living the muslim life

• why are the 10 obligatory acts important?

  -made by the 12 succesors of muhammed

  -guide them how to live their life

  -unites all shi'as and gives meaning to life
• what are the 10 obligatory acts

  -salah: daily prayers (3 for shi'a)

  -sawm: fasting

  -zakah: donating 2.5 of wealth to charity

  -hajj: pilgrimage to makkah

  -khums: 1/5 of wealth to army, descendants of muhammed, shi'a leaders and the needy

  -jihad: inner and outward struggle to overcome evil

  -amr-bil-maroof:commandment from Quran instructing shi'as on how to live

  -nahi anil munkar: forbidding whats evil

  -tawalla: love towards whats good

  -tabarra : staying away from evil
• whats a quote for the shahadah

  -there's no God but Allah and Muhammed is his messenger

  -important as it shows importance of Muhammed
• how is shahadah shown today?

  -receited as a declaration of faith

  -said before death to show commitment to islam

  -receited in salah

  -whispered in ears of newborn babies
• whats a quote to show importance of salah

  set up regular prayers
• what is a quote for wudu

  when you are about to pray wash your face and hands
• why is salah important?

  • demonstrates unity
  • prophets of Allah prayed and was commanded by Muhammed
  • brings muslims closer to Allah
• what is a quote for sawm?

  you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you
• why is sawm important?

  • shows obedience to God (part of 5 pillars)
  • learn self discipline
  • appreciation for what Allah has provided + sympathy for those in need
  • shows importance of Quran that was first revealed in month of ramadan
  • brings Ummah together
• what is layatal Qadrs purpose

  • remember the gift of Quran to humanity
  • muslims can ask for forgiveness and worship Allah
  • commemorate muhammad receiving the Quran
• what is a quote for Layatal qadr

  worshipping Allah in that night is better than worshipping him a thousand months
• what is a quote for zakah/ khums

  whatever you give to charity will earn multiple rewards
• why is zakah important?

  • worship / self purification
  • contained in the Quran
  • obeying Allah: shows that everything a muslim owns comes from Allah and to support sharing
  • part of 5 pillars
• why is Khums important?

  • one of 10 obligatory acts
  • gives recognition to muhammeds succesors and leaders within shi'a islam
  • used to build islamic schools / projects
• what is a quote for Hajj

  pilgrimage to the house is a duty owed to God
• why is Hajj important?

  • part of 5 pillars
  • shows commitment to Allah
  • stregnthens Ummah
  • ask for Allahs forgiveness
• what is a quote for Jihad

  fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you but don't transgress limits
• why is greater Jihad important?

  -innner struggle to be a better muslim and grow closer to Allah by:

  • studying the Quran
  • doing good deeds
  • attending mosque regularily
  • resisting temptation, greed, envy
• why is lesser jihad important?

  -outter struggle to defend islam :

  • fought as a last resort
  • authorised and accepted by muslim authority
  • ends when enemy surrenders
  • innocents not attacked
  • aim to restore peace and freedom
• whats a quote for id-ul-ghadeer

  this day i have perfected for you your religion and completed my favor upon you and have approved for you islam as a religion
• whats a quote for Ashura

  fast on the day of Ashura