Ch.4 - How The Religious Beliefs Of Islam Influence Daily Life Flashcards
1
Q
Name the five pillars of Islam
A
Shahadah
Salat
Zakat
Sawm
Hajj
2
Q
What does shahadah mean
A
Creed/faith
3
Q
What does salat mean
A
Prayer
4
Q
What does zakat mean
A
Charity
5
Q
What does sawm mean
A
Fasting
6
Q
What does hajj mean
A
Pilgrimage
7
Q
Shahadah
A
- is a creed or set of beliefs
- Translates to - “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messager”
- first words whispered into a Muslim baby’s ear
8
Q
salat
A
- Muslims are expected to pray 5 times a day
- they pray on a prayer mat facing Mecca
- they are expected to pray in the mosque on Friday
9
Q
Zakat
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- mans giving money to charity
- Each Muslim is expected to give 2.5% of their savings to charity
- (if financially able)
10
Q
Say something about sawm
A
- During ramadan, all Muslims who have passed puberty are expected to fast from sunrise to sunset
- It follows a lunar calendar
- it lasts between 29 - 30 days
11
Q
Say something about hajj
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- Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca
- all Muslims are expected to make once in their lifetime (if financially and physically able)
- They walk around the Ka’ba 7 times.
12
Q
How do Muslims show their devotion to allah
A
They show their devotion by living out the Five Pillars in their everyday lives, Islam is a way of life just as much as a it is a religion
