Living the Muslim life

• What are the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam?


  They are important duties for Shi'a Muslims.
• How do the Ten Obligatory Acts relate to Sunni Muslims?


  Four of the Five Pillars of Islam are included in the Ten Obligatory Acts.
• What are the purposes of the Ten Obligatory Acts for Shi'a Muslims?


  • Guide them in how to live their lives
  • Allow them to get closer to Allah
  • Help achieve the reward of paradise after death
  • Focus actions towards Allah
  • Unite Shi'a Muslims and give meaning to their lives
• What is Salah in the context of the Ten Obligatory Acts?


  Salah is compulsory prayer five times a day.
• How do Shi'a Muslims perform Salah differently from Sunni Muslims?


  Salah is combined into three prayers instead of five.
• What is Sawm?


  Sawm is fasting during daylight hours in Ramadan.
• What is the significance of fasting during Ramadan for Muslims?


  It helps Muslims develop discipline and understand the problems of others.
• What percentage of wealth do Muslims donate as Zakah?


  1. 5 percent of their wealth.
• What is Khums in Shi'a Islam?


  Khums is an annual taxation of one-fifth of certain earnings.
• What are the main purposes of Zakah?


  • Obey Allah
  • Show that everything a Muslim owns comes from Allah
  • Support charitable actions
• What is the role of the Qur'an in relation to the Ten Obligatory Acts?


  The Qur'an contains teachings that guide the performance of the Acts.
• Who were the ‘Twelvers’ in Shi'a Islam?

  They are believed to be the chosen leaders after Muhammad's death.
• Who is considered the successor to Muhammad in Shi'a Islam?


  Ali ibn Abi Talib.
• What are the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam?


  1. Salah
  2. Sawm
  3. Zakah
  4. Hajj
  5. Khums
  6. Jihad
  7. Amr-bil-Maroof
  8. Nahi Anil Munkar
  9. Tawalla

  10. Tabarra
• What does Jihad mean in the context of the Ten Obligatory Acts?


  Jihad refers to striving to overcome evil and personal struggles.
• What is Amr-bil-Maroof?


  It is a commandment instructing how Shi'a Muslims should act.
• What does Nahi Anil Munkar signify?


  It signifies forbidding what is evil and resisting temptation.
• What does Tawalla express?


  Tawalla expresses love towards what is good and following the prophets' examples.
• What is Tabarra?


  Tabarra means moving away from evil and avoiding those who turn away from Allah.
• Why is the Shahadah significant in Islam?


  It is the declaration of faith accepted by all Muslims.
• What does the Shahadah affirm about Allah and Muhammad?


  It affirms the oneness of Allah and Muhammad as His messenger.
• How often do Muslims recite the Shahadah?


  Muslims recite it daily.
• What is the role of the Shahadah in a Muslim's life?


  It demonstrates loyalty to Allah and the religion of Islam.
• What are the ways the Shahadah is practiced today?


  • Recited out loud in front of witnesses
  • Whispered into newborn babies' ears
  • Recited throughout the day
  • Forms part of Salah in the adhan
• What is Salah in the context of the Five Pillars of Islam?


  Salah is the second Pillar of Islam.
• What is the purpose of performing wudu before Salah?


  It ensures spiritual and physical cleanliness for prayer.
• What are the key components of Salah?


  • Compulsory prayer five times a day
  • Performed facing Makkah
  • Involves specific movements and recitations
• What is the significance of the Jummah service?


  All Muslim men are expected to attend it on Fridays.
• What is the significance of the direction Muslims face during prayer?

  They face the direction of Makkah.
• What does the quote from Surah 29:45 highlight about prayer?


  It emphasizes the importance of prayer in prohibiting immorality and wrongdoing.
• What is Sawm in the context of the Five Pillars of Islam?


  Sawm is fasting during the month of Ramadan.
• What is the main purpose of fasting during Ramadan?


  To worship Allah and develop self-discipline.
• What is Laylat al-Qadr?

  It commemorates the moment Muhammad received the Qur'an.
• Who is exempt from fasting during Sawm?


  The elderly, young children, pregnant women, and the sick.
• What should a Muslim do if they cannot fast?


  They should carry out the fast at another time or donate to the poor.
• What is Zakah?


  Zakah is the obligatory giving of money to charity.
• What is the significance of Zakah in Islam?


  It shows obedience to Allah and supports charitable actions.
• What is the percentage of wealth given as Zakah?


  1. 5 percent.
• What is the purpose of Khums?


  Khums is a religious tax to support the needy and Shi'a leaders.
• What are the main components of Khums?


  • One-fifth of spoils of war historically
  • Given to descendants of Muhammad
  • Used to help the needy and Shi'a leaders