8.3i islam Flashcards
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What are the 5 pillars
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Shahadah- a profession of faith Sawm- when muslims fast during Ramadan Zakah- when muslims give charity Salah- muslims r expected to pray 5 times a day Hajj- a special pilgrimage to makkah
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Why is Muhammad important to Muslims
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He sets the example of how to live a Muslim life, how to be a faithful servant of allah, how to keep on the straight path of islam. He completed the message of Allah and is the lastt prophet
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Why is the Qur’an important
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The Qur’an is Muslims holy book which is written in Arabic. It was revealed to the prophet Muhammad in a cave by the angel jibril. Muslims r expected to study the Qur’an in Arabic no matter what language they speak. This is to ensure that they are learning the original words revealed to the prophet it is a way of showing respect
