Duties and festivals (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Def. of Sawm
Def. of Sawm
Fasting practice, 4th Pillar of Islam
Sawm: which Pillar of Islam?
Sawm: which Pillar of Islam?
Fourth Pillar
When is Sawm observed?
When is Sawm observed?
During Ramadan
Ramadan: which month of Islamic calendar?
Ramadan: which month of Islamic calendar?
Ninth month
Daily fasting hours during Sawm
Daily fasting hours during Sawm
Dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib)
Physical things forbidden during Sawm
Physical things forbidden during Sawm
Food, drink, smoking, sexual relations
Non-physical requirements during Sawm
Non-physical requirements during Sawm
Avoid negative thoughts & immoral actions
Sawm's connection to Qur'an
Sawm's connection to Qur'an
Ramadan = when Qur'an revealed to Muhammad
Who is exempt from Sawm?
Who is exempt from Sawm?
Elderly, children, pregnant/nursing, travellers, ill
Making up missed Sawm days
Making up missed Sawm days
Fast later if temporary condition
Spiritual benefit of Sawm
Spiritual benefit of Sawm
Self-discipline & stronger connection to Allah
Social benefit of Sawm
Social benefit of Sawm
Increases empathy for poor & charitable giving
How Sawm affects ummah
How Sawm affects ummah
Strengthens unity of Muslim community
What is Laylat al-Qadr?
What is Laylat al-Qadr?
Night of Power - when Qur'an first revealed
When does Laylat al-Qadr occur?
When does Laylat al-Qadr occur?
One of last ten nights of Ramadan