Salah

• What do Shia Muslims believe regarding Bada?

  Shia Muslims believe in Bada, which is the belief that Allah can change a person’s destiny according to their actions.
• What does the Islamic holy text say about Allah changing conditions?

  It states, 'Indeed, Allah will not change the conditions of people until they change what is in themselves.'
• How does the belief in Bada influence Shia Muslims' actions?

  It influences them to do good deeds so they can reach eternal life with Allah.
• Why do Shia Muslims reject the concept of predestination?

  They reject it because it conflicts with the idea of free will.
• What do Sunni Muslims believe regarding predestination?

  Sunni Muslims believe in predestination, thinking Allah has determined everything that will happen.
• What does the Islamic holy text say about what Allah has decreed?

  It states, 'Only what Allah has decreed will happen to us.'
• How does the belief in predestination comfort Sunni Muslims?

  It comforts them by assuring that everything that happens has already been planned out by Allah.
• What is Salah in Islam?

  Salah is the ritual Muslim prayer that is carried out five times a day.
• What is the significance of Salah for Sunni and Shi’a Muslims?

  Salah is one of the Five Pillars for Sunni Muslims and one of the 10 Obligatory acts for Shi’a Muslims.
• What do Muslims declare during Salah?

  Muslims regularly and without hesitation declare their faith in Allah.
• What do Muslims seek to gain by offering Salah?

  By offering Salah, Muslims seek to gain Allah’s favour.
• What is Wudu?


  Wudu is the ritual ablution performed by Muslims before Salah.
• What is one difference between Sunni and Shi’a prayer practices?

  Shi’a Muslims join the midday and afternoon prayers together as well as evening and nighttime prayers.
• What do Shi’a Muslims use for prostration during prayer?


  Shi’a Muslims prostrate themselves on things that are counted as part of the earth, often using a piece of wood or a slab made of clay.
• What is the definition of 'adhan'?

  The adhan is the Islamic call to prayer.