3.worship & celebration

Learning Objectives• To identify different types of questions in

regards to Worship & Celebration.• To be able to answer these questions correctly.

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Worship & Celebration (Question 1)

b. Describe the Shahadah as a summary of Islamic belief.

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Translation1. I bear witness that there is no God

but Allah,2. I bear witness that Muhammad is

the Messenger of Allah.

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Shahadah( الله رسول محمد أن أشهد و الله � إال إله ال أن (أشهد

Meaning

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Believe in Tawhid.Submission to Allah’s will.Belief in Risalah & Holy books.Belief in the Akhirah.Belief in Qur’an & Sunnah.Follow the Muslim way of life.

It’s importance

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Whispered in the ears of a newborn baby.

Part of the call to prayer.Repeated in Salah.Said on death bed.

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c. Explain why the Shahadah is important for Muslims."



b. How do Muslims perform Salah.

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Muezzin (caller to prayer) praises Allah mentioning the

Shahadah & invites Muslims to their success.

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Salah(Prayer)

Muslims then prepare for Salah by performing Wudu (ablution) They wash parts of the body

such as face, arms, & feet. They also wear clean clothes.

Cleanliness is important. They also pray in a clean place facing Qibla (direction of

Ka’bah in Mecca).

The mihrab (hollow in the wall) suggests the direction of Qibla when praying at the mosque.

Muslims must have the intention (Niya) of doing their prayers for Allah only. This is done at

the beginning.

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Salah(Performance)

Rakat1. Qiyam (Standing)

2. Recitation of Qur’an (Arabic) 3. Ruku (bowing down)4. Sujud (prostration).


c. Explain why Salah is important in Islam.

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Salah(Importance)

1. 2nd pillar of Islam.2. Connection with Allah.

3. Proof of submission 4. First thing questioned in Judgement Day.

5. Difference between Muslim & non-Muslim.

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Salah(Benefits)

1. Helps to become a good Muslim.2. Never forget Allah (5 times/day).

3. Helps Muslim unity & brotherhood.4. Encourages cleanliness.

5. Muslims communicate, interact & socialize.

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Salah(Jumu’ah)

Friday Prayer helps educate through Kutbah (sermon) from the minbar (pulpit).

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d. “Salah is the most important pillar in Islam."

Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered

another point of view.)



b. Outline Muslim teachings about Zakah.

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Zakah(Definition)

1. Zakah is the compulsory charity once a year for every mature Muslim.

2. Muslims pay 2.5% of their yearly income & savings above the Nisab (amount

you need to live on).3. Farmers pay proportion of crops & livestock.

4. Payed to the mosque or aid organisations.

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Zakah(Distribution)

1. Poor & needy.2. Orphans & widows.

3. New Muslims.4. To free a slave.

5. People who are in debt. 6. Propagation of Islam.


c. Explain why Zakah is important to Muslims.

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Zakah(Importance)

1. Pillar of Islam.2. Qur’an says Muslims must pay Zakah.

3. Purifies wealth & protects from greed.4. Develops brotherhood by sharing.

5. Brings harmony as poor are looked after. 6. Encourages fair distribution of wealth.

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Zakah(Importance)

7. The reward of paradise.8. Submission to Allah must extend to money.9. Shows that Allah is concerned for the poor.

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Sadaqah(Definition)

1. Sadaqah means voluntary charity beyond the compulsory Zakah.

2. Includes many forms of charity, i.e. A smile to a Muslim brother is a form of Sadaqah.

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Sadaqah(Importance)

1. Qur’an says Muslims should give “what you can spare.”

2. Allah guarantees an increase in wealth.3. If rich people would take Sadaqah seriously

there wouldn’t be no poverty among Muslims.

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d. “Zakah is not enough to meet the needs of the poor." Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered

another point of view.)



c. Explain the significance of Zakat/Sadaqah in relation to

the Ummah.

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Zakah/Sadaqah(Relation to Ummah)

1. Muslims believe in Unity of Allah.2. This means all wealth belongs to Allah.

3. They believe in Unity of Ummah. 4. This means all wealth to be shared by the

Ummah, i.e. Give to the less fortunate.


c. What is the importance of Ramadhan?

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Ramadhan(Importance)

1. The Qur’an was revealed in this month.2. Lailatul Qadar (Night of Power) is within the

last 10 days. It is better than a 1000 months.3. Should read one thirtieth of Qur’an every day

in order to complete all of it by the end of Ramadhan.

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4. Muslims say special prayers in the mosque at night. (Tarawih)

5. Qur’an also commands Muslims to fast. (3rd Pillar)6. Muslims get closer to Allah to show their submission

& devotion.

Ramadhan(Importance)


b. How do Muslims fast?

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Fasting(Description)

1. They give up food, drink & sexual intercourse during the hours of daylight.

2. Recommended to eat & drink during special meals at dusk (Iftar) & dawn

(Suhur).

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Fasting(Description)

3. Muslims fast for the whole month to thank Allah & to experience how the poor feel.

4. The Arabic term for fasting is Sawm.5. Overall, Muslims should try to do good & avoid evil

more than other months as this month is more rewarding.

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Benefits(Fasting)

1. It brings Muslims closer to Allah. He prefers the person that sacrifices his desires.

2. Promotes self-control & submission.3. Develops brotherhood. (Everyone does it)

4. Only thing Allah will reward himself.


b. How do Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr?

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Eid-ul-Fitr(Description)

1. Muslims go to the mosque for a special prayer.

2. They listen to a sermon (Khutbah) given by the Imaam.

3. Give their Eid Zakat to the mosque.

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Eid-ul-Fitr(Description)

4. Muslims wear their best clothes.5. After the prayer they visit each other

& enjoy special food.6. Sometimes children exchange gifts.


c. Why do Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr?

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Eid-ul-Fitr(Reasons)

1. The Prophet Muhammad did it. (Sunnah)2. It is the celebration of the end of

fasting/Ramadhan.3. Muslims express their gratitude towards

God for enabling them to fast .


c. Explain Hajj, it’s conditions & significance?

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Hajj(Definition)

1. The pilgrimage to Makkah which takes place in the month of Dhul-Hijja.

2. It is the 5th pillar in Islam & an action of the Prophet Muhammad.

3. The only pillar not compulsory. (Only done if affordable)

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Hajj(Conditions)

1. Must have attained puberty.2. Sufficient money for themselves &

for their family back home.3. Must be sound in health.

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Hajj(Conditions)

4. Must wear the (Ihram) special pilgrim dress consisting of two white sheets. It makes

everyone equal.5. Give up jewellery, perfume & sexual intercourse.6. Men shave their heads at the end of pilgrimage.

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Hajj(Significance)

1. Wealth, class & race disappear during Hajj bringing unity & brotherhood of Islam.

2. Remembrance of previous Prophets. i.e. Adam, Ibrahim, Ismail & Muhammad.

3. All sins are forgiven.4. Brings Muslims close to God.

5. It is the 5th Pillar.


c. Explain how the performance of Hajj is related

to the life of prophets?

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Hajj(The Prophets)

TawafKa’bah was built by Adam, re-built by

Ibrahim & his son Ismail. Muslims during Hajj go around the Ka’bah.

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Hajj(The Prophets)

Sa’yIbrahim’s wife Hagar ran between Safa &

Marwa with son Ismail searching for water. Zam Zam water is still available.

We also ran from these hills during Hajj.

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Hajj(The Prophets)

ArafatAdam & Eve landed after being thrown out of Eden. Adam also confessed his

sins & was forgiven. We ask for forgiveness at this place during Hajj.

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Hajj(The Prophets)

MinaIbrahim was tempted by the devil & stoned him. We throw stones as

a remembrance during Hajj.

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Hajj(The Prophets)

Eid-ul-AdhaIbrahim also brought Ismail to Mina to

be sacrificed. We sacrifice a ram during Hajj.

Question Time!

c. Explain how Hajj is connected to Ibrahim?

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