World Religions Week 24 Flashcards
Islam has a ________ view
monotheistic
Pillar One
Shahada, no god but allah and messenger Muhammad
Pillar Two
Salat, prayer five times a day
Pillar Three
Zakat, alms or annual tithe
Pillar Four
Sawm/Siyam is participation in annual Ramadan fast
Pillar Five
Hajj, pilgrimage to Mecca
Following five pillar is…
mandatory
Jihad means…
to struggle or strive, holy war
Two types of Jihads are
Greater and Lesser
Greater Jihad
Ongoing struggle to remain faithful and avoid temptations
Lesser Jihad
Struggle is physical and can respond with violence to a direct attack, carried out in legal and appropriate manner
Islam requires service to Allah through ______ when needed
warfare
Extremists like ___________ presented attack to justify violence in name of Islam
Usama Bin Ladin
Five times of prayer are…
dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, evening
During prayer…
opening chapter of Quran is recited and other sections of one’s choosing