10 obligatory acts Flashcards
Salah
To perform 5 daily prayers ( Shi’as combine two of the prayers) purification is performed before prayer- Wadu
Zakah
Each Muslim who can afford to should donate 2.5% of their annual wealth to the poor
Sawm
The fourth pillar, it means fasting during the daylight hours during the month of Ramadan
Hajj
If a Muslim can, they should make the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca
Khums
Religious obligation of Muslims in the army to pay 1/5th of the spoils of war. This should be used to help the poor or Islamic clergy.
Jihad
Translates as “ to struggle”. Means to struggle for Allah. There are two main types the lesser and greater Jihad
Amr-bil-Maroof
Commanding what is good
Nahi Anil Munkar
Forbid what is evil
Tawalla
Expressing love towards God
Tabarra
Moving away from evil. Turning away from those who are enemies of Islam