Paper 1: Unit 2 - Muslim Prayer

A set of flashcards to help you when revising Salat in Islam

What term is given for the Muslim pillar of praying 5 times a day?

Salat

What term do Muslims use for an act that is compulsory?

Fard

Give two reasons why Muslims pray.

1. Purify their heart and mind
2. Develop and strengthen their relationship with Allah
3. Confess wrongdoing
4. Show submission to Allah
5. Follow what the Qur’an has told them to do
6. Give them self-control to avoid immoral behaviour
7. Offer thanks to Allah

Finish the quote from the Qur’an “Prayer prohibits…”

“…immorality and wrong doing.”

What did Prophet Muhammad describe prayer as?

“The Pillar of Religion.”

Finish the quote from Prophet Muhammad “Whoever abandons it \[prayer\], demolishes the…”

“…very pillar of their religion.”

What is meant by the term ‘niyyah?’

Intention

What did Prophet Muhammad say a Muslim should do if they miss or forget a prayer?

Pray when he remembers

Finish the quote from the Qur’an “Indeed prayer has been decreed upon the believers…”

“…a decree of specific times.”

According to the Qur’an and the Hadith, which prophet argued that Muslims should pray 5 times rather than the 50 times that was originally suggested by Allah?

Prophet Musa (Moses)

Name one of the specific times that a Muslim must pray.

1. Between dawn and sunrise
2. Just after the midday sun
3. During afternoon
4. Just after sunset
5. During hours of darkness

What is a Mosque?

Muslim place of worship

What does the term ‘Mosque’ translate to?

Place of prostration (place to bow down)

Why do Muslims pray shoulder to shoulder?

As a sign of equality

Prophet Muhammad said that 'All people were equal” like what?

The teeth of a comb

Where do women pray?

At home or in a separate place to men

What are the only prayers tat have to take place in a Mosque?

Jummah prayers (congregational prayers)

When do Jummah prayers take place?

Friday

Traditional Muslims believe that if you miss Jummah prayers 3 times, you have done what?

Left Islam

What is an imam?

Someone that leads prayer and delivers sermons in mosque

What is meant by ‘Du’ah?’

Private or personal prayers

Finish this quote from the Prophet Muhammad “Wherever the hour of prayer overtakes you, you shall perform it. That…”

“…place is Mosque.”

Name 2 things a Muslim must do to prepare for prayer

1. Enter into the state of niyyah (intention)
2. Ensure the space is clean
3. Perform wudu
4. Get into clean clothes
5. Remove shoes

The Qur’an says “Woe to those” who do what?

1. who are unmindful when they pray
2. who pray only to be seen

What term do Muslims use for the position of Mecca?

Qibla

What is wudu?

The ritual washing performed before worship or prayer

When performing wudu, what do many Muslims pray for?

Washing away of sin

What term is used for the series of movements performed during Muslim prayer?

Rak’at

What does prostrating/kneeling down on the floor show?

Full submission to Allah

What does standing reciting ‘Peace be upon you’ facing right and then left show?

Respect for other worshippers and guardian angels

Why does the Qur’an say that Muslims should be “steadfast in prayer” and “regular in charity?”

Because Allah “sees all that you do”