Theme 2 Religous Concepts And Religious Life Flashcards
(143 cards)
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Define Tawhid
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The oneness of Allah as Unique
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Define Shahadah
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The Muslim declaration of faith
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Define shirk
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Putting someone equal to Allah or worshipping other than Allah
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State Surah Tawhid
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He is Allah
The One and Only
Allah the Eternal, Absolute;
He begot none,
Nor was He begotten.
And there is none like him
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What quote from the Quran states to not to do shirk
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“Do not associate anything with Allah”
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State 2 quotes from Arthur Magida about The Shahadah
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“The Shahadah is the act of surrender”
“Without this statement… there is no Islam”
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What happens to someone’s sins after saying the Shahadah
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They’re past sins are forgiven
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Apart from to become a Muslim state 3 times when the Shahadah is also said
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In a New borns Ear
On Your Deathbed
In the Call to Prayer
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Who states that doing the Shahadah publicly turns it into a bit of a show
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Arthur Magida
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Define Nabi
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A prophet
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Define Rasul
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A messenger
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Define Nadhir
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A warner
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Define Risalah
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Message of a prophet
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Define Risalah according to Ghulam Sarwar
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“A channel of communication between Allah and mankind”
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2 features of Risalah
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Essential feature of Muslim life
Through it the will of Allah is revealed to humans
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What is the distinction between Nabis and Rasuls
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All Rasuls are Nabis but not all Nabis are Rasuls
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Are Rasuls or Nabis linked to being Nadhirs
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Rasuls
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What quote from the Quran shows that Prophet Muhammad PBUH was a Nadhir
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“You, O Muhammad, are not but a warner”
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What are Arch Prophets
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Rasuls who brought the most important scriptures to humanity
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Give 3 examples of Arch Prophets
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Musa
Isa
Prophet Muhammad PBUH
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What holy book was given to Musa
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The Tawrat (Torah)
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What does Musa have the special status of being and what does it mean
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Kaleem-Allah = the one who spoke with Allah
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Which quote from the Quran shows that Allah brought down the Torah
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“Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light.”
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What do Muslims believe happened to the Tawrat (Torah)
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It has been changed by its people and no longer reflects the true words of Allah
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What is the Arabic name for the original gospel of Jesus
Injil
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What does the Injil refer to
The book of revelation given to Jesus
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What do Muslims believe Isa did with the Injil
Memorised it and then taught it to all of his disciples
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What do many Muslims scholars believe has happened to the original Gospel
They believe it has undergone alteration and that the words and meaning has been distorted
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Give one example of why Muslims scholars believe the Gospel has undergone alteration
The belief of Jesus as the son of God
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What quote from the Quran shows that Allah gave the gospel
“And We gave him the Gospel, in it was a guidance and a light,”
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What quote from the Quran shows that Prophet Muhammad is the last of the prophets
“But he is the Messanger of Allah and last/ seal of the prophets”
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Why do Muslims call Muhammad PBUH the ‘Seal of the Prophets”
As he was given the final revelation which has not been changed like others
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Define Malaikah
Angels
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State the 2 quotes from Ghulam Sarwar that describes Angels
“Created from divine light to perform specific duties”
“We cannot see angels unless they appear in human form”
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What quote from the Quran shows believing in Angels is Essential
“Anyone who rejects Allah and His Angels… has gone very far astray”
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State 3 features of Angels
They are sexless
They are obedient
They are made of light
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Give 4 examples of angles associated with the day of judgement
Angel Israfil
Angel Izrail
The Honourable Scribes
Angels Munkar and Nakir
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What quote from Ghulam Sarwar explains the role of Angel Israfil
“Israfil will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgement”
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What is the role of Angel Israfil
To blow the trumpet 2 times
Once to start Doomsday
Again to start resurrection
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What quote from Ghulam Sarwar describes Angel Izrail
“The Angel of Death- is responsible for ending our life”
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What is the role of Angel Izrail
To part the soul from the body
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What quote from the Quran describes the role of the honourable scribes
“Man does not utter any word except that with him is an observer prepared to record”
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What is the role of the honourable scribes
To write down and record every action thought or feeling a person has each day
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State 3 features of the honourable scribes
One angel sits on the right and records all the good deeds
One angel sits on the left and records all the bad deeds
On the day of judgement each person will be confronted with this record
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What is the role of Munkar and Nakir
To question the man after he dies in the grave
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What 3 questions does Munkar and Nakir ask
Who is your lord?
Who is your prophet?
What is your book?
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Define Akhirah
The Afterlife
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What quote from Prophet Muhammad PBUH shows remembering death is a good thing
“The most intelligent person is the one who often remembers death”
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State the quote from Ghulam Sarwar that shows that not caring about the afterlife is bad
“Not to care about Akhirah is a serious falling”
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Who is seen as the judge of the outcomes of all humans in the afterlife
Allah
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What quote from the Quran shows Allah as the judge of the afterlife
“Master of the day of Judgement”
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What are the 5 different stages of Akhirah
Death
Barzakh
Resurrection
Judgement
Heaven/Hell
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Define Barzakh
A realm kept by Allah between this world and the next where the soul goes
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What quote from the Quran shows that Allah brought the Tawrat
“Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light”
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What quote from Prophet Muhammad PBUH displays the importance of remembering death
“The most intelligent person is the one who often remembers death”
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State the quote from Ghulam Sarwar that highlights the importance of caring about the afterlife
“Not to care about Akhirah is a serious falling”
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What quote from the Quran shows that Allah is the judge of the afterlife
“Master of the Day of Judgement”
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Who is seen as the judge of the afterlife
Allah
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What are the 5 stages of Akhirah
Death
Barzakh
Resurrection
Judgement
Heaven/Hell
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Define Barzakh
The realm kept by Allah between this world and the next where the soul goes
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When does the soul go to Barzakh
After it has been questioned by Munkar and Nakir
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What quote from the Quran descirbes the Day of Judgement
“This day every soul shall be rewarded for what it has earned”
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What is the Arabic word for Heaven
Jannah
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In the Quran state the quote that describes Jannah
“The description of Paradise”
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State 3 features of Jannah
Everything people desire will be there
There will be no negatives e.g weaknesses
There is safety and security everywhere
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What is the Arabic word for hell
Jahannam
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Give 3 features of Jahannam
Exactly opposite of paradise
No room for peace
They’ll be lots of pain and punishments
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Define Salah
Prayer
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State 3 benefits of Salah
Purifies the Heart
Forgives Sins
Puts you in contact with God 5 times a day
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What does Prophet Muhammad compare the 5 daily prayer to
Washing away sins 5 times a day
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What are the 5 prayers in order from Sunrise to Evening
Fajr
Dhur
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
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Define Wudhu
Ritual Washing before prayer
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Define Niyahh
Intention
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Define The Adhan
Call to Prayer
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Who is the person that recites Adhan called
A Muadhin
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List 3 rules of Salah
Must be clean
Must not be distracted
Must be performed on time
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What is the night prayer called
Tahajjud
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What type of prayer is Tahajjud
A Nafilah Prayer
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Define a Nafilah Prayer
An extra Prayer
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Define Wird
A type of prayer that Sufi Muslims do
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Define Dua
To call out or to summon
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What quote from the Quran shows the importance of doing Dua
“Call on me; I will answer you”
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What quote from Prophet Muhammad shows the importance of Dua
“Dua is the very essence of worship”
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State 3 features of Dua
Seen as a personal conversation between you and Allah
You can say whatever you wish in a Dua
Dua is usually done after Salah
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How does Ghulam Sarwar describe Jummah Prayer
“Friday prayer is the occasion for the assembly of Muslims”
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Which type of Muslims see Jummah as obligatory
Sunni
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Which type of Muslims see Jummah as voluntary
Shia
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What is often discussed during Jummah Prayer
Problems within the community
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Define Zakat
The compulsory giving of a set proportion of one’s wealth to charity
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Define Khums
An Islamic tax consisting of 20% of a persons excess earnings
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Define Sadaqah
Voluntary giving
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State 3 reasons for giving in Islam
Obedience
Compassion
Value of benefits gained
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What quote from the Quran shows that you must give Zakat
“You shall observe the Salah and give the obligatory charity”
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What quote from Prophet Muhammad shows that people should help each other and give Zakat
“Believers are like parts of a body to one another, each part supporting the others”
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What quote from the Quran shows the importance of giving to charity in terms of value of benefits gained
“Those who give to charity night and day… receive their recompense from their lord”
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List 3 examples of giving Sadaqah
Kindness to Animals
Cleaning rubbish
Planting a tree
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What is Sadaqah Jaariyah
Ongoing charity
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Give 3 example of Sadaqah Jaariyah
Building homes
Building schools
Building hospitals
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3 features of Khums
Separate from Zakah but still an obligation
Calculate how much savings they have and give 20% of it
Only Shia Muslims do it
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Where does Khums money go to 3 examples
Orphanages
Education
The Poor
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Give 3 examples of where else Giving is seen in Islam
After Hajj
Ramadan
Eid
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Give 3 features of Hajj
Pilgrimage to Makkah
Takes place in the last month of the Islamic Calendar
All Muslims are expected to make at least once in their life
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Define Ka’aba
The cube edifice in Makkah represents the house of Allah
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Define Ihram
The state of being in the Pilgrimage
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Define Umra
A voluntary pilgrimage to Makkah Takes place
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What quote from John Espisito states that everyone should attempt to do Hajj
“At least once in his or her lifetime, every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able is required to make this pilgrimage”
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What is Story 1 of Hajj summarised in 3 points
Ismail Ibrahim and Hajra travelled to Makkah because Allah told Ibrahim to
Ismail was dying of thirst so Hajra ran from Mount Safa to Mount Marwa back and forth until she heard a voice
The Angel helped her and Allah caused a spring of water to burst from the ground
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What was the well that Allah bursted from the ground in Story 1 of Hajj called
Zam-Zam
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Summarise Story 2 of Hajj in 3 points
Allah commanded Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail in a dream
Shaytan tried to persuade Ibrahim and Ismail not to carry out this sacrifice but they both refused
When Prophet Ibrahim went to sacrifice his son Allah revealed it was a test and Ismail lived
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Who was the first to start the Hajj rituals
Prophet Ibrahim
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State 3 conditions of Hajj
Must be done once in a Muslims life
One must be able to afford the travel
One must be of good Physical health
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What are the 3 stages of Pre-Hajj
Ihram
Tawaf
Sa’ey
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What is the first stage of Hajj
Ihram
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State 2 features of Ihram
Is a physical state and a mental state
Must follow a specific dress code of white clothing
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State 3 things that are prohibited during Hajj
Perfume
Fighting
Wearing Make-up
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What quote from Ghulam Sarwar shows the significance of clothing in Ihram
“It also reminds him that after death he will be wrapped in white sheets”
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What is stage 2 of Pre-Hajj
Tawaf
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What is Tawaf 3 features
Circling 7 times around the Ka’aba
Done in counter clockwise direction
Expresses the unity between Muslims worshipping one God
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What is the 3rd stage of Pre-Hajj
Sa’ey
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What is Sa’ey
Travelling the distance between the hills of Safa and Marwah for seven times
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How many days of Hajj are there
5
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What happens on the first day of Hajj
Mina
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Outline 3 things that are done on the first day of Hajj
They reach Mina
They offer Prayers
They read Quran
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What is the second day of Hajj called
Arafah
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What do Pilgrims do when they reach Arafah 3 things
Offer supplications
Repent and atone for past sins
Seek Mercy of God
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What is Day 3 of Hajj
Eid ul Adha
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What day of Hajj does Jamrat occur
The 3rd day
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Define Jamarat
The symbolic stoning of the devil
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What does Jamarat symbolise
When Ibrahim rejected Satan’s attempt to stop the sacrifice
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What happens after Jamrat
Animals are slaughtered and distributed to the poor
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What happens to Male Pilgrims after sacrificing an animal during Hajj
Make Pilgrims shave or trim their hair
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What is Day 4 of Hajj
Tawaf and Second Stoning
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What happens on the 5th day of Hajj
Third stoning and Farewell Tawaf
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Define Akham
Islamic rules in the Sharia
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What quote from Tariq Ramadan shows that the west think badly of sharia
“In the West the idea of Sharia calls all the darkest images of Islam”
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What are 3 aims of Sharia
Protection of Religion
Protection of Intellect
Protection of Life
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What are the 5 categories of action
Haram
Makruh
Mubah
Mustahab
Fardh
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Define Haram
Forbidden actions
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Define Makruh
Disliked action
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Define Mubah/Halal
Permissible actions neither rewarded or punished
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Define Mustahab
Recommended actions which are good but not required
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Define Fardh
Obligatory acts for every Muslim
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What is very important when doing acts within Islam
The Niyyah (intention)
