Muslim Practices Flashcards

Question

What are the benefits of fasting?

Answer 1

Sins are forgiven Develops self-discipline Overcomes selfishness Develops empathy

Answer 2

With a meal called Iftar: Muslims eat a little and drink water, then Maghrib prayer is performed, then the main meal is eaten. Special prayers called Tareweeh are said.

Answer 3

Pilgrimage to Makkah and to the Kaaba. Muslims are obliged to do it unless are physically unable or cannot afford it

Answer 4

After the Zamzam spring was created, Allah told Ibrahim to build a monument at the site - the Kaaba. Worshippers then put idols in it, but Mohammed led a group of Muslims there in the first official Hajj, where they destroyed the idols and re-dedicated it to Allah.

Answer 5

A state of holiness Muslims are required to be in before beginning on Hajj. They must wash or perform wudu, then put on special clothing (also called ihram), which is made of white cloth to symbolise purity and show humility.

Answer 6

A large cube shaped structure. It was built by Adam and rebuilt by Ibrahim. In one corner is a black stone. Some say Jibril gave it to Ibrahim while others say it is a meteorite sent from heaven. Muslims try to kiss it as they circle the Kaaba. The Kaaba is covered with a black cloth called the al-Kiswah.

Answer 7

Circling the Kaaba seven times in an anti-clockwise direction

Answer 8

Running or hurrying between two hills called As-Safa and Al-Marwa. This happens seven times to reenact Hagar's search for water for Isma'il

Answer 9

A plain near Mina where Muslims face the Kaaba during Hajj from midday to dusk. Pilgrims stand before Allah and plead for forgiveness of sins. Muslims not on Hajj also set this day aside for prayer and fasting.

Answer 10

The stoning of Iblis. There are three walls that symbolise Iblis. Pilgrims throw pebbles of each of them to symbolise rejecting evil and their desire to remain faithful to Allah. It remembers Ibrahim throwing stones to drive away Iblis when he encouraged him not to kill Isma'il. Pilgrims offer an animal sacrifice to recognising Allah giving Ibrahim a ram to sacrifice instead Male Muslims have their heads shaved and women will cut a lock of hair to symbolise coming out of ihram

Answer 11

``` Greater sense of ummah Giving them a sense of awe Relieving the sense of sin Making people more obedient Muslims Being commended by Allah ```

Answer 12

The festival of sacrifice and the major Muslim festival. Muslims on Hajj and around the world make an animal service. The festival can last up to three days. It remembers when Allah provided a lamb for Ibrahim to sacrifice instead of Isma'il

Answer 13

An animal is selected for sacrifice. In the UK Muslims tend to go to a slaughterhouse and have the animal sacrificed in the traditional Muslim way, as a license is required. At a mosque a khutbar is delivered and prayers are said. Meat is divided up: 1/3 for the family, 1/3 to friends and relatives, and 1/3 to the poor.

Answer 14

Shows willingness to make sacrifices for Allah Gives an opportunity to be thankful for His provision Develops ummah

Answer 15

The three day festival at the end of Ramadan when the crescent moon is sighted. People attend mosques for Id prayers and a khutbar, which often focusses on caring for the needy. There are celebratory parties - Mohammed called it the Day of Reward.

Answer 16

Special charity to atone for mistakes during fasting given before Id-al-Fitr.

Answer 17

A Shi'a festival to celebrate when Mohammed delivered his last sermon and appointed Ali as his successor (Sunni Muslims say he was calling for him to be respected). Shi'a Muslims take a full bath with specific supplications. They will pray at the mosque and reaffirm commitment to Ali. In Shi'a countries there are often street festivals.

Answer 18

A festival celebrated by Sunni and Shi'a Muslims for different reasons. Mohammed dedicated it to fasting but said it was voluntary. It celebrates when Nuh left the Ark and when Musa was saved from the Egyptians. Shi'a Muslims remember the martyrdom of Hussayn, the third Imam, who was massacred at a battle. Shi'a Muslims have public expressions of mourning of grief, and some may whip and beat themselves, despite being told not to. Some may visit his tomb.

Answer 19

Striving or struggling: it takes two forms - Greater and Lesser Jihad. Greater Jihad is the inner struggle to control bad desires; Lesser Jihad is an outer struggle.

Answer 20

The inner struggle against bad desires, to follow 'the straight path', and to please Allah. Overcoming negative qualities like greed comes with the reward of Paradise. It is essential for all Muslims and takes precedence over Lesser Jihad.

Answer 21

An outward struggle to create a good and fair Muslim society. Some believe it includes war; in these cases there are strict guidelines e.g. it must be fought to bring about good, it cannot harm innocent people, and enemies must be treated with justice.