RS Islam Flashcards

Question

What type of Muslims follow the 6 articles of faith?

Answer 1

• Belief in *Allah* • Belief in *angels* • Belief in the *holy books* • Belief in *Allah’s messengers* • Belief in *judgement day* • Belief in *life after death*

Answer 2

Believing in the 6 articles/ 5 roots of faith

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• Belief in *Tawhid* (oneness of Allah) • belief in *Adalat* (Allah’s justice) • Belief in *Nubuwwah* (Allah’s prophets) • Belief in *Imamah* (successors of Muhammad) • Belief in *Mi’ad* (Resurrection and Judgement Day)

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• Basis of Islam • Helps Muslims enter heaven • Guides their actions • Required to become a Sunni or Shia

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• Sunnis don’t accept the belief in Imamah • Shias believed the Imams were descendants and successors of Muhammad • Sunnis believed Muhammad had no descendants but in the idea of caliphates succeeding him

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It is righteousness to believe in God and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers (Quran 2:177)

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Belief in predestination

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Holy Books

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A prophet or messenger of Allah

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System of communication between Allah, the prophets and the people

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• The Hadith states Allah has sent 124,000 messengers • 25 prophets are named in the Quran • Muslims believe all prophets brought the same message

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• He is the seal of the prophets (Quran 33:40) • He is the final prophet with the complete message • He’s an excellent model • He’s infallible (sinless like other prophets)

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The process of receiving divine revelations

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• The most significant holy book in Islam is the Quran • The holy books are a source of wisdom and contain guidance on how to live correctly • The Quran is the pure word of Allah

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• He built the Kaaba in Mecca and began tradition of the pilgrimage • The Sahifah was given to him • Called Allah’s friend and was an example to others in obedience to Allah

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He was the first prophet and human being • Ancestor of all human beings • Made out of clay • All his teachings have been lost overtime

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• No Sahifahs (scrolls) of Ibrahim and Musa survive today • Relates to Judgement Day and the afterlife

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• Known as Psalms in English • Contains beautiful songs from Dawud that glorified Allah • Was revealed to Dawud

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• Means Torah in English • Was given to Musa directly from Allah • First 5 books of the Old Testament • Not in its original form

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• Known as the Gospel in English • Was given to Isa to teach others through a divine revelation by Allah • Isa was a miracle worker • Has been distorted over time

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• Final revelation from Allah to Muhammed • Only book accepted as the true word of Allah so it completes other holy books believed to have been corrupted • Source of guidance and wisdom • Contains *‘clarification for all things’* so nothing else is needed for a good life (Surah 16)

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Sahifah, Tawrat (1500 BC), Zabur (1000 BC), Injil (30 CE), Qur’an (610-632 CE)

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Spiritual & religious role of an Imam • Only accepted by Shias

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Laylat al -Qadr

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• Qur’an says it’s better than thousands of nights • Night when the Qur’an was revealed to Muhammed • Able to remove past sins

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• Offers complete guidance • Allow Muslims to better understand Allah

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• Praise Allah in heaven • Guardians of the gates of hell • Deliver the message of Allah to the prophets • Record good and bad deeds of humans

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• Communicated the Quran to prophets • Called the prophets to serve Allah • Ensures that Allah has all the facts on Judgement Day • Ensures that heaven is safe from evil

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They exalt him night and day and do not slacken (Quran 21:20)

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•Made from light • Have no free will • Limitless • Invisible

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• Chief of the angels • Known as the Angel of Revelation (communicates Allah’s messages to prophets)

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• Angel of Death • Responsible for taking the souls of humans when they die

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• Angel of mercy • Oversees the provisions of life • In charge of rain and the weather

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Life after death

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• A person dies • Their soul is taken by Izra’il the angel of death • Two angels question the soul • The soul enters Barzakh until Judgement Day

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A place where Muslims believe the soul goes until the Day of Judgement

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• Angel Israfil will blow a trumpet to signify the end of the world and a 2nd time to restore the world • All will be resurrected to face judgement • Allah will separate the good from the bad • All will cross the Sirat Bridge

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‘As thin as a hair but as sharp as a sword‘ (Hadith)

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It’s a ‘garden beneath which rivers flow’ and people will be ‘adorned with bracelets of gold and pearl’ (Quran 22:23)

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It’s the place of ‘scorching winds and scalding water’ (Quran 56 : 42-43 shortened)

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Some believe people will stay there forever ; others believe it’s only temporary so that peoples sins are punished

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• They would be mindful of their actions (Greater Jihad) • Submit themselves to Allah • Giving to charity • Fast and pray

Answer 43

‘Those who have worked righteous deeds shall be made happy’ however ‘those who have rejected the faith shall be brought to punishment’ (Qur’an)

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Oneness of Allah • Belief that Allah is unique and without any partner • Associating Allah with partners is shirk (the worst sin in Islam)

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•Tawhid •all-loving •all-just (Adalat) • all merciful • all powerful

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• Muslims believe it’s impossible to visualise Allah as he’s not a physical being (forbidden to attempt drawing Allah) • Qualities inspire Muslims to be the same • Helps Muslims establish a close relationship with Allah

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• Muslims believe their fate has already been decided by Allah • Allah gives people a free will while knowing what they will do • It’s one of the 6 beliefs

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Fajr (dawn) • Zuhr (afternoon) • As’r (evening) • Maghrib (dusk) • Isha (night)

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Removing their shoes and performing wudu

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Sayings of the prophet Muhammad

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Law based on the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad

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Shias view them as branches of tree that flourishes and enables them to: • connect with Allah • purify their hearts • promote a better society • Improve their chances of getting to paradise • and is considered most important duties for Shias

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• Sunnis perform all except for Khums • Five of the acts are recognised as the Five Pillars

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The Qur’an, the Hadith, work of early Shia scholars

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*’The believers order what is right and forbid what is wrong’* (Surah 9:71 shortened) • Links to **amr bil ma’roof** and **nahi anil munkar**

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Religious and political role of the caliphs • Accepted by Sunnis and Shias

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Allah given leadership

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• Allah is just • deals with everyone based on their lives • Muslims should demonstrate fairness in everything they do

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Belief in prophethood

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• Recognising Allah as creator encourages Muslims to be thankful • Muslims study the books of Allah to improve their knowledge of religious teachings • Muslims end the prayers by blessing the angels with peace (turning to the left and right acknowledging angels are on their shoulders)

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Allah can change a person’s destiny depending on their actions

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A person’s destiny is set and known by Allah • People still have free will but Allah already knows what choices will be made

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• Belief in al - Qadr helps Muslims to trust Allah is in control of everything • Reminds Muslims that they must answer for everything they have done here during Judgement Day • Helps Muslims to be responsible

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The Hadith supports the idea that a person’s destiny is set by Allah

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• Rewarding the good and punishing the bad • Making sure what is right happens in society

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God commands justice, the doing of good.. and He forbids all shameful deeds and injustice (Surah 16:90)

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• Used to refer to negative experiences that are potentially traumatic eg neglect • Increases a child’s risk of chronic health problems, mental illness and substance use in adulthood

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Rules made by parliament and enforceable by court

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Acquiring someone else’s property eg stealing

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• Rehabilitation • Deterrence • Protection • Retribution

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• Poverty • Upbringing • Drugs • Low self-esteem

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• The Qur'an describes Allah as Just. Four of the 99 names of Allah are the **Judge, the Utterly Just, the Truth and the Equitable.** Justice is therefore of high importance to Muslims • Muslims believe that its a part of their role as khalifas of God's creation to act justly to others and ensure that the world is governed in a fair way. • Many hadith shows Muhammad as someone who is just and he also encourages Muslims to treat everyone justly and equally • Muslims believe that on the Last Day, good will be rewarded and the evil will be punished.

Answer 73

• **The justice system** (police, courts and prisons) **makes sure laws are obeyed and enforced.** • **The weak are protected from the strong** (laws are put in place for stealing, murder, rape and other crimes) • Citizens are protected. **Without laws and justice, it would be impossible for the country to run well**

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When someone’s life is restored to normal by having them change

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Putting people off from committing a crime

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Protecting society from criminals (putting them in prison)

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Making criminals pay for what they’ve done wrong

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• People convicted of shoplifting food tend to be stealing it to feed themselves and their family as they cant afford to look after themselves

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• Family background of crime and how someone is brought up can have a significant impact on their behaviour growing up • Eg In a survey done of the prison population in 2011, 37% of prisoners reported having family members who had been punished for crime

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• An addiction to it can negatively affect someone’s behaviour • Research has proven that many acquisitive crime is committed by users of heroine and crack cocaine trying to pay for their drugs

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• Can contribute to a negative outlook on life so the person may look for ways to be happy potentially illegally • Eg stealing, smoking, alcohol

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• Islam bans the use of interest, which is believed to make the poverty of many poor people worse • Muslims give zakat (2.5% compulsory tax on income) to provide for poor Muslims • Encouraged to support charities eg Muslim Aid or community food banks

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•Muslim parents are expected to teach their children what is right from wrong and train them in the right way. • It is believed that on the Last Day Muslim parents will be judged by Allah on how well they have brought up their children • Children are introduced to the faith through observing Salah and Ramadan at home • Counselling therapies are recommended

Answer 84

• The Quran prohibits the use of alcohol and drugs (haram) • It teaches that intoxicants are a means by which Satan keeps people from Allah

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• Muslims acknowledge they are khalifas (Allah’s stewards) and are tasked with looking after the world under Allah’s guidance • This prevents low self esteem • Muslims are also aware that their actions are monitored by Allah and if they’re immoral they will be punished • This prevents overconfidence and arrogance

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Something that is permitted Eg animals killed in a respectful way

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Actions which must be performed to be a good person Eg praying 5 times a day or following 5 pillars

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Actions that are rewarded but aren’t compulsory Eg extra prayers

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Actions that are permitted because they aren’t stated in the Quran Eg watching TV, playing games

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• House arrest (confined to home) • Community service • Fines • Imprisonment • Tagging (tracking device during house arrest or probation) • Rehab (helping a person change for good) • Probation (permission to stay in community under certain conditions)

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• Life is a period of testing and exposes someone’s belief in Islam • Those who obey and endure through trials will be rewarded on Judgement Day • Helping people who are suffering (Zakat) is part of being a khalifah hence why it’s one of the 5 pillars • Allah is far greater than any human and the way he works can’t be comprehended

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Evil actions

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Punishments found in the Quran

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Saying that Allah has partners/equivalents

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Group that follow story punishments in Islam

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Anti social behaviour order Eg smashing windows or graffiti

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As to the thief, cut off their hands: a punishment by way of example, from God, for their crime (**Surah 5:41**)

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• **Theft** • **Adultery** • **Making unproven accusations of sex** • **Drinking alcohol** (punishable by 80 lashes) • **Apostasy** (rejecting Islam) (punishable by death) • **Highway robbery** (punishable by death)

Answer 99

• They provide rehabilitation for offenders by: • Supporting Muslim chaplains who work in prisons to lead worship and provide pastoral care • Assist with a prisoners resettlement upon release

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They provide a mentoring program mainly for Muslim prisoners to prepare them for outside life

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The inconsistent triad

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• People are born with a fitrah (nature) that is pure • People have free will • Things aren’t good or bad in themselves but how they’re used matters • People have a limited understanding of morality and are likely to make mistakes • Good actions are rewarded and bad are punished

Answer 103

• Some argue that people have been given understanding to follow the right path set by the prophets • Not putting their knowledge and free will to good use will result in suffering • Others believe Allah is responsible for some suffering because he puts a ‘disease’ into sinners’ hearts for continued disobedience

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The death penalty for a crime

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• Muslim countries tend to use imprisonment to protect society from anti social criminals • Criminals are also able to pay compensation to the victim/family • The Quran sets down punishments and must be followed since it’s the word of Allah • Peace is one of the meanings of Islam and crime only disrupts it so punishment is important

Answer 106

• Shows that crimes are unacceptable as they’re against the law • Shows that justice has been done • Keeps society safe from criminals • Acts as a deterrent • Gives criminals opportunity to reform

Answer 107

Theory stating that moral decisions should be based on what is best for the greatest number of people

Answer 108

• Vast majority of Muslims believe torture is completely against the teachings of Prophet Muhammad • Therefore utilitarianism is rejected • Criminals should receive a fair trial • **Surah 76:8** mentions that captives should be taken good care of (not torture) • Some Muslim countries however adopted a Shariah legal system and crimes against Allah’s law are persecuted

Answer 109

• Muslims agree with the majority of principles with a few exceptions eg: • Rights protecting gay people • Freedom of religion • Freedom of speech • Women’s rights **Reason:** • Freedom of speech may lead to blasphemy • Rights for gay people are prohibited in the Quran • Gender equality may lead to issues in the mosque

Answer 110

Rehabilitation of an offender through reconciliation with the victim and the community

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• Allah is merciful and always shows compassion • Most chapters of Quran begin with the bismillah • The Quran teaches that Muslims should always forgive everyone • Prophet Muhammad forgave his persecutors and is a role model in the Hadith to emulate • Those who forgive others will be rewarded by Allah

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‘In the name of God the Merciful, the compassionate’

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‘If you pardon and overlook and forgive - then indeed, God is forgiving and merciful’ (Surah 64:14)

Answer 114

• Muslims believe it’s the most effective way of restoring peace • Criminals who haven’t faced their crime will be at a disadvantage on Judgement Day as they haven’t truly repented

Answer 115

• It’s a punishment set down by Allah in the Quran • Shariah says that capital punishment is the punishment for murder, adultery and apostasy • Qisas should be carried out as it promotes justice • However some Muslims believe the Quran gives a different punishment for adultery • Therefore the Hadith should be rejected as it’s not supported by the Quran (highest authority) • Capital punishment is not compulsory and the Quran prefers believers to forgive just like Allah is merciful

Answer 116

**Humanists reject it as:** • It’s not completely certain the correct verdict is given • It doesn’t achieve the purpose of a deterrent (as countries without it have a lower murder rate) • No one has the right to take a life

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Law of retaliation

Answer 118

**Some atheists reject it however some accept capital punishment as:** • It acts as a deterrent • Murderers are a great threat to society so should be taken away for protection (Utalitarianism) • Retribution for taking a life should be to have your life taken

Answer 119

• One of the Pillars of Islam • It brings the ummah together especially during Jummah prayer at mosque • Encourages self discipline and keeps Muslims close to Allah • Prophet Muhammad stated that *attending Friday prayers is equivalent to an entire year of praying and fasting*

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When Muslims put themselves in the right mindset for prayer

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It shows the direction of Mecca

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• Shias have more freedom to combine prayers and may only pray 3 times a day • Shias often use natural elements to rest their head on when praying whereas Sunnis bow to the ground

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• Salah • Sawm • Hajj • Zakah • Khums • Jihad • Amr bil amr roof • Nahi anil munkar • Tawalla • Tabarra

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Quran says: • ‘I respond to those who call Me, so let them respond to Me’ • ‘Keep up regular prayer, for prayer is obligatory’

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The 27th night of Ramadan

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• Sawm/Ramadan • Laylat al Qadr • Eid al fitr

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• ‘Fasting is prescribed to you’ (compulsory) • ‘glorify Him for having guided you, so that you may be thankful’ (gratitude) - Quran

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‘Fair retribution saves life for you’ - Quran

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‘Do not kill each other, for God is merciful to you’ - Quran

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• ‘Whatever you give me in charity will earn multiple rewards’ - Quran • ‘He who eats and drinks while his brother goes hungry is not one of us’ - Hadith

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The income required to give Zakah

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Prophet Muhammad was born here

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Tawhid/ Unity as all Muslims pray towards it

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• Known as Ihram • Unites the Ummah as equals before Allah • Symbol of purity

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7 times anti clockwise

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As a form of rejection to sin and evil

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• Duty for all Muslims • Means sins are forgiven • Able to witness God’s miracles • One of 5 pillars • Involves sacrifice and supports greater Jihad • Eid al Adha (a festival all Muslims celbrate) is celebrated at the end of Hajj

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• ‘Pilgrimage to the house is a duty owed to God’ • ‘ Purify my house for those who walk around it’ - Quran

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• Expensive as many can’t afford it (counter argument is donations through Zakah/Sadaqah funds people’s trips) • Luxury hotels are destroying historical places • Idolatry

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Outward struggle to be a good Muslim

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• Animals/babies/women cannot be killed • Must achieve peace • Last resort • No destruction to holy places

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• ‘Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you’ - Quran

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The inward struggle to be a good Muslim

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• Following 5 pillars • Avoiding haram substances • Learning the Quran by heart

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• ‘and striven for God’s cause, it is they who can look forward to God’s mercy’ • ‘refrain from wrongdoing’ - Quran

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When Muslims are encouraged to voluntarily give their time and money

RS Islam Flashcards

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