Islamic Religious Practices Quiz

Islamic Religious Practices

• Ablution: Ritual washing before prayer.

• Shahadah: Statement of faith – "There is one God and Allah is the messenger of God."

• Salah: Prayer performed five times a day using specific positions.

• Zakah: Giving 2.5% of savings to charity.

• Sawm: Fasting during daylight hours during Ramadan.

• Hajj: Religious pilgrimage to Mecca, done at least once in a lifetime.

• Khums: Giving 20% of income to charity.

• Lesser Jihad: Encouraging people to do what is good.

• Military Jihad: A struggle in defense of Islam (in some interpretations).

• Amr-bil-Maroof: Discouraging people from doing bad.

• Nahir Anil Munkar: Expressing love for the friends of Allah and distancing from enemies.

• Tawalla: Expressing love for the friends of Allah.

• Tabarra: Distancing from enemies of Allah.

Key Islamic Concepts

• Niyyah: Having the right intention in all actions.

• Imam: A religious leader in Islam.

• Mosque: Place of worship for Muslims.

Islamic Obligations (Five Pillars)

• Shahadah: Declaration of faith.
• Salah: Prayer five times a day
• Zakah: Alms giving/charitable giving
• Sawm: Fasting in Ramadan
• Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca

Ten Obligatory Acts (Shia Islam)

• Similar to Pillars, with additional practices unique to Shia Islam
• Includes five pillars, with additional acts including jihad, khums. amr-bil-maroof, nahy-an-munkar, tawalla, and tabarra,

Id-ul-Adha

• Commemorates when Ibrahim and Isma'il's faith was tested by God.
• Ibrahim almost sacrificed his son, God stopped him, but praised his devotion.
• Used as a reminder for Muslims to show devotion to God.

Id-ul-Fitr

• Festival at the end of Ramadan.
• Muslims express joy & gratitude for completing the fasting month.
• Fasting strengthens their relationship with Allah.
• Improves themselves and appreciate what they have.
• A sign of gratitude for being able to complete a month of fasting.

Ashura

• Commemorates Imam Husayn's martyrdom. (For Shia Muslims)
• Husayn and his family killed in Karbala, Iraq.
• He refused to swear allegiance to the oppressive Yazid ruler.
• A sad and mournful occasion to stand up against injustice for believers.
• A reminder to Muslims to stand up against injustice. It's a reminder of the importance of resisting oppression.

Test your knowledge on the essential practices and beliefs in Islam. This quiz covers key concepts such as the Five Pillars of Islam, the significance of intention, and the role of leadership. Understand the basics of Islamic faith and practice through a variety of questions.