Islam practices

Question 1

Describe greater Jihad

Answer 1

Inner struggle to be a good muslim
- studying Qur’an
- doing good deeds
- attending mosque
- resisting temptation, greed and envy

Question 2

Describe lesser jihad.

Answer 2

Outer struggle to defend Islam
- can be non-violent in some cases violent
- fought for a just cause
- fought as a last resort
- authorised aand accepted by Muslim authority
- minimum amount of suffering should be caused
- ends when enemy surrenders
- innocent not attacked
- aims to restore peace and freedom

Question 3

Why do Muslims have celebrations and commemorations?

Answer 3

• remember past events and important people
• strengthen ummah and unite muslims
• share common beliefs
• have a cycle of special days marked throughout the year

Question 4

Describe eid-ul-Adha

Answer 4

• end of hajj
• ‘festival of sacrafice
• remembers Ibrahims sacrafice of his son to God
• muslims remeber their own sacrafices for their faith
• prayers, cards and presents given

Question 5

Eid-ul-fitr

Answer 5

• end of ramadam
• celebrate and thank allah for his help in fasting
• begins when first new moon is seen
• first eid believed to be celebrated by muhammed, so commemerates history
• homes are decorated, special services and celebatory meal shared

Question 6

What is Ashura?

Answer 6

• day of fasting and mourning to remeber how Nuh left the arc
• people wear black, no music allowed