Living The Muslim Life Flashcards
1
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Dar-ul-Islam
A
The abode of Islam ruled by the shari’ah
2
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Greater jihad
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Struggle to overcome evil in ones own life
3
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Lesser jihad
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Struggle in the cause of Islam to overcome injustice in society
4
Q
Halal
A
That which is permitted or lawful
5
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Haram
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That which is forbidden or unlawful
6
Q
Aqiqa
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The birth ceremony for Muslim children
7
Q
Sadaqah
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Voluntary payment of charity or good acts of charity
8
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Madrasah
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Qur’anic school attached to the mosque
9
Q
Hijab
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The headscarf worn by Muslim women
10
Q
Riba
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Any form of lending or borrowing money at interest
11
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Aqiqa
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The birth ceremony for Muslim children
12
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Janazah prayers
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The special Salah used at funerals
13
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Capitalism
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The economic system adopted by most western governments
