ISLAM-Muslim practices- SECOND TOPIC HALF

Question 1

Jihad definition

Answer 1

The struggle against evil. This may be an inward personal struggle or an outward collective struggle
OR
The struggle to maintain faith and defend Islam

Question 2

Greater Jihad definition

Answer 2

The personal inward struggle of all Muslims to live in line with the teachings of their faith.

Question 3

Lesser Jihad

Answer 3

The outward struggle to defend one’s faith and country from faith.

Question 4

Holy war

Answer 4

Fighting for a religious cause or God probably controlled by a religious leader

Question 5

In other words, what is lesser Jihad

Answer 5

It is holy war

Question 6

Which Jihad is more important and essential to all Muslims

Answer 6

Greater Jihad

Question 7

Two quotations that Muhammad said which refer to Jihad

Answer 7

’ This is My path, leading straight so follow it. This is what He commands you to do’

‘those who have believed, migrated, and striven for God’s cause can look forward to God’s mercy: God is most forgiving and merciful’

Question 8

List examples of what Muslims can do for Greater Jihad

And what this does to a Muslim

Answer 8

Must observe 5 pillars
This is required for greater jihad, which purifies Muslims from all evil traits

Must devote their lives to Go eg avoid temptations like drugs and alcohol
(Some take it even further and memorise Qur’an which requires discipline and patience)

Improve community like eg by giving Zakah
In These ways, Muslims spiritually and deepen their relationship with God.

Question 9

Is Jihad for both (Sunni and Shi’a Muslims?) If so, then what is the difference between them

Answer 9

Yes. it is. The difference: For Shi’a Muslims, jihad is part of the 10 obligatory acts however it is not part of the 5 Pillars for Sunni muslims

Question 10

What is Id-ul-Fitr?

Answer 10

A Muslim festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan

Question 11

What is Id-ul-Adha?

Answer 11

A Muslim festival that celebrates the prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for God

Question 12

When was the first Eid celebrated and why

Answer 12

in 624 CE by prophet Muhammad and his friends and relatives after the victory of the battle of Jang-e-Badar

Question 13

Why is Id-ul-Fitr celebrated?

Answer 13

To mark the end of fasting and also to give thanks to Allah.

Question 14

When is Id-ul-Adha celebrated

Answer 14

On the last day of Hajj