Islam practice

• What is the five pillar?

  The five most important duties for all Muslim, fundamental practices of Islam in which everything else is built on and key to live in a perfect Muslim life.
• What is the ten obligatory acts?

  The Ten Obligatory Acts are a set of practices in Shia Islam that include prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, and other religious duties.
• What is Shahadah?

  Muslim Declaration of faith.
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  Name the five pillars of Islam?

  1. Shahadah - declaration of faith
  2. Salah - prayer
  3. Zakah - charitable giving
  4. Sawn - fasting
  5. Hajj - pilgrimage
• State the ten obligatory acts and their meanings.

  1. Salah - prayer
  2. Sawn - fasting.
  3. Zakah - charitable giving.
  4. Khums - 20% tax.
  5. Hajj - building pilgrimage
  6. Jihad - the struggle to maintain the faith and defence of Islam.
  7. Mar bill Maruf - encouraging people to do what is good.
  8. Nahi Anil Munkar -discouraging people from doing what is wrong.
  9. Tawallah - showing love for God and people who follow him.
  10. Tabbara - not associating with the enemies of God.
• Which one of the five pillars are not in the ten obligatory acts?

  Shahadah.
• What quote can you use for Shahadah?

  ”There is no God but Allah and Muhammed is the Prophet of Allah”
• Why is Shahadah important to Muslims?

  Because they expresses the core beliefs of Islam.
• The Shahadah is considered to provide the foundation for the other four pillars, which tells a Muslim how to live according to the believes expressed in the Shahada.
• What extra phrase do Shia Muslims add to the Shahadah and what does it show ?

  “and Ali is the friend of God." It shows their belief that Ali, Muhammed cousin and son-in-law was the true successor to Muhammed.
• How does a person become Muslim?

  Sincerely, recites the shahada in front of a Muslim witness.
• What ways can Shahadah be recited in a Muslim life?

  If they are born to a Muslim family, it is the first thing they hear. If possible, it is also the last thing they say before they die and its recited many times in a Muslim life.
• how many times do you sunni Muslims participate in Salah?

  They pray five times a day.
• how many times do you shia Muslim participate in Salah?

  They prayed three times a day.
• What does wudu mean?

  Ritual washing before the prayer to make themselves spiritually clean. (Facing the city of Makkah when they pray).
• What is the differences between shia and sunni Muslims in prayer?

  • Sunni Muslims, for example, say each of the five prayers separately, so that they are praying five times a day. However, Shia Muslims say all five prayers across three sessions of prayer. Moreover,Sunnis pray with their arms crossed over their chest, whilst Shi'ites pray with their arms by their sides.prayer so they pray the same prayer but only pray three times a day
• What do Muslim do to prepare for prayer/ the direction of prayer?

  they face city of Makkah.

  Perform the ritual washing (wudu) before they pray to make themselves spiritually clean.
• How do Muslims achieve wudu/ the direction of prayer

  • in the mosque, the mihrab indicate the direction of Makkah.
  • Muslim was the face, hands and feet under the running water.
• Why is wudu important?

  The purification of wudu helps muslims to fully focus on God in their prayers.
• What is Jummah prayer?

  Friday congregational prayer.
• Why is prayer important (Salah)?

  • the action of bowing and prostrating (obedience) reminds Muslims that God is greater than them.
  • Muslims have been commanded by God to pray.
  • it motivates Muslims to do Gods will.
  • helps muslims to become closer to God.
• What does rakah mean?

  Set sequence of prayer.
• What is Ramadan?


  Islamic fasting month. (When angel jibril revealed the Quran to Muhammed).
• What is the night of power?


  When jibril first started to recite the Quran to Muhammad.
• Why do Muslims fast?

  It has been obligation for Muslims to fast during ramadan.
• What quote can you use for fasting/ramadan.

  “It was in the month of ramadan that the Quran was revealed as a guidance to mankind“.
• What does fasting involve?

  • food, drinks, smoking and sex is forbidden during daylight hours.
  • Muslims get up every day before sunrise to eat and drink enough to keep the going during sunset.
• what are the expectations of of fasting?

  • people who can’t fast are expected to make their days later if they can.
• Why is prayer important for Muslim?

  • Muslims have been commanded by God to pray.
  • it unites Muslims around the world, as they all pray together.
  • the action of bowing and prostrating reminds Muslims that God is greater than them.
  • it helps Muslims to become closer to God.
  • it motivates Muslims to do gods will.
• what is prostrating?


  showing complete obedience to God.
• What is the importance of Ramadan?

  • The self-discipline that is required to fast to show obedience and dedication to God.
  • Fasting inspires Muslims to help those in poverty who can’t afford enough to eat.
• what date is the night if power?

  the exact date is unclear, but is believed to be an odd number date in the second half of Ramadan. Muslims try to stay awa each of these nights, praying and studying the Quran. Observing the night of power is thought to give Muslims the benefit of worshiping for a thousand years.
• What quote can you use for the night of power?


  “the Night of Power (glory), is better than a thousand months. (Quran 97:3)
• How much are Muslims required to give for zakah?

  2.5% of their saving to charity every year.
• What do Muslim believe about giving zakah?


  Help them to purify the souls by removing selfishness and greed.
• How much are Shia Muslims required to give for khums?


  This is 20% of their savings, half of which goes to Shia religious leaders and half to charity
• What is the origin (reason) of Zakah?

  Given to charity, it mentioned a number of times in the Quran
• what is a quote for Zakah.

  “ Whatever you give should be for parents, close relatives, orphans, the needy, and travellers. God is well aware of whatever would you do”.
• How much is given for Zakah?

  • Muslims with savings greater than the nisab are expected to give 2.5% of the saving once a year.
  • Only muslims with savings greater than a certain amount (know as the Nisan) are required to give Zakah.
• Who is Zakah given to?

  • It can also be collected by a mosque, which will distribute the money amongst those in need.
  • Zakah can be donated directly to a charity such as Islamic relief and Muslim aid.