The Ten Obligatory Acts for Shi’a Muslims

Vocabulary terms covering the ten obligatory acts (Ancillaries of the Faith) in Shi'a Islam and fundamental Islamic concepts from the lecture.

Shahadah

The Islamic declaration of faith.

Zakah

A compulsory payment to support the poor.

Makkah

The direction of the Ka’aba, the holiest site in Islam, which Muslims face when they pray.

Salah

The act of prayer.

Sawm

The act of fasting.

Khums

A $20\%$ tax on income, where not all of the funds go to charity.

Hajj

The act of pilgrimage.

Jihad

The struggle to maintain a good Muslim life.

Amr-bil-Maruf

The practice of encouraging good.

Nahi anil Munkar

The practice of discouraging Sin.

Tawallah

Loving the friends of God.

Tabarra

Disassociating from the enemies of God.

Quran 3:104

A verse command for a group to invite towards good, order for acknowledged virtues, and forbid from sin.