Islam Practices Flashcards

Question

what is a quote to say that praying elsewhere other than mosque is okay

Answer 1

" the whole earth has been made a place of worship" - hadith = suggests that it doesnt matter where you pray as long as you have right niyyah and you are devoting yourself to God

Answer 2

- congregational prayers at the mosque at noon on Friday - they are the best attended of the week - for sunni muslims it is seen as compulsory for men and believed great reewards come from this - for shia muslims , it is not necessary in the absense of the twelfth imam

Answer 3

- the adhan is called and wudu is performed - the imam will deliver a sermon ( kutubah) on an issue relevant to the community

Answer 4

- attending means that Muslims can learn from the imam and worship together as the ummah, it also helps to bring about the forgiveness of sins = strengthening the sense of belonging in the ummah

Answer 5

- it is one of the five pillars, emphasising its important - prayer is established by muhammad and instructed by the Qur'an - it is a way of establishing a direct and lasting relationship with God - it helps muslims attain taqwa ( God consciousness ) and is a reminder of the importance of God as the focus of their lives - helps muslims avoid sin, including shirk , and to focus on God - the first question a muslim is asked on the day of Judgement is about salah = prayer is important in order to achieve paradise - prayer at mosque strengthens the community - ummah

Answer 6

" fast until nightfall " - surah " fast for a specific number of days, but if one of you is ill , or on a journey then on other days " - surah " you who belive, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may be mindful of God" - surah " it was the month of Ramadam that the Qur'an was revealed, so any of who sees in that month should fast" - surah

Answer 7

fasting - it is the 4th pillar - main period of fasting is during ramadam = 9th month of islamic calender

Answer 8

- elderly and youngest - those who are travelling - those who are ill/ unwell

Answer 9

- " the Qur'an says those who do not fast should do so at another time and/ or help the needy "

Answer 10

- no food or drink - no smoking - no sexual activity -no bad thoughts - no bad deeds

Answer 11

- it is about remembering the ' night of power' when angel Jubril revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad at the end of Ramadan

Answer 12

- develops devotino to God - thicekns the relationship and brings you closer to HIM - develops concern / sympathy for those in need - emulating God's nature eg omnibenevolence - develops self - disipline and self control - brings the ummah together

Answer 13

- it is one of the 5 pillars and 10 obligatory acts - it is a foundational practice for Muslims - develops devotion to God - brings you closer to Him and increases your appreciation for his provision as well as developing gratitude - it is a ' blessing not a burden' ; it helps to develop self restrain snad is though to have health benefits - it shows obedience to God and His will - develops selv disipline / control - helps develop concern for and sympathy with the poor and understanding of the importants of charity = links to zakat - helps muslims to remember the importance of the Qur'an wjhich was first revealed during Ramadan - brings the ummah together and strenghten their unity

Answer 14

' Whatever you spend with a good heart, give it to parents, relatives , orphans .. whatever good you do Allah is aware of it " - surah " know that whateverof a thing you acquire, a fifth of it is for Allah, for the Messenger , for the near relative, and the orphans and the needy" - surah

Answer 15

- a charity and a directive from Qur'an - it is a religious obligation that allows you to purify your wealth as wealth is on loan from God so some ( 2.5% ) should be used to help others

Answer 16

- the minimum amount that a muslims must have before being obliged to pay zakat

Answer 17

people in the nisab threshold - people who are not in deep poverty )

Answer 18

- an additional 20 % taxation that SHIA muslims pay on top of the zakat tax. - the tax is paid on any rofit earned by shia muslims and traditinoally recipients of khums have been decided by shia leaders eg descendants of muhammad , or those within shia islamic faith

Answer 19

- gives special recognition to muahmmad , his descendancts and leaders within Shia islam - used to help build islamic schools or prohects chosen by shia leaders to help those in need - emulates the fair nature of God - promotes islam throug education - 1 of the the 10 obligatory acts so acts as a foundation

Answer 20

- purifies and cleanses your wealth - sharing blessings of wealth with others prevents greed - moral developments - money benefits both giver and reciever - the giver will reciever a hundrer - fold back in the afterlife and they should also feel the satisfaction of giving - if everyone gave zakah then there wiould be no poor in the world = stewardship - duty to male thre world -which was created by God into a morally better place - fulfills your religious duty and obligation = 3rd pillar of islam - found in holy scripture and so as the Qur'an is ithe inherrent , infallible word from God it must be followed to show your belief and devotion to God's teachings

Answer 21

" pilgrimage to the house is a duty owed to God by people who are able to undertake it " - surah

Answer 22

pilgimage to Mecca ( saudia arabia ) - it is held annually and last 5 days and around 3 million muslims attend - the fifth pillar oof islam and the rituals that take place we established by Muhammad ( THE SEAL OF PROPHETS )

Answer 23

- it is the birthplace of prophet muhammad - it is home to the Ka' aba the holiest place for a muslim - muslims experience in real life the direction muslims face when they pray = overwhelming feeling of closeness to God - known as the ' heart ' of islam - the Ka'aba is seen as the house of God

Answer 24

- feel part of the united ummah - 3 million people do hajj - feel sense of equality as everyone walks around the ka'aba ( house of God) - feel closer to God - makes muslims feel strengthened in their faith - reminds them what is important - focuses on taqwa - sense of relief as their sins are forgiven = allow for fresh start / new beginning - due to visiting Arafat - mount of mercy - emotional seeing the ka'aba

Answer 25

- stronger faith and relationship with God - new focus on religion - happrns fue to visiting Zamzam well = muslims feel a sense of dependenvce on God for spiritual life - more respected in community - as you have completed the 5th and final pillar you act as a vessel of knowledge / source of spiritual advice and experience of the glory of Ka'aba - more focused on being a good muslim / following faith - feel more purpose / peace in life as you are strenghtened - commitedd to helping poor / ill BECUAUSE you mark the feast of sacrifice whilst at Hajj with Eid ul Adha

Answer 26

1. journey to Hajj - Muslims put on iHRAM ( WHITE SEAMLESS ROBES ) to enter in the state of ' ihram ' - shows unity and equality as all dressed identically / equally = shows that we are all equal as God's children , it also strnegthens feeling of commitment and community within ummah 2. Great Mosque - tawaf - circle the Ka'aba 7 times in anticlockwise direction = demonstrates unity of all muslims together in submission to Allah and shows devotions and unconditional love to Allah 3. Al safa/ al marwa hills - Sa'y = running betwee hills of safa and Marwa and drinking water from zam zam well = remembers Hajar , ibrhaim's wife , searching for water for ismail. the well spring was seen as miracle from God = suggests that at Hajj miracles do happen as it is the heart of spiritualism and holiness / shows dependence on God 4. Mt Arafat - the ' stand' where muslims praise Allah , read from the Qur'an and ask for forgiveness = this is where Adam and Hawa were reunited and Muhammad gave his final sermon - Muslims also hope to be forgiven here 5. Mina - collect and throw strones at 3 pillars ( jamarat ) and an animals is sacrificied , men's heads shaved and womens cut off a lock of hair - symoblises rejection of the devil / evil and celebrates Eid ul Adha = festival of sacrifice as it reminds muslims of Ibrahims great sacrifice as he was ready to sacrifice his son for gOD = REMINDER OF FAITH / SUBMISSION TO GOD and the hair is cut as a symbol of purity 6. Madina - praying at prophets mosque = this is place of first mosque and muslims community set up by Muhammad , here all prayers are heart and accepted by God 7. Great Mosuq - twaf = circle ka'aba.7 times in anticlockwise direction = allows muslims to see holiest shrine in person rather than facing the direction = emotional experience

Answer 27

- Qur'an says it is obligatory for all Muslims who are physically able and can afford it (Surah 3:97) - Hajj is seen as a powerful demonstration of the unity of the ummah, with Muslims from different denominations and countries converging in one place for the purpose of worship/fulfilling requirement of faith. - It means Muslims can see the Kaaba – the House of God - for themselves, strengthening their faith and relationship with God and It is an opportunity for sins to be forgiven as muslims are remindded of their dependence to God and to feel grateful of the Qur'an beig revealed to Muhammad and forming the 1st islamic community

Answer 28

- following 5 pillars - working for social justice - studying the Qur'an - doing good deeds - attending mosque regularly - resisting temptation , greed , envy

Answer 29

- fight for a just cause - fight as a last resort - fight must be authorised by accepted muslim authority - minimum amount of suffering should be caused - ends when enemy surrenders - innocent civiilians not attacked - aims to restore peace and freedom

Answer 30

" fight in God's cause against those who fight you, but do not overstep the limit. God does not love those who overstep the limits" - surah " those who have been attacked are permitted to take up arms .. God has the power to help them" - SURAH " if they do fight you, kill them - this is what such disbelievs deserve - but if they stop then God is forgiving and merciful .. fights them until there is no more persection" - surah

Answer 31

- Both found in the Qur'an, which is considered by Muslims to contain the infallible, complete Word of God -Most Muslims agree that greater jihad is the most important (as it is stressed in the Qur'an) Greater Jihad is a PERSONAL battle, which is understood by many to be the true meaning of the term = most muslims should try to widen their knowledge on greater jihad and thei rpractices in order to be a good muslims and spread the word of God by lesser jihad - Even though Muhammad was involved in military battles, he supported greater jihad as more important However there may be occasions when Islam / the name of Allah is threatened and it may be appropriate / seen as necessary to defend Islam. Islam does have set conditions for this, which shows it can happen.

Answer 32

"It was in the month of Ramadan that the Qur'an was revealed as guidance for mankind... So any one of you who is present that month should fast." - Surah "O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous" (Surah

Answer 33

End of Hajj - festival of sacrifice - muslims Remembers Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when God asked him to. This story is found in Surah 37 and reminds Muslims of the test of faith faced by Ibrahim and how they should apply this to their own lives, as well as the mercy shown by God. = show devotino = core of islamic belief Signifies the end of Hajj. Muslims remember their own willingness to sacrifice anything to God's wishes. They celebrate with the sacrifices of an animal, which is shared among family, friends and the poor. Prayers, card and presents are given. = focusing on submitting to will of Allah

Answer 34

- end of ramadan - A time to celebrate and thank Allah for his help in getting through the month of fasting. - muslims must Express gratitude, wear new clothes, exchange gifts. Zakat becomes due. Muslims celebrate with their family and community. Homes are decorated - there will be special services and a celebratory meal is shared. Wish one another 'Eid Mubarak'.

Answer 35

- A day of fasting and mourning. = Remember how Nuh (Noah) left the Ark and how Musa (Moses) and the Israelites were saved from the Egyptians. Muhammad had observed Jews fasting (to remember Moses saving the Israelites) and adopted this practice. Shi'a Muslims also mourn the martyrdom at Karbala in 680CE of Hussain, who was a grandson of Prophet Muhammad. They may wear black and no music is allowed.

Answer 36

- Give a sense of identity and belonging to the religion - To remember past events and important people within the Islamic religion - opportunity for reflection and education about faith - To strengthen the ummah / communities/families * To connect Muslims with the worldwide community To share Islamic beliefs To mark key events in the Islamic calendar through the year - creates tradition Express gratitude Grow closer to God Strengthen your belief

Answer 37

- must be offered in arabic and from memory, using set prayers from the qur'an , sunnah and haddith - salah usually begins with Takbir : " Allah is the greatest" - start with wudu ( ritual washing and cleansing - physically and soiritually cleansed) - establish right niyyah ( right intentions ) - men should as far as possible offer salah in a mosque

Islam Practices Flashcards

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