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ISLAM

RS A Part 2: Practices

5 Pillars of Sunni Islam 1)
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10 Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam:
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Shahada (more detail)
What is it?
How is it carried out in a Muslim’s life?

Zakah
How is it given? (Include Khums in Shi’a Islam)
Why? (Origins)
What benefits does it bring to the giver?
What benefits does it bring to the recipient?
What is Sadaqah?

Salah
Times-
Direction-
Wudu-
Rak’ahs and recitations-
Salah in the home-
Salah in the mosque-

Sawm When?
Why? (Origins)
How is it carried out?
What benefits does it bring?
Is anyone exempt and why?
What is the Night of Power and why is it important?
Qur’an 96:1-5-

Jummah prayer-
Differences between Sunni and Shi’a-
Why is prayer important in Islam?

Hajj
How:
Why:
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Why:
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Why:

Reasons to go

Why Makkah?

Circling the Ka’aba

Arafat

Mina

Muzdalifah

Festivals
Id-ul-Adha—Why is it celebrated?
In what ways can it be celebrated?
Id-ul-Fitr—Why is it celebrated?
In what ways can it be celebrated?
Ashura—Why is it celebrated?
In what ways can it be celebrated?

Jihad
What does ‘jihad’ literally mean?
What is greater jihad and why is it important?
What is lesser jihad and why is it important?
Different interpretations:
Conditions for declaration of lesser jihad:

4 quotes I really need to remember for the exam:
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5 key words I really need to remember for the exam:
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