Islamic Practices Flashcards
Name the 5 Pillars of Islam
Shahadah, Zakah, Salah, Sawm, Hajj
Name all 10 Obligatory Acts of Shia Islam
Salah, Sawm, Zakah, Khums, Hajj, Jihad, Amr-bil-Maruf, Nahi Anil Munkar, Tawallah, Tabarra
Define Khums
A 20% tax on income, where half goes to charity and half to Shia religious leaders
Define Jihad
The struggle to maintain the faith and defend Islam with personally and as a community
Why are the 5 Pillars Important?
They help to guide Muslims to live a perfect life and to give Muslims a communal identity
Define Tabarra
Disassociating from enemies of God
Define Amr Bil Maruf
Encouraging people to do what is good
What extra phrase do Shia Muslims add to the Shahadah?
“And Ali is the friend of God”
Define Tawallah
To be loving towards the friends of God
State the Shahadah
“There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah”
Which feature of mosques let Muslims know the exact direction of Mecca?
The Qiblah Wall
Name 2 Reasons Wudhu is performed
To show submission to God, to show spiritual cleanliness
Which other materials can be used to wash oneself?
Sand and dust
Which prayer holds a special importance in Islam?
Jummah
Quote for Jummah, Quran 62:9
“When the call is made on the day of congregation, hurry towards the reminder of God and leave off your trading”
