Topic Muslim View Importance Questions Most important duties for a Shi’a Muslim:  They are a way of guiding the practices of Shi’a . 1. Name the 10 obligatory acts and tell The Ten 1. (Prayer), 2. Sawm ( during ), 3.  They are a way to show commitment to through me what they are Obligatory (Pilgrimage to Makkah), 4. Zakah (Giving to charity), 5. actions (not just words). 2. Explain why they are important to (20% tax), 6. (Striving for Allah), 7. Amr Bil Ma’roof  They enable Muslims to connect with Allah so that they Muslims. Acts (Encouraging good actions), 8. Nahi anil munkar (Discouraging can become pure, help others and be blessed with a evil actions), 9. Tawalla (associating with good people), 10. good afterlife. Tabarra (disassociating with evil people. Declaration of Faith (2 or 3 parts):  First pillar of Islam to show its prominence above all of 3. What is Shahadah? Shahadah ‘I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship expect the other pillars. 4. Pick one quote and explain what it Allah alone and He has no partner.’ – ()  It is the testimony a person declares to enables them to means ‘And I bear witness that is His servant and His remember their important commitment to their faith 5. What does this pillar show? Messenger’ – (Risalah) and to Allah. (+‘And I bear witness that Ali is the Friend of God - Shia)  Rewards are promised for putting Allah first. Prayer 5 times a day + Second Pillar of Islam  Directed by the prophets including Muhammad. 6. What is Salah? Salah  Important to worship regularly to show devotion to God  P. Muhammad showed people how to pray. 7. Why is it an important duty to  Obligatory for all Muslims from an early age.  Aimed to communicate directly with Allah (who desires a Muslims?  Can be in or home. Jummah (Friday @ Mosque) personal relationship)  Third Pillar of Islam meaning Fasting.  Laylat al Qadr (Night of Power) took place during 8. What is Sawm? Sawm  This happens during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan and was when the first words of the Qur’an 9. What is forbidden?  Food, Smoking, sexual activity and Bad thoughts are forbidden were revealed from Allah to Muhammad via Jibril. 10. Who is exempt from fasting? during daylight.  Only the elderly, young, pregnant and unwell are exempt. Zakah  Zakah is the third pillar of Islam – Giving to charity. Normally  Both duties are contained in the Qur’an and have long 11. What is Zakah? and giving 2.5% of one’s wealth each year. traditions in Islam. 12. Why is this duty upheld by Khums  Khums is a Shi’a obligatory act – 20% of surplus income.  They aim to support poor and the Ummah. Musliims?  Hajj is the 5th Pillar of Islam and annual pilgrimage to Makkah.  All Muslims are obligated to make this journey once in 13. Explain what happens when Muslims go Hajj  It follows the journeys of important figures in the history of their lifetime if they are physically fit and can afford to. on Hajj (think back to your lesson) Islam (Ibrahim, Hagar, Ishmael, Adam & Muhammad)  It allows Muslims to focus on their religion without 14. Why is this pilgrimage made? distractions and visit the centre of Islam (Makkah).  Jihad means ‘struggle’ and is split into two types:  Both are mentioned in the Qur’an. 15. What is Jihad? Refer to inner and Jihad  Lesser Jihad is the outward struggle to defend Islam.  Muhammad was a role model for both types. outward Jihad  Greater Jihad is the inner struggle to be a better Muslim.  Muhammad highlighted the greater jihad.  Id-ul-Fitr – End of Ramadan – celebrating an end to fasting.  Remember past events and important people 16. What is Id-ul-Fitr? Celebrations &  Id-ul-Adha – Festival of sacrifice – Remembering within Islam. 17. What is Id-ul-Adha? Commemorations Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son for Allah.  To have a cycle of special days and events  Ashura and Id-ul Ghadeer (Shi’a only) also important. that are marked during the year.