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What does the word Islam mean? |
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It can be derived from the word Peace |
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| Name the 5 pillars of Islam? |
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1. Shahada
2. Salat
3. Zakat
4. Sawm
5. Hajj |
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| What is the the pillar Shahada? |
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| The declaration "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His prophet." |
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| What is the the pillar Salat? |
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| The declaration "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His prophet." |
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| What is the the pillar Zakat? |
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| Giving Charity – Largely compulsory |
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| Fast – Cannot eat during daylight hours. |
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| Every man or woman (if physically and Economically able) should make the journey to Mecca at least once in their life-time. |
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| How many times is a muslim expected to pray? |
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| What is the Muslim name for God? |
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What percentage of their wealth are Muslims expected to give to the poor? |
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20% for Shi’ites and 2.5% for Sunni’s |
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Which year was Muhammad born in? |
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Discuss the differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims. |
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Sunni Muslims pray 5 times a day and Shi’ites combine prayers and pray 3 times a day. They disagree who inherited the Muslim community after Muhammad died. Shi’ites wanted Ali. |
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What is the Qur’an and explain how it was written. |
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The Qur’an is the Holy Scripture of Muslims. It was the final scripture sent from Allah. It is widely regarded as the finest piece of literature in the Arabic language. It was verbally revealed through angel Gabriel from God to Muhammad gradually over a period of 23 years starting on the 22nd of December 609. |
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How many chapters are there in the Qur’an? |
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What is the name of the feature in a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca? |
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What two things must Muslims do as they enter a mosque? |
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Take their shoes off and wash their hands and faces |
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Why does everyone sit on the floor in the Mosque? |
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To show that they are all equal before god |
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Briefly explain the meaning of the word Sharia in Islam. |
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The legal framework that regulates how the Muslims live |
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| What is a hijab and explain its use. |
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The work Hijab is the head covering of a woman and It is living modesty privitsy and morality. |
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A black cuboidal building. The most was built around it. |
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| What do people do at the Ka'ba |
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Walk around it 7 times during Hajj and try to kiss it |
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