Paper 1- Islam Practices Flashcards
The quote for awareness of, and praise to, God?
“Call on me and I will answer you”
God commands prayer. Reminds Muslim God is greatest.
What is the Mihrab?
Is on the Qiblah Wall in the Mosque which shows direction of Makkah.
What is Jummah Prayer?
Quote?
Are communal Friday midday prayers attented by all male Muslims and Women if they wish.
“a reminder of God to leave your trading”
Where must Muslims pray?
In a clean place.
What is Wudu?
Muslims wash before prayer.
What is the third pillar and the basic principles?
Salah-Zakah Giving money, charity.
Definition of Zakah?
Zakah means to purify. Purifies souls from selfishness/ greed. Duty to God.
How much do Sunni Muslims give?
2,5% at the end of Ramadan.
How much do Shi’a Muslims give?
20% (Khums) - half goes to religious leaders
Where does the money go to from Zakah?
Goes to charities like Muslim Aid and Islamic relief.
A quote for Zakah?
“Alms for poor and needy, travellers, those ind debt, to free slaves”
- Give to those in need
What is the fifth pillar?
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Makkah
The actual point of Hajj?
Strengths faith. Brings closer to God and unity/equality. Gives inner peace and forgiveness.
The 7 stages of Hajj?
- Ihram - Women and men put on white garments(showing purity/equality)
- Visit Ka’aba - Circle 7x anticlockwise
- Hills - They walk 7x on the walkway that links hills of Safa and Marwah
- Arafat - Muhammad gave last speech. Adam/Eve expelled from garden here.
- Visit Muzdalifah. Collect 49 pebbles. Go to Mina to throw these at 3 stone walls.
- Makkah - Circle Ka’aba 7x. Hajji = man. Cut hair. Hajja = women completed Hajj
- Madinah - Travel to Madinah visit Prophet’s Mosque.
What is Shahadah?
The most important duties for a Muslim.
A Shahadah quote?
“There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Messanger of Allah”
What happens when the Shahadah quote is said?
If this is said sincerely in front of witnesses, someone becomes a Muslim.
What is the fourth pillar?
Sawn-Fasting
What is Sawn?
God commands fasting to remember the gift of the Qur’an first revealed in this month (Qur’an) of Ramadan (the 9th month)
What do you have to do in Sawn?
No food and drink (fasting) in daylight hours. No smoking, sex/impure thoughts. Muslims also study Qur’an and give to charity.
Why is Sawn important?
Focus on God. Cleanse the soul. Sacrifice. Empathy/ understanding with poor. Dedication to God. Self-discipline. Help the poor.
Night of power quote?
“Better than 1000 months”
How to fast?
Get up before sunrise to eat/drink. Fast broken at sunset.
Evening meal shared with Qur’an readings and prayers.
How many times do Shi’a Muslims pray?
3 times a day
How many times do Sunni Muslims pray?
5 times a day
Names of prayer for: Before sunrise Just after midday Afternoon After sunset At night
Fajr Zuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
Who leads the prays in Mosques?
The imam leads prayers?
What are the Rak’ah actions in the morning?
- Stand and recite Qur’an Chapter 1.
Bow. Say Glory to God the greatest 3x.
What are the Rak’ah actions in the evening?
- Stand upright. Praise God.
- Kneel. Nose, forehead, hands, knee, toes touch the floor. Called prostration. Praise God.
- Sit. Say God is greatest. Prostrate again.
- May turn head right and left(to angels), praise God and say Du’a which are personal prayers.
What is Ashura or Day of Remembrance?
Shi’a Muslims?
Sunni Muslims?
Important Shi’a Festival that remembers the death of leader Husayn, son of Ali and grandson of Muhammad, who was killed in battle in Iraq.
Involves sad rituals, drama performances and processions or mourning.
Shi’a Muslims gather, hear speeches and beat their chests. Some even cut themselves many Shi’a are against this.
Sunni Muslims may visit Husayn’s tomb. Sunni Muslims call this day Atonement.
What is Id-up Adha?
This was started by Muhammad. It remembers Abraham being willing to sacrifice his son and obeying God. It involves mosque prayers, visiting family, including all animal sacrifice giving meat/money to the poor. Celebrated end of Hajj.
What is Id-I’ll-Fitr?
Muhammad began this in Madinah. It involves decorating homes, fasting, forgiveness, remembering and praying for dead relatives, cards, presents, food, new clothes.
Celebrates end of Ramadan, giving thanks to God for help in Qur’an.
