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| What does the Zakat emphasize the importance of? |
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| A right relationship with God and with other people |
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| Muslims are to give how much? |
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| What is the Muslims giving calculated on? |
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| 3 "C's": Cash, Cattle, Crops |
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| The Zakat is only owed above a certain threshold of wealth. Why? |
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| It is suppose to benefit the the poor, not be a burden to them |
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| poor, needy, those persecuted for their faith, ransoming of slaves and debtors, travelers |
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| During what month was the Qu'ran first reveled to Muhammad? |
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| Ramadan, 9th month of the Arabic Calendar |
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| Who is exempt from fasting? |
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| pregnant or nursing women, elderly, young children, menstrating women, sick persons |
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| Fasting includes what? (What is refrained?) |
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| No eating, drinking, smoking, or sex |
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| What is a light penalty for breaking a fast? What is the harshest penalty? |
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Light - 1 extra day of fasting
Harshest - 60 days of fasting (give to charity to pay for 60 meals) |
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| What is Ramadan a time for? |
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A time for self-discipline, prayer and charity
(Some practice withdrawal from ordinary life for the last 10 days of Ramadan to pray and read the Qu'ran) |
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| What is the feast at the end of Ramadan? |
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| When did Muhammad make his pilgrimage to Mecca? |
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| When did Muhammad go the Ka'bah and recieve the rules for Hajj? |
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| How often is a Muslim expected to go on Hajj? |
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| Once (exempted if unable finacially or physically) |
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| 8th to 12th day of the last month |
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| What is a Muslim expected to do before going on Hajj? |
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| settle debts, draw up will, say goodbye to loved ones |
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| What three events are commemorated during Hajj? |
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- The Reunion and forgiveness of Adam and Eve at Mount Arafat
- The (Almost) sacrifce of Ishmael by Abraham
- The Life of Obediance of the prophet Muhammad
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| What are the six steps of Hajj? |
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- Enter the state of ihram and wear ihram clothing
- Perform the circling of the Ka'bah
- Run between the hills of Safa and Maruna
- MAke a stand at Mount Arafat
- Stone the pillars
- Circling the Ka'bah after returning from Arafat
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| What is involved with consecration |
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- Purifying the body with a full bath
- Casting off regular clothes and wear special ones
- Keeping the ihram rules of conduct
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| What is uncovered on women with ihram dress? |
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| The face, hands, and feet |
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