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Who developed the 10 obligatory acts of Shi’a Islam?
12 Imams
What are the 10 obligatory acts of Shi’a Islam?
salah
sawm
zakah
hajj
khums
ambril ma’ruf
jihad
nahil anil mukar
tawalla
tabarra
What are the 5 pillars?
hajj
shahadah
sawm
salah
zakah
What does the Shahadah translate to?
There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is his prophet
What might Shi’a Muslims add to the Shahadah?
Ali is the friend of God
Why do Muslims pray?
to improve themselves
to communicate with Allah
What is rakah?
What is jummah prayer?
Why do Muslims fast?
to get closer to Allah
to teach self restraint
to bring community closer together
What is Zakah?
2.5% of savings which all free, sane, adult, Muslims who meet the nisab requirement pay once a year
What is khums?
20% of wealth Shi’a Muslims are required to pay
What are the 2 types of Zakah?
zakat al-mal
zakat al-fitr (fitrana)
What is zakat al-mal?
the pillar of Islam where 2.5% of wealth is donated
What is fitrana?
a charitable donation of food given before Eid, for the love of Allah
What is the only non-compulsory pillar of Islam?
Hajj
Why do all Muslims wear white on Hajj?
to show equality
Why do pilgrims walk between Safa and Marwa?
To re enact Hagar’s search for water and the faith she held for Allah despite all of her struggle
Why do Muslims stone the walls at Hajj?
They represent Satan; rejection of sin and evil
Why should soldiers who fight in lesser jihad be good, faithful Muslims?
so that they don’t stray from the fact that they are fighting for Allah and not for the sake of harming others?
What is greater jihad?
the struggle to make oneself a perfect Muslim
How can someone do greater Jihad?
doing 5 pillars
following Shari’ah
following Hadith / Quran
What is Jihad bi al-nafs?
striving with the soul (aiming to improve oneself)
What is Jihad bi al-lisan?
striving with the tongue
What is Jihad bi al-qalam?
striving with the pen
What is lesser jihad?
the removal of evil from society
What are different interpretations of lesser jihad?
producing a perfect Muslim society
prescribation of Holy War to bring non-Muslims into Islam
Why is Jihad important?
Muhammad himself strived
To help lead life pleasing to Allah to go to jannah
What do Muslims do at the Ka’bah?
perform a tawaf
What do Muslims do at Arafat during Hajj?
spend time in reflection and prayer
What does Id-ul-Adha celebrate?
When Ibrahim almost sacrifices his son
How do Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Adha?
Go to Mosque
Go on Hajj
Give zakah or sacrificed meat to those in need
What does Id-ul-Fitr celebrate?
celebrates successful completion of fast
How do Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Fitr?
special mosque services
breaking fast
exchanging gifts
What does Id-ul-Ghadeer celebrate?
When Muhammad appointed Ali as his successor
How do Shi’a Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Ghadeer?
fasting
doing du’a nudba prayers
doing a special service where a sermon is preached and food is given to poor Muslims after the service
What does Ashura commemorate?
the death of Hussain (regarded the 3rd Imam) at the battle of Karbala
How do Shi’a Muslims commemorate Ashura?
fast
donating blood/food
self reflection
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