2.4 Islam Key Practices: Worship (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define Ibadah.
Worship — for Muslims, every action can be a form of worship.
Which acts of worship do Sunni Muslims follow?
The Five Pillars of Islam.
Which acts of worship do Shi'a Muslims follow?
The Ten Obligatory Acts.
Name the Five Pillars of Islam.
Shahadah
Salah
Sawm
Zakah
Hajj
What is the first pillar, Shahadah?
The statement (declaration) of belief.
What does the pillar of Sawm involve?
Fasting during Ramadan.
What does the pillar of Zakah involve?
Giving alms (money to charity).
True or False?
The Ten Obligatory Acts and the Five Pillars have nothing in common.
False.
The Ten Obligatory Acts combine four of the Five Pillars with jihad; the final five acts distinguish Shi'a practice.
Define Khums.
A Shi'a obligatory act — the payment of 20% of surplus income.
For Sunni Muslims, the five duties are seen as ______ holding up the religion.
For Sunni Muslims, the five duties are seen as pillars holding up the religion.
Who gave the Ten Obligatory Acts, according to Shi'a belief?
The Twelvers (the twelve Imams).
For Shi'a Muslims, the Ten Obligatory Acts grow like ______ from the strong roots of Usul ad-Din.
For Shi'a Muslims, the Ten Obligatory Acts grow like branches from the strong roots of Usul ad-Din.
Define Shahadah.
The Muslim declaration of faith; the first of the Five Pillars.
What does the Shahadah declare?
That 'There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the prophet of Islam'.
The first part of the Shahadah rejects shirk and accepts which belief?
Tawhid (the oneness of God).
True or False?
Like the other pillars, the Shahadah is accompanied by a physical action.
False.
The Shahadah is the only pillar not accompanied by an action.
What are the first words a Muslim baby hears?
The Shahadah.
How does the Shi'a Shahadah differ from the Sunni Shahadah?
Shi'a Muslims add 'and Ali is a friend of Allah', recognising Ali as Muhammad's rightful successor.
The Shahadah is the ______ of the Islamic faith and of the other four pillars.
The Shahadah is the foundation of the Islamic faith and of the other four pillars.
In Shi'a Islam, is the Shahadah counted as a separate pillar?
No — in Shi'a Islam the Shahadah is not a separate Pillar.
In which language is the Shahadah recited?
Arabic.
A Muslim recites the Shahadah in front of Muslim ______ to join the Muslim community.
A Muslim recites the Shahadah in front of Muslim witnesses to join the Muslim community.
Define Salah.
Prayer — the second pillar of Islam, performed five times a day.
How many times a day do Muslims perform Salah?
Five times.
Name the five daily prayers.
Fajr
Zuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
Define Wudu.
The ritual washing of the face, hands and feet performed before prayer.
Define tayammum.
A dry wash with sand or dust, used where water is unavailable.
Define Adhan.
The Islamic call to prayer, meaning 'announcement'.
In which direction do Muslims face when praying?
Towards Mecca (Makkah).
What is the Mihrab?
A niche on the Qiblah wall of a mosque showing the direction of Mecca.
What is prostration in prayer, and what does it show?
Kneeling with the forehead to the floor, showing complete submission to God.
Before prayer, Muslims reflect on their ______ (intentions).
Before prayer, Muslims reflect on their Niyyah (intentions).
True or False?
Muslims may perform Salah facing whichever direction they choose.
False.
All Muslims pray facing Mecca, the holiest place in Islam.
What is the Rak'ah?
The sequence of prayer movements — standing, bowing and prostrating — performed during Salah.
Regular prayer keeps Muslims close to God and prevents them from committing ______.
Regular prayer keeps Muslims close to God and prevents them from committing shirk.
Why is praying towards Mecca significant for Muslims?
It focuses them on the holiest place in Islam and unites the ummah, who all pray in the same direction.
Define Jummah.
The midday communal prayers held on Friday.
Where can Muslims perform Salah?
At the mosque or at home.
Why might some Muslims prefer to pray at home?
It helps women with children, and the elderly or sick who cannot get to the mosque.
In a traditional mosque, how are men and women arranged for prayer?
They are separated by a curtain or pray in separate rooms.
How often do Sunni Muslims pray each day?
Five times a day.
How often do Shi'a Muslims pray each day?
Three times a day, combining the sunset and night prayers, and the midday and afternoon prayers.
True or False?
Sunni and Shi'a Muslims combine their daily prayers in the same way.
False.
Shi'a Muslims routinely combine prayers into three times a day; Sunni Muslims pray five separate times and combine only with good reason.
What item do many Shi'a Muslims place where their head rests in prayer?
A piece of clay, as Muhammad advised.
On which day is Jummah held?
Friday.
Who is expected to attend Jummah at the mosque?
All male Muslims (unless ill or too old); women may attend but can also pray at home.
During the Friday service, the Imam delivers ______ sermons to remind Muslims of their duties to God.
During the Friday service, the Imam delivers two sermons to remind Muslims of their duties to God.
When praying at home, Muslims position their prayer mats facing ______.
When praying at home, Muslims position their prayer mats facing Makkah.
Which surah do Muslims read on Fridays, believing it enlightens their week?
Surah Al Kahf.
Why do Muslims gather for Jummah?
To develop a feeling of unity among the Muslim community.
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