Islamic Practices Flashcards
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What is the shahadah?
The shahadah is a declaration of faith.
“There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger.”
What is Salah?
Salah is a way of praying to god. Sunni Muslims pray 5 times a day. Shia Muslims pray 3 times a day
What is Sawm?
Sawm means to fast for a whole month, fasting from Fajr prayer all the way to Maghrib prayer. The Holy Qur’an was revealed on this month Ramadhan.
What is Zakah?
Zakah is when you pay 2.5% of your wealth if you can afford it to charity.
What is Hajj?
Hajj is a holy pilgrimage which Muslims go on every year it is right before Eid-ul-Adha.
What are the 10 Obligatory acts?
Salah, Sawm, Zakah, Hajj, Khums, Jihad, Amr-bil-Maroof, Nahi-Anil-Munkar, Tawalla and Tabarra,
What is Tawalla?
Tawalla is love towards God.
What is Tabarra?
Tabarra is opposing those who have hatred towards God.
What is Khums?
20% Islamic tax
What is Amr-Bil-Maroof?
Amr-Bil-Maroof is encouraging people to do good.
What is Nahi-Anil-Munkar?
It is discouraging people from doing bad.
What is Jihad?
Jihad is to struggle or strive.
Greater Jihad = Inward Grace
Lesser Jihad = Outward struggle
What is Eid-Ul-Fitr?
“Sugar festival” or “breaking of the fast”
After Ramadhan has finished.
What is Eid-ul-Adha?
commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son because Allah ordered him to but then Allah replaced his son with a ram.
What is Ashura for Sunni Muslims?
“Day of Remembrance”
When Musa freed the slaves from the Pharoah ( Fir’oun)
