do the muslims do their utmost best to recite the shahadah as the last thing they say before passing away

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It reminds Muslims that Allah has given them their life and they should be grateful for it. Also they demonstrate that they want to return to Allah in the afterlife

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Why do Muslims recite the shahadah while buring the dead

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It comforts the loved ones of the one who’s passed away as it reminds them that they are now with Allah

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Why do people who want to convert to Islam recite the Shahadah as part of their conversion ceremony

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It shows that they are willing to commit to Allah and following the example of the prophet

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Why do Muslims recite the Shahadah when performing Hajj

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It reminds muslims that their leader lived in mecca, saudi arabia and that they should follow his ways

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How many daily prayers are required for Muslims to fulfil Salah

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Five unless they are a shia muslim in which they combine them into three daily prayers

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In which language is all prayers carried out

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arabic

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In which times of the day are the prayers performed

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  1. Fajr-Just before sunrise
  2. Zuhr-Just after midday
    3.Asr-late afternoon
    4.Maghrib-just after sunset
    5.Isha-between sunset and midnight
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what is ‘wudu’ and why is it an important part of prayer

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Ritual cleansing and washing; it symbolises wanting to be clean and pure before Allah during prayer

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What is the symbolism of Muslims prostrating when they pray

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Thy remind themselves that Allah is above them

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What did Allah say about ‘Jummah’ (Friday night prayers)

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The prophet stated that Friday prayers were holier than a year fasting

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What do Muslim homes have to facilitate prayer

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A qibla which points the direction of mecca

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What is ‘Niyyah’

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The correct intentions before prayer

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State how prayer is different for mena dnw omen in islam

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  • women pray seperately in the mosque
    -In some muslim communities women are not required to attend the mosque, instead they are encouraged to stay at home with their children so she can lead prayers and read the Qu’ran with them
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State how prayer is different for sunni and shia muslims

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-Shia Muslims are able to combine certain prayers and may only pray 3 times a day
-Shia Muslims will use natural elements when praying i.e a piece of clay to rest their heads on
-Shia muslims will pray with their hands and arms by their sides, whereas Sunni Muslims may either fold them or have them by their sides
-Sunni Muslims are only allowed to combine their prayers if they have a good reason to

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Complete the quote “It was the month of Ramadan that..

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…the Qur’an was revealed”

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Why is Laylat al-Qadr considered the holiest night of the year.

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It the was the night the Qur’an was revealed (The night of power)

33
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Name activities that Muslims do during the fasting period

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-Celebrate in the mosque
-Ask Allah for forgiveness
-The Qur’an is read from beginning to end

34
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Who revealed the Qur’an to prophet Muhammed

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Angel Jibril

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Why was the revelation of the Qur’an such a miracle

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Because when angel Jibril commanded Muhammed to read, he was able to even though he was illiterate

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What is the meal called that Muslims eat when they break their fast

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Iftar

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How long do Muslims fast for

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40 days

38
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Who is excused from fasting

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-sick
-elderly
-those travelling
-pregnant or breastfeeding women
-young children
-those on medication

39
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How do Muslims incorporate charity in their fasting

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-They volunteer their time to serve food to those breaking their fast in the mosque
-They give extra (sadaqah) money to fund the mosque

40
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Define ‘zakah’

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Excess income/savings to the umma (2.5% for Sunni, 20% for Shia

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Define Sadaqah

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Additional actions or voluntary payments for charitable reasons

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Define Khums

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A 20% tax paid by Shia Muslims on their excess income/savings (on top of zakah)

43
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Define nisab

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Only muslims with savings greater than a certain figure (e.g. minimum wage) are required to give zakah

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Name at least two reasons why zakah is important for Muslims

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-strengthens communities
-It is a duty
-Gives Muslims a good attitude towards money and discourages greed
-It purifies a Muslim’s wealth

45
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Who benefits from zakah

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-The Muslim who gives Zakah
-Modern slaves
-Travellers in need
-The poor

46
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What does the word ‘zakah’ literally mean

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Purification

47
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How much is a Muslim obligated to give to charity

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2.5%

48
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Complete the quote “what you give should be for parents, close relatives…

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…orphans, the needy and the travellers. God is well aware of whatever good you do”

49
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How is Zakah a form of worship

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By giving zakah, Muslims acknowledge that everything they own comes from god and belings to him so zakah helps then to remember God

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Define Pilgrimage

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a Holy journey

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Define Hajj

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The fifth pillar of Islam and one of the ten obligatory acts , this requires Muslims to visit Mecca for a pilgrimage at least once in their lives

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Define Ka’bah

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The black cube building in the centre of the grand mosque in Mecca, the holiest place in Islam

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When does Hajj take place

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From the 8th to the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah which is the last month of the islamic calender

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What is the clothing called that Muslim men wear during Hajj wear called

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Ihram

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What does Islamic pilgrimage dress symbolise

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The white clothes symbolise equality and purity

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What o Muslims believe about the Kabah

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They believe that it was built by the prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail, 4000 years ago

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Why do Muslims on Hajj collect pebbles in Muzdalifah

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Muslims carry the pebbles back to Mina and throw them at ‘jamarat’ (three pillars symbolising the devil) to reject all sin and evil

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Why do Muslim men shave their hair at the end of Hajj

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To honour prophet Ibrahim

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What is the festival at the end of Hajj called

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Eid ul-Adha

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Define Jihad

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A struggle against evil, external and internal

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Define greater Jihad

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The personal inward struggle of all Muslims to live in Line with their faith

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Define lesser Jihad

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The outward struggle to defend one’s faith, family and country from threat

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Define Holy war

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Fighting for a religious cause or God, typically controlled by a religious leader

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Complete this quote “this is my path, leading straight…

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…so follow it”

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What kind of actions should Muslims avoid to fulfil greater Jihad

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-Temptations such as cohabiting with a girlfriend/boyfriend
-drugs
-alcohol
-Greedy behaviour

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What kind of actions should Muslims do as part of greater Jihad

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-regularly attend mosque
-learn the Qur’an by heart
-Give sadaqah
-Give up their time for those in need

67
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Name the 5 criteria of holy was

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-It must be declared by a fair religious leader
-it cannot be used to make people convert to Islam
-It must not be used to gain territory or wealth
-It must be in response to a threat to the faith
-It must be the last resort - all peaceful methods must have been tried first

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What are the two main festivals that both Sunni and Shia Muslims celebrate

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Id ul-Adha and Id ul-Fitr

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What are two commemorations that Shia Muslims have

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Id ul-Ghadeer and Ashura

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What do Muslims celebrate during Id ul-Adha

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When prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail for Allah

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What do Muslims celebrate during Id ul-Fitr

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The end of Sawn, which is the fasting period according to the five pillars of Islam

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What do Shia Muslims celebrate during Id ul-Ghadeer

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Shia Muslims celebrate the belief that Prophet Muhammed officially declared Ali his cousin to be the next leader after his passing

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Who do Shia Muslims remember and honour during Ashura

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They remember Hussain , prophet Muhammed’s grandson who was killed for his unwavering devotion to Islam

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Name two main practices done to celebrate Id-ul-Adha

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-Got to the mosque and pray
-gather with friends and family around food and festivities

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Which event in Islamic history does Id ul-Fitr remember

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When angel Jibril revealed the Quran to prophet Muahmmed

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Whit prophet does id ul-Adha remember and honour

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Prophet Ibrahim

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Why do some Shia Muslims self - flagellate during Ashura

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To empthise with Hussains martyrdom and suffering for his faith before being killed for it

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