1. Living the Muslim Life Quiz

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3. 1. Name five the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam.
Salah
Sawn
Zakah
Hajj
Khums
Jihad
Amr-bil-Maroof
Nahi Anil Munkar
Tawalla
Tabarra
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4. 2. State two ways Shahadah is used
Recited loudly in front of witnesses to
profess the Muslim faith.
Whispered into the ears of babies when they are born.
Said before death to demonstrate their commitment to Islam.
Recited throughout the day as part of Salah.
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5. 3. Why do Muslims perform ablutions (wudu) before prayer?
To ensure they are spiritually ready.
To ensure they are physically ready.
To give them time to mentally prepare to be in the right frame of mind to pray to Allah.
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6. 4. Give three reasons why Sawm is important to Muslims?
One of the Five Pillars and is compulsory for most adult Muslims.
It helps Muslims learn self-discipline
It helps Muslims appreciate what Allah has provided
Develops sympathy with the poor and realise the importance of charity
Helps Muslims remember the importance of the Qur’an.
Strengthens the Ummah
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7. 5. What is the importance of Zakah for Sunni Muslims?
One of the Five Pillars Wealth is a gift to be shared It is what Allah wants them to do Sign of unity and supports the Ummah Frees Muslims from greed and selfishness
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8. 6. What are the benefits of Hajj?
Shows commitment to Allah som ethat they can be rewarded in al-Jannah Strengthens the Ummah Gives an opportunity to focus on Allah and ask for forgiveness
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9. 7. Define the two different Jihads
Greater Jihad – The inner struggle to become a better Muslim and become closer to God. Much more important than Lesser Jihad. Lesser Jihad – The outer struggle to defend Islam
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10. 8. What is Id(Eid)-ul-Ahda?
Known as the festival of sacrifice
Its celebrated at the end of Hajj
Muslims remember their own willingness to sacrifice anything to God’s wishes.
Reminds Muslims of Ibrahims willingness to sacrifice his own son
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11. 9. Define the nature of Shahadah
It is the basic statement of Islamic faith and Muslims consider that anyone who cannot recite this is not a Muslim. Muslims believe it demonstrates their loyalty to Allah, the Prophet Muhammad and the religion of Islam.
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12. 10. What is the purpose of Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)?
To remember the gift of the Qur’an being given to humanity. To give Muslims the opportunity to ask for forgiveness for the things they have done wrong. Commemorate Muhammad receiving revelation from Allah
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13. 11. State four of the seven parts of Hajj
Wear Ihram (White robes)
Perform Tawaf (Circle the Ka’bah)
Complete sa’y (Run between the hills of Safa and Marwa
Stand on Mount Arafat
Throw stones at pillars in Mina (reject the devil)
Celebrate Id-ul-dha
Perform Tawaf
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14. Any Muslim physically or mentally unwell
12. Who is exempt from Sawm?
Elderly
Young Children
Pregnant women
Any Muslim physically or mentally unwell
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