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Islam Flashcards

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What are the Sunni believers of?

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Authority of the Qur’an and Hadiths.

There were 4 successors after Muhammad’s death called Calpihs

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What are the Shi’a believers of?

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Believed the prophet Muhammad appointed 1 successor, Ali

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Who are the 4 successors in Sunni?

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Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali

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Who is the single successor in Shi’a?

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Ali

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What are the 6 Articles of Faith?

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Akhirah, Al Qadr, Tawhid, Malaikah, Kutub, Nubuwwah

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Define -

Akhira
Al Qadr
Tawhid
Malaikah
Kutub
Nubuwwah
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Akhira - belief in the day of judgement and the afterlife
Al Qadr - Belief in Predestination (allah has done everything)
Tawhid - Belief in ONE GOD
Malaikah - Belief in Angels
Kutub - Belief in the holy books
Nubuwwah - Belief in messages from Allah through prophets

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What are the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din?

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Adl, Tawhid, Imamat, Nubuwwah, Mi’ad

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Define -

Adl - 
Tawhid - 
Mi'ad - 
Nubuwwah - 
Imamah -
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Adl - Divine justice, where Shi’a muslims believe Allah is always right and just
Tawhid - Belief that God is one and almighty (from quran)
Imamah - Imams are necessary to protect the religion and guide the people
Nubuwwah - Belief in messages from Allah through prophets
Mi’ad - The day of resurrection where Muslims will be judged by God

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What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

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Shahadah, Salat, Hajj, Zakat, Sawm

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Define -

Shahadah - 
Salat - 
Zakah - 
Sawm -
Hajj -
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Shahadah - Sincerely reciting the declaration of faith
Salat - performing set prayers 5 times a day at specific times (reminds muslim of importance of Allah)
Zakah - Giving a proportion of ones income to help the poor (2.5%)
Sawm - Fasting during the month of Ramadan
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca during 12th month of Islamic Calendar

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What are the ten obligatory acts?

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Salah, Sawm, Tabarra, Tawalia, Nahil Anril munkar, Amr-bil-Maroof, Khums, Jihad, hajj, Zakah

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Define -

Salah - 
Sawm - 
Tabarra - 
Tawalia - 
Nahil Anril Munkar - 
Amr-bil-Maroof - 
Khums - 
Jihad - 
Hajj -
Zakah -
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Salah - Committing to DAILY PRAYERS
Sawm - Fasting
Tabarra - Shi’a Muslims not associating with God’s enemies
Tawalla - Showing love for God and their Followers
Nahil Anril Munkar - Discouraging people from being evil
Amr-bil-Maroof - Encouraging people to do what is good
Khums - 20% annual tax paid by any profit earned by Shi’a Muslims
Jihad - Act of following the 5 pillars of Islam and successfully sticking by them
Hajj - A pilgrimage to Mecca
Zakah - Giving proportion of wealth to poor

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What is the greater Jihad?

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The spiritual struggle to follow the teachings of Allah daily

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What is the lesser Jihad?

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Where Muslims believe it is justifiable to struggle with the followings of Allah

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What is the Shahadah?

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Declaration of Muslim Faith

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What are the 3 elements of Shahadah?

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Tawhid, (Oneness of God)
Seal of the prophet
and Ali is the friend of God

17
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What is the Salah?

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5 daily prayers

18
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What is Adhan?

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The call to prayer

19
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What is Wudu?

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A cleansing ritual to purify Muslims before worship

20
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What is Tayammun?

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Where Muslims used purified sand or dust to clean themselves before worship

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What is Sawm?

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A relgious fast, where one cannot eat food, or drink, smoke and no sexual activity during daylight hours

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What is Zakah?

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Where Muslims give 2.5% of their wealth to the poor

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What is the Nisab?

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the minimum amount a Muslim musthave before being obliged to give Zakat

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What is Khums?

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A tax paid on a Shi’a’s income, which goes towards the Imam, caliph or Sultan representing the state of Islam.

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What is Hajj?

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Hajj is a pilgrimage made by a pilgrim to a place of religious significance

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What is Id ul Adha?

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A festival celebrated by Muslims all around the world commemorating Ibrahim’s sacrifice by sacrificing an animal

27
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What is Id ul Fitr?

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A celebration at the end of Ramadan where thanks are given to Allah for giving them will and endurance during fasting

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What is Ashura?

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In Sunni, Ashura is a minor festival which isn’t obligatory to celebrate, but is where Sunnis reflect on their wrongdoing

In Shi’a, it is the festival of Mourning for the death of Husayn Ibn Ali, who was the Son of Ali and was killed in battle. It is one of the most important celebrations of the year.

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