Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

islam > living the muslim life > Flashcards

living the muslim life Flashcards

(54 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

who believes in the 10 obligatory acts

A

shia muslims

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what are the 10 obliqutary acts

A

salah
sawm
hajj
zakah
khums
jihad
amr bil ma’roof
nahi anim munkar
tawalla
tabarra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

how do shia muslims practise the 10 obligutary acts today

A
  • they have a duty to furfil these acts as best as they can for example if they see a person in need they should help
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

why are teh 10 obliutary acts important for muslims

A

they are crucial in guding the practices of shia muslims and a re a way of shwoing commitment to islam

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what is the 5 pillars and who believes in it

A

many important duties of muslims are drawn into 5 pillars and they both have significance for sunni and shia muslims

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what are the 5 pillars

A

sahahadah
salah
sawm
zakah
hajj

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what is shahadah

A

its a deleceration of belief that muslims are required to say - describe sthe essance of islam

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

why is shahadah important

A
  • sums up teh core muslims beliefs which are tawhid and risalah
  • anyone who wants to become muslim is required to repeat those words
  • it reminds muslims of a important commitment they made to they are more likley to honour it
  • first thing hear for new born and last thing they hear in burial
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what is amr bill ma’roof

A

encouraging good actions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what is nahi anil munkar

A

discouraging evil actions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what is tawalla

A

assciation with good people

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

what is tabarra

A

disassoction with evil people

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what is salah

A

second pillar
first oblig act
- physical spirtual and mental type of worship to allah
- happens at fixed times per day
- aims to purify mind and soul to build connection with allah

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

swa for salah

A

keep up the prayer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

what are the different features of salah

A

times - there are 5 times of prayer at fixed times for sunni - for shia they combine prayers into 3 times a day

ablution (wudu) - being clean before before prayer - sunni wash whole head and wash feet - shia wash front and back of head and top of feet

direction - must be preformed facing makkah where that kabah is

movements - prayer is made up for standing,bowing,kneeling,prstrating which is known as rak’ah

recititaions - words recited taken mainly from the quran

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

where does salah take place

A

salah can be offered anywhere but muslims aim to go to the mosque - salah at home must be done in a clean space
- most important prayer is jummah on fridays in mosque

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

what is sawm

A
  • five pillar and oblig act
  • fasting which is observed in the holy month of ramadam
  • muslims hope to feel the night of power which is a special connection with allah
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

swa for sawm

A

fasting is prescribed to you

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

why is sawm important for muslims

A
  • it can make them purer both spirtually and physicallt
  • it will help them get closer to allah
  • allows them to apprticate what the poorest go through
  • time of reflection
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

who is excused from fasting

A

sick
travellers taking long jounreys
eldery
those on medication
young children
pregnant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

why are some people excused from fasting

A

becuase allah understands their extreme difficultey

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

why is the night of power significant of muslims

Study These Flashcards
A

they too think they can experience their oen night of power especially in the month of ramadan

23
Q

what is the purpose of the night of power

Study These Flashcards
A

it was the start of the revelation of the quran which muslims believe to be the final message from allah to humainty

24
Q

what is zakah and khums

Study These Flashcards
A

zakah - muslims believe that welath is a gift so they should give it to those less fortunante - 2.5% of their savings or wealth

khums - addtional tax paid by shi’as thatleaders spend on a particular cause

25
beleifs about zakah
- its a way for muslims to become purified for allah - 2.5 of savings or wealth value - only given by muslims who earn above a certain value - goes to the less ofrtunate
26
swa for zakah
help those in debt
27
what does khums go to
give money to leader who spends it in causes like : - schools -mosques - the poor -orphans
28
what are the benefits of khums and zakah
- improves quaility of life for thos eless fortunate - provides access to basic needs - a way fro showing faith to allah
29
what is hajj
5 pillar and 10 act - pilgrimage made by muslims to makkah - makkah is seemed to be the holiest place on earth for muslims - by proforming hajj all there sins are cleared
30
swa for hajj
proclaim the pilgrimage to all people
31
how is hajj performed
- men wear two sheets of cloth wrapped around body while women wear simple clothes of simple colour usually white - this is called ihram - women must be acocmpined by a man such as father or son for protection and saftey - women who are under 45 and single cannot go alone - saudi aribian rules
32
what are the different parts of hajj
tawaf sa'ee standing at arafat rammy al-jmir sacarfice hair cutting
33
what is tawaf in hajj
walking 7 times anti clockwise around the ka'bah and trying to kiss it - this was a practse of prohet muhammed
34
what is sa'ee in hajj
brisk walk inbetween two hills in memory of ibrims wife hagar
35
what is standing at arafat in hajj
day of repentance and prayerat arafat
36
what is rammy al-jimar in hajj
throwing pebbles at walls representing satan
37
what is sacrfice in hajj
animals are sacrfiiced in meory of ibrahims son if they can afford it + meat is given to poor
38
what is hair cutting in hajj
men shave heads and women cut few strands to symbolize new beginnings
39
why is hajj important
opportunity for sins to be forgiven demonstration fo equaility and unity within isalm builds a stronger realtionship with Allah
40
what are challanges of hajj
- some people way not be physically able and hajj is very demanding - it can be expensive to get there - they have to ensure the lessons learned at hajj are not forgotten in their every day lives
41
what is greater jihad
striving spiritually to resist evil within oneself
42
what is lesser jihad
striving physically to resist evil in the world - through through military e.g war
43
what are some examples of greater jihad
aiming to improve ones character like through fasting speaking the truth writing about your beleifs
44
whata re the conditions for lesser jihad
if persecution reaches a extreme level if relgious freedoms are being taken away if islam has to be defended from an attack started by the enenmy authorized by a muslim leader
45
what are some alternative views to less jihad
some groups like IS believe it is their duty to fight non - muslims so islam can dominate the world
46
swa saying terroism is wrong
we... condem extremeism
47
why is jihad important to muslims
both greater and lesser were practised by the prophet the quaran teaches about the need to resist evil in oneself and in society allah is pleased with those who aim to mprove themselves
48
what are the two main festivals and teh two other commeorations
id-ul-adha and id-ul-fitr commorations: JUST SHIA id-ul ghadeer ashura
49
what is id-ul-adha
- commemorates stroy of ibrahim and ismail - animals and sheep are sacrificed in memory - wear new clotehs and say id mukbarak to each other - fmailies got to mosque for special prayer
50
what id id-ul-fitr
celebrates end of ramadam where muslims express joy for being able to pass througha month of fasting -wear new clothes and say id-mubarak to each other - gifts are exchanged and families enjoy food and drink - money given to poot - go to mosque
51
what is id-ul-ghadeer
celebration of the appointment of ali as the sucessor of islam - fasting on this day - gatherings in mosques and poetry is recited
52
what is ashura
celebrates the day muhhameds grandson was killed for his beliefs alongside his fmaily and companions - he refused to swer to a ruler who went against teachinsg of islam - gatherings in shia mosques - mosques and shia muslims are draped in black to represent mourning - some hit themselves with whip as a from of greif
53
what is the signifiance of commerations of sunni and shi muslims today
- remebering insporing events from the past helps strengthen their faitg - allows communities to show their commitment to allah and to unite
54

islam (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions