living the muslim life1

• The 10 Obligatory Acts


  • Salah
  • Sawm
  • Hajj
  • Zakat
  • Khums
  • Jihad
  • Amr Bil Maroof
  • Nahi Anil Munkar
  • Tawalla
  • Tabarra
• Salah


  Prayer 5 times a day
• Sawm


  Fasting during Ramadan
• Hajj


  Pilgrimage to Mecca
• Zakat


  Giving 2.5% of wealth to charity
• Khums


  Giving 20% of wealth to causes decided by Shi'a leaders
• Jihad


  Striving in the way of Allah
• Amr Bil Maroof


  Encouraging good actions
• Nahi Anil Munkar


  Discouraging evil actions
• Tawalla


  Association with good people
• Tabarra


  Disassociation with evil people
• The first 4 of the 10 obligatory acts (Salah, Sawm, Hajj, Zakat) are also 4 of the 5 pillars
• The 10 obligatory acts allow Shi'a Muslims to promote a better society, connect with Allah, gain guidance, show commitment to Islam, stop the suffering of others, purify their hearts, and gain a better afterlife
• Shahadah


  Declaration of faith that Muslims are required to say
• Shahadah is recited by both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims
• Shahadah consists of two statements: 'there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger'
• A person cannot become a Muslim without declaring Shahadah in front of witnesses
• Shahadah


  • It is a basic requirement of Muslims
  • It is said by those converting to Islam
  • It reminds Muslims about their important commitment to Islam
  • Rewards are promised for it
  • It has been recited since the time of Prophet Muhammad
  • It is recited by both main denominations
• Shahid


  One who bears witness (a person who repeats Shahadah)
• Shahadah is said to newborn babies, by a Muslim before they die, at burials, throughout the day, and as part of Salah
• Salah is one of the 5 pillars and one of the 10 obligatory acts
• Importance of Salah


  • Shows devotion to Allah
  • Can ask Allah for guidance
  • Builds a relationship with Allah
  • Seeks forgiveness of sins
• Qur'an: ''Keep up regular prayer''
• Qur'an: ''Prayer is obligatory for the believers at prescribed times''
• Qur'an: ''Worship your lord until there comes to you the certainty (death)''
• Wudu


  Ritual cleansing done to ensure Muslims are spiritually and physically clean for Allah
• Wudu must have been performed before prayer to Allah
• How Salah is performed


  1. Prayer can happen anywhere that is clean and if Wudu has been performed

  2. Muslims face the direction of Mecca

  3. Verses and prayers are recited

  4. A set pattern of movements are followed (Rak'ah)

  5. Can happen at a mosque or at home

  6. Prayers are often recited in Arabic

  7. It is often done on a prayer mat
• Jummah Prayer


  The most important prayer for Muslims, taking place in mosques on a Friday
• Qur'an: ''He who comes to Jummah... will have his sins forgiven''
• Zakat


  Giving 2.5% of wealth to charity (compulsory for both Sunni and Shi'a)
• Zakat is paid annually
• Zakat


  Literally means 'purification' or 'to cleanse'
• Qur'an: ''Establish prayer and pay Zakat''
• Qur'an: ''Alms are meant only for the poor, the needy''
• Zakat is one of the 5 pillars and one of the 10 obligatory acts
• Zakat is only given by Muslims who meet a minimum amount of wealth (Nisab)
• Importance of Zakat


  • Helps to create a peaceful society
  • Purifies the heart of those giving
  • Is seen as a form of worship
  • Acts of charity will be rewarded by Allah
  • Follows in Prophet's footsteps
  • Ensures no selfishness or greed
  • Follows the example of Allah's benevolent nature
  • People who don't use wealth to help others will be punished
• Hadith: ''The upper hand is better than the lower hand''
• This quote shows it is better to give than receive