Paper 1: Unit 2 - Shahadah

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What is meant by the term Shahadah?
The declaration of faith in Islam
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What does the Shahadah reflect?
That Islam is a monotheistic religion
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What are the words of the Shahadah?
"There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger."
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By saying the words of the Shahadah, what do Muslims show?
Their commitment to the whole relationship of Allah
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How often do Muslims recite the Shahadah?
At various points within their lives
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Do the words of the Shahadah vary?
Yes, but the message is still the same
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What is the Muslim call to prayer known as?
Adhaan
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What are the first words a new born baby hears?
The Shahadah
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What ear is the Shahadah whispered into when a baby is born?
Right ear
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What should a baby's first taste be?
Something sweet
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Why is a baby's first taste something sweet?
Prophet Muhammad believed it helps with tiny digestive systems.
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What rite of passage is completed 7 days after a baby is born?
Aqeeqah
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Why is ta lamb or goat sacrificed at an aqeeqah?
To give thanks to Allah for the gift of a child.
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When is the Shahadah said during an Aqeeqah?
During the sacrifice of the goat or lamb.
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What book suggests that the Aqeeqah is a recommended practice for Muslims?
The Hadith
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Why is aqeeqah significant?
It was practiced by the early patriarchs (leaders of Islam)
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What Prophet is associated with aqeeqah?
Prophet Ibrahim
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The rituals associated wit aqeeqah can be seen as what?
A child's initiation into the lessons of tawhid.
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How does a person become a Muslim?
They say the Declaration of Faith which is essentially the Shahadah
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How many times does a person declare the Shahadah to become a Muslim?
3
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Is the Shahadah recited during a marriage service?
Yes
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What way should the soles of your feet face when death is approaching?
in the direction of Mecca
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What does saying the Shahadah when approaching death?
You reconfirm your belief in Allah, Prophet Muhammad and the Day of Judgement. It is a demonstration of submitting to Allah.
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Is the Shahadah developed when saying it approaching death?
Yes, it is a version designed to help those passing from this life to the afterlife.