4.1 The Five Pillars, the Ten Obligatory Acts and the Shahadah

What is the meaning of the Five Pillars?

The five main acts of worship that are central to Muslim life.

What is the meaning of the Ten Obligatory Acts?

The ten duties that Shia Muslims believe they must follow as part of their faith.

What are the Five Pillars?

Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj

What is the meaning of Shahadah?

The declaration of faith that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger.

What is the meaning of Salah?

The Islamic practice of praying five times a day to worship Allah.

What is the meaning of Zakah?

Giving a fixed proportion of your wealth to charity to help those in need.

What is the meaning of sawm?

Fasting during the month of Ramadan, from dawn until sunset, to worship Allah.

What is the meaning of Hajj?

The pilgrimage to Makkah that Muslims must complete at least once in their lifetime.

What is the phrase of Shahadah?

“There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah.”

Why is the Shahadah important to Muslims?

It expresses the core beliefs of Islam.

What is the extra phrase added to the Shahadah by Shi’a Muslims?

“and Ali is the friend of God”

To become a Muslim you have to recite what?

The Shahadah in front of Muslim witnesses.

What is the meaning of Khums?

20% tax (half goes to charity and half to religious leaders).

What is the meaning of Jihad?

The struggle to maintain the faith and defend Islam.

What is the meaning of Amr-bil-Maruf?

Encouraging people to do what is good.

What is the meaning of Nahi Anil Munkar?

Discouraging people from doing what is wrong.

What is meaning of Tawallah?

Showing love for God and people who follow him.

What is the meaning of Tabarra?

Not associating with the enemies of God.