Week 9 Flashcards
1
Q
Five Pillars of Islam
A
- Declaration of God’s oneness
- Five daily prayers
- Fast of Ramadan
- Sharing one’s wealth
- Hajj
2
Q
The Shahada
A
The first pillar. Bearing witness to God’s oneness.
3
Q
Salat
A
The second pillar. The five daily prayers.
4
Q
Salat with regards to Shi’a vs Sunnis
A
Shi’ites can pray only 3 times. Sunnis 5.
5
Q
Adhan
A
Call to prayer (church bell equivalent.
6
Q
Zakat
A
The third pillar. Taxation.
7
Q
Ramadan
A
The fourth pillar. A fast during sunlight hours for 29-30 days.
Also can’t drink, eat, or have sex.
8
Q
Hajj
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The fifth pillar. Pilgrimage to Mecca once in your life.
9
Q
Halaqa
A
A venue to study Islamic theology.
10
Q
Fiqh
A
The study of Islamic law
11
Q
Ulama
A
One who achieved a high level of theological knowledge.
12
Q
Faqih
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One who achieved a high level of legal knowledge.
13
Q
Maktab/Kuttab
A
Children education of Islam.
14
Q
Madrasa
A
Muslim college
15
Q
Ijaza
A
License to practice Islamic law.
