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# AQA Religious Studies A – Islam Practices ## Ten Obligatory Acts This document details the Ten Obligatory Acts within Islam, categorized by their importance to Muslims. **Key Words:** | Keyword | Brief Description | |---|---| | **Ablution** | Ritual washing before prayer. | | **Shahadah** | St...

# AQA Religious Studies A – Islam Practices ## Ten Obligatory Acts This document details the Ten Obligatory Acts within Islam, categorized by their importance to Muslims. **Key Words:** | Keyword | Brief Description | |---|---| | **Ablution** | Ritual washing before prayer. | | **Shahadah** | Statement of faith: "There is one God and Allah is the messenger of God". | | **Salah** | Prayer 5 times a day using special rak'ahs (prayer positions). | | **Zakah** | Giving 2.5% of savings to charity. | | **Sawm** | Fasting during daylight hours during the month of Ramadan. | | **Hajj** | Going to Makkah on a religious pilgrimage at least once in one's life. | | **Khums** | Giving 20% of income to charity. | | **Lesser Jihad** | Encouraging people to do what is good. | | **Military Jihad** |... | | **Amr-bil-Maroof** | Encouraging people to do what is good. | | **Nahir Anril Munkar** | Discouraging people from doing what is bad. | | **Tawalla** | Expressing love to the friends of Allah. | | **Tabarra** | Distance oneself from the enemies of Allah. | | **Niyyah** | Having the right intention. | | **Imam** | A religious leader in Islam. | **Key Ideas:** ### The Mosque - Literally means "place of prostration." - Features: Qiblah (direction of prayer), minaret (prayer tower), minbar (steps where the Imam delivers sermons), khutbah (sermon). - Use: Prayer, study, shariah court, etc. ### The Five Pillars - Five obligations for Sunni Muslims, including: Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer 5 times daily), Zakah (alms or charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah). ### The 10 Obligatory Acts - Obligations for Shia Muslims, including the five pillars (minus Shahadah) and Jihad, khums, Amr-bil-maroof, Nahir Anil Munkar, Tawalla, and Tabarra. **Id-ul-Adha** - Commemorates Ibrahim and Isma'il's faith being tested by God. - Ibrahim's dream of sacrificing his son Isma'il was stopped by God, reminding Muslims to show devotion to God. **Id-ul-Fitr** - Festival at the end of Ramadan. - Muslims express joy and gratitude for completing the month of fasting. - Strengthens the relationship with Allah & improves oneself. **Ashura** - Commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (and family) at Karbala, Iraq, - Shia Muslims view this as a reminder to stand up against injustice. - Observed as a sad and mournful occasion to remember those killed for their beliefs.