Islam - Living the Muslim life

Question 1

SHAHADAH - The declaration of faith.

Answer 1

Tawid - the belief in the oneness of Allah. That Allah is the only God.
‘there is no God except Allah’
Risalah - The belief in Prophets of Allah. The belief in the prophet Muhammed and how he is the messenger of Allah.
‘Muhammad is Allah’s servant and messenger’
Shirk - is worshiping or putting absolute trust in anything other than Allah.

Question 2

SALAH - Ritual compulsory prayer

Answer 2

‘Celebrate the glory of the Lord and be among those who bow down to Him, worship your Lord until what is certain comes to you.’ Quran

‘Keep up the prayer: prayer restrains outrageous and unacceptable behaviour.’ Quran

Question 3

SWAM - Fasting (during Ramadan)

Answer 3

‘Fasting is prescribed to you’ Quran
‘The Quran was revealed as a guidance for mankind’ Quran
‘Complete the prescribed period and to glorify him’ Quran
‘Whoever does not give up lying and evil deeds and saying bad words to others then God is not in need of their leaving food and drink.’ Hadith

Question 4

ZAKAH - The compulsory giving of charity

Answer 4

‘Alms are meant only for the poor, the needy, those who administer them, those whose hearts need winning over, to free slaves and help those in debt, for God’s cause, and for travellers in need.’ Quran

‘He who eats and drinks whilst his brother goes hungry is not one of us’ Quran

Question 5

Jihad (the struggle against evil)

Answer 5

Lesser Jihad - The struggle against evil in the world.
Greater Jihad - The struggle against evil in yourself.

‘you may refrain from wrongdoing’ Quran