living the Muslim life Flashcards
nature of the shahadah
the Shahadah is the basic statement of Islamic faith and Muslims consider that anyone who cannot recite this is not a Muslim. Muslims believe it demonstrates their loyalty Allah, the prophet Muhammad and the religion of Islam
role of the Shahadah
recited out loud in front of witnesses to profess the Muslim faith
said before death to demonstrate a commitment to the religion of Islam
Recited throughout the day to remind Muslims of the basic beliefs of Islam. it forms part of salah as it is contained in the adhan, call to prayer
whispered into the ears of newborn babies so it is the first thing they hear
nature history and purpose of Salah
demonstrates unity
prophets of Allah performed daily prayers and it was commanded by Muhammad
brings Muslims closer to allah
Ablutions (wudu)
before prayer, Muslims perform wudu which is a ritual cleansing. this is done to ensure they are spiritually and physically clean for Allah. it also gives them time to be in the correct frame of mind to be able to pray to Allah
Shia understandings about salah
combine five daily prayers into three
raise hands three times at end of prayers
may rest head while prostrating on a piece of wood
sunni understandings about Salah
five daily prayers
move head from right to left
tough foreheads directly to the floor when prostrating
How is prayer performed
Muslim men are expected to attend the mosque to pray, Women are not. Prayer can happen anywhere that is clean and if wudu has been performed. On a friday, all muslim men are expected to attend the Jummah service as part of Salah. Women may also attend
nature role and purpose of swarm
Muslims believe the Qur’an was first revealed to Muhammad during the month of Ramadan which gives sawm importance.
Fasting is an act of worship of Allah and has a long history.
it is completed because it also helps Muslims to develop discipline and understand the problems others may face
significance of swarm
it is one of the five pillars and is compulsory for most healthy adult Muslims- it shows a Muslim is obeying God
it helps Muslims to learn self-discipline
it helps Muslims to appreciate what Allah has provided, develop sympathy with the poor and realise the importance of charity
it helps Muslims to remember the importance of the Qur’an, which was first revealed during Ramadan
it brings the Muslim community together and strengthens their unity
what is forbidden in daylight hours during swarm
no food
no smoking
no sexual activity
no bad thoughts or deeds
who is exempt from Sawm
the elderly, the young children, pregnant women, those travelling and Muslims who are physically or mentally unwell do not have to take part, as it could be considered harmful if they did
nature and history of Laylat al-qadr
swamis performed to commemorate the moment when Muhammad received a religious experience while meditating in a cave on mount nur during Ramadan.
the angel Jibril appeared to him and revealed the Quran from Allah. this event is known as the night of power or laylat al-qadr
purpose of Laylat al-qadr
to remember the gift of the Qur’an being given to humanity
to give Muslims the opportunity to ask for forgivness for the things they have done wrong and worship Allah.
to commemorate Myhammad recieving revelation from Allah
Muslims believe that they will be rewarded for making this important ocassions
why do Muslims have celebrations and commemorations
to remember past events and important people within isalm
to strengthen the Ummah and unite Muslims together
to share beliefs that they have in common
to have a cycle of special days and events that are making throughout the year
Id-ul-Adha
known as the festival of sacrifice
remembers Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son when God asked him to. reminds Muslims of the test of faith faced by Ibrahim and how they should apply this to their own lives as well as the mercy shown by Allah
signifies the end of Hajj
Muslims remember their own willingness to sacrifice anything to God’s wishes. they celebrate with the sacrifice of an animal, which is shared among family, friends, and the poor
prayers cards and presents are given
