Islam Practices Flashcards
What is sawm?
Fasting
What is Amr-bil-maroof?
Encouraging good actions
What is Nahi Anil Munkar?
Discouraging evil actions
What is Tawalla?
Association with good people
What is Tabarra?
Disassociation with bad people
Why are the 5 pillars important?
They give structure to daily life, show sunni Muslims to put their faith first and they help Muslims achieve the reward of life after death in Jannah
What does the Shahadah state?
‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger’ (and Ali is the friend of the prophet)
Why is the Shahadah important?
It reminds Muslims of the oneness of Allah; tawhid, it reminds them of the importance of Muhammad and the Qur’an and it demonstrates commitment to the religion
Why would some Muslims agree that the Shahadah is the most important pillar?
Because it is the declaration of faith, it is the first pillar (first words to be heard) and it is spoken throughout the day
Why would some Muslims disagree that the Shahadah is the most important pillar?
Because all pillars are duties, so cannot be singled out, Salah is more important as it occurs 5x a day and zakat is more important as it involves helping others
What is niyyah?
Right intention
What is sujud?
Kneeling down with the forehead touching the prayer mat
Why is sujud important?
It shows complete submission to Allah
What is du’a?
A personal prayer
Why is salah important to Muslims?
Praying in the mosque strengthens ummah, helps Muslims attain taqwa and helps Muslims avoid sin, including shirk