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Islamic Practises Flashcards

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Why are the 5 pillars of Islam important?

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They are the duties all Muslims must undertake - join Muslims together in a community and show obedience to god

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What are the ten obligatory acts?

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Salah - prayer
Sawn - fasting
Zakah - giving money to charity 
Khums - 20% tax on income
Hajj - pilgrimage 
Jihad - defend Islam
Amb-bil-maruf - encouraging good
Nahi anil munkar- discouraging wrong
Tawllah - be loving 
Tabarra - disassociating from gods enemies
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What is shahadah?

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There is only one god

If recited in front of a Muslim you can join the Muslim community

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What is salah?

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Daily prayer

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How many times should a Sunni Muslim pray a day?

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5

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How many times should a Shi’a Muslim pray?

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3

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What are he times of day a muslim should pray?

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Fajr 
Zuhr 
Asr 
Magahrib
Isha
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What is Wudu?

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Ritual washing before a Muslim prays

Is no water you can dry wash - spiritual cleansing

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Where do Muslims face when they pray?

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They face makkah

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What is rak’ah?

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The set sequence of actions for prayer (morning 2 and night 4)

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What is jummah prayer?

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Midday prayer every Friday where all males attend the mosque and pray together (women can also)

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Why is prayer important?

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It is something allah has commanded them to do

“Call on me and I will answer you”

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Name 2 more reasons why prayer is important

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It unites Muslims worldwide

Creates a greater awareness of god

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What is sawm?

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Fasting during ramadan

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Why is ramadan important?

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It is during ramadan that the Quran was revealed to Muhammad

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What is forbidden during ramadan?

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Food
Drink
Smoking
Sex

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Why is ramadan important to Muslims?

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Focus on god
Cleanse the soul and free it from harm
Allows them to show they can sacrifice physical needs for God

18
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Who is excluded from ramadan?

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Pregnant women
Mothers
Nursing babies
Children
Sick people
19
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What does feeling hungry remind Muslims to do?

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Their duty to help the poor (invite people to meals)

20
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What is the night of power?

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An important festival that marks the beginning of gods revelation to Muhammad

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What are the benefits of fasting?

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Brings Muslims closer to allah
All sins are forgiven for those who fast
Serves as a reminder for the poor
Builds self-determination, humility and courage

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What is zakah?

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Giving 2.5% of a Muslims savings to the poor

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What do Muslims believe about zakah?

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Helps purify the soul

Everything hey own comes from god and belongs to him

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How can zakah be donated?

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Through charity’s such as Muslim aid or collection box in mosque “alms are meant only for the poor, the needy”

25
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What are Muslims also encouraged to do?

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Give their time and money voluntarily at any point in the year - called Sadaqah

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Why is zakah important?

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It fulfils a duty imposed by god
Gives Muslims good attitudes towards money
Strengthens communities by helping the poor

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What is Khums?

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A tax set at 20% yearly (half goes to Shi’a leaders and other given to charity)

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What is hajj?

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The pilgrimage (journey made for religious reasons) that should be made once in a life “pilgrimage to the house is a duty owned by god by people who are able to undertake it”

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How is hajj preformed?

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Dress in two in pieces of cloth (ihram) around waist and shoulder - to show they are equal
Hajj begins in Mecca, cirlcle the ka’aba 7 times
Then walk and drink water from the Zamzam well (has healing qualities)
Then travel to a camp at Mina (they meditate and pray asking for forgiveness)
Then collect stones to throw at the Jamarat (stone walls that represent the devil and temptation) to reject evil
Some then sacrifice an animal
Pilgrims return to Ka’aba and circle 7 times

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Why is Hajj important?

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Can bring about spiritual transformation (make a better person)
Shows self discipline
Emphasises quality
Lead to forgiveness of sin

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What is Jihad?

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Means struggling against evil

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What is greater jihad?

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Personal struggle - avoiding temptation

33
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What is lesser jihad?

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Outward struggle to defend Islam from threat

34
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What is Id-Ul-Fitr? (Eid-ul-fitr)

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Festival that marks the end of ramadan. Thanks is for guidance and wisdom

35
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How is Eid celebrated?

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Father in mosques to say special prayers

Everyone wears best clothes/ decorates homes

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What is Id-ul-Adha?

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(Greater Eid) Remembers the prophet ibrahim. It teaches about sacrifice

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What is Ashura?

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The day of remembrance
Sunni - day of atonement (Noah)
Shi’a - death of Husayn (day of mourning)

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