Islam practices

• what are keys facts about the shahadah?

  • its the declaration of faith
  • it is said at birth, death, and when reverting to islam
  • emphasises tawhid and rejection of shirk
  • one of the 5 pillars and obligatory acts
• what is the teaching for the shahadah?

  'there is no god but Allah and Muhammed is his messanger'
• what are the 5 pillars ?

  Zakat, Sawm, Hajj, Shahadah, Salah
• what is the importance of shahadah?

  • shows importance of risalah
  • spoken at brith to ensure the first thing they hear is important
  • spoke at death to show they were a committed muslim
• what are some facts about salah?

  • start by stating their intention
  • perform Wudu to cleanse themselves
  • face Mecca to show tawhid and state 'Allahu akbar'
  • Friday prayer is called jummah
• what is a dua when it comes to prayer?

  personal request for Allahs strength and guidance

  they hold importance as can change their destiny
• what are some teachings for Salah?

  'the first thing a person will be judge on is prayer'

  pray 5 times not 50 as Allah is 'most merciful'
• what is the ummah?

  The global community of Muslims.
• what is ramadan?

  holiest month sun the muslim calendar when night of power took place
• what is zakat|?

  2.5% voluntary donation to charity if you exceed the value of nisab
• what is an example of a muslim charity to help zakat?

  National zakat foundation and it raised £200,000 to give money to the poor also donate sadaqah
• what is sadaqah?

  act of voluntary kindness like making a dua for others
• what are teachings for zakat?

  • ' those who protect the poor are warriors of gods cause'
  • 'we are judged not on the richness of our possessions but the richness of our souls'
• what are the facts about zakat?

  • raqib and atid record our positive impact on society
  • Muhammed told people two look after those in need
  • ensures the ummah are protected
• what are some teachings for sawm?

  Ramadan contains the night of power which was 'holier than 1000 months'

  'the gates of jahannam are closed'

  'those who fast are close to god'
• what are some facts of sawm?

  • give up food, smoking and sex
  • meat at night and have Iftar with family
  • fast from dusk till dawn
  • people make donations to charity
• what is the importance of sawm?

  • to show devotion to Allah like prophet Muhammed did
  • to develop greater taqwa by resisting food and drink in a non muslim country
  • develop empathy and compassion for the ummah
  • represents true faith in Allah
• what are the benefits of hajj?

  • develops taqwa and shows your dedication too reject evil habits
  • unites the ummah
  • shows tawhid and devotion to Allah
• what are the limitations of hajj ?

  • unaffordable
  • only happens once in your life time
  • some people are physically unable too do it
• what is done in preparation for hajj ?

  • men wear white robes
  • women uncover their faces
  • not allowed to be dishonest or have sex
• why is preparation for hajj important?

  • for purity (ihram) where they dedicate their thoughts to allah
  • ihram allows them to achieve taqwa
  • ihram is used to show respect while on hajj and shows the correct niyya
• what is tawaf?

  • circle the Kaaba 7 times
  • kiss the stone on the kaaba which fell from Jannah
• why is tawaf important?

  • re enacts prophet muhammed circling the Kaaba 7 times destroying false idols and rededicating it to allah
  • doing it in unison reunites the ummah and with 70000 angles circling the replica on the 7th tier of jannah
• what happens at the hills of safa and Marwa during hajj|?

  run between the hills 7 times through a marble walkway
• why are the hills off safa and Marwa important?

  • mirrors the journey of ibrahims wife searching for water
  • after running between the hills 7 times Ishmael scrapped his feet on the floor and water arose
  • the Zam Zam well helps muslims in hot weather and reminds them to stay faithful
• what happens on the plain of Arafat during hajj?

  • muslims will stand on the plain of Arafat while praying to allah for mercy and forgiveness
  • there spend there day making dua's
  • they walk stand facing Mecca from noon until sunset
  • they also listen to the sermon and collect 49 pebbles for jamarat
• what is important about the plain of Arafat on hajj?

  • where Adam was forgiven by Allah
  • where Muhammed gave final sermon - 'perform hajj if you can afford it'
• what happens at jamarat during hajj?

  throw pebbles at the pillars which represent shaytan
• why is jamarat important during hajj?

  • ibrahim threw stones at shaytan when willing to sacrifice his son
  • ibrahim resisted shaytans tricks by trusting allah and throwing rocks at him
  • symbolises pwn rejection of bad habits and the devil
• what happens at greater Eid during hajj|?

  • men shave there heads and women cut off locks of hair
  • suggest its the end of hajj
  • sacrifice of plenty of sheep and goats
  • people in thew uk will pay a halal butcher for an animal to sacrifice
• why is greater Eid important at hajj?

  • Angel Jibril provided ibrahim with a sheep to sacrifice
  • remembers ibrahims faithfulness in allah
  • unites the ummah and shows faith and community
  • one third of the sacrificed sheep go to charity to help poor like Islamic relief
• what festival marks the end of ramadan?

  Eid al-Fitr
• what festival marks the end of hajj?

  Eid al-Adha
• how is Eid-ul-fitr celebrated?

  • 3 day celebration where friends and family gather for a feast
  • money and presents are given to relatives
  • houses are decorated and its a public holiday
  • they will give money to zakat and muslims will wear their best clothes to prayer
• why is Eid ul fitr celebrated?

  • marks the end of ramadan
  • reward for Muslims for staying devoted throughout Ramadan
  • to say thanks to Allah
  • break fast using dates like Muhammed did
• how is Eid al adha celebrated ?

  • sacrifice sheep and cattle
  • going to the mosque to offer special prayer
  • listen to sermon
  • muslims hug and will say 'id Mubarak' meaning have blessed id
  • in the uk muslims will request a sheep to be slaughtered and also a special group prayer is held
• why is Eid al adha celebrated?

  • memory of ibrahim and ishameil
  • represents how ibrahim was faithful and sacrificed a sheep instead of his son
• how is Ashura celebrated?

  • visiting the shrine of imam hussein who dies in the battle of Kaibala
  • they fast to thank god
• why is Ashura celebrated?

  • marks the day of the exodus where the Israelites were saved
• how is the night of power celebrated?

  • stay up and recite the Quran
  • breakfast with family and friends
  • visit the mosque to pray
  • 'holier than 1000 months'