Foundations of Islam - Obligatory Acts

Section 3 - Foundations of Islam - Obligatory Acts

This section looks into the major practices and religious rituals of Islam. As the previous section dealt with Islamic belief, this deals with the fundemental practices of Islam. Islam cannot be seperated from practice.

Topic 3.1

Accepting Islam: Putting Faith into Action
Islam is not just a religion of belief, but it is equally a religion of action. Without action and good works, one cannot be a Muslim. The two come together in ensuring the salvation of a person. Islam is not just a religion of belief, but it is equally a religion of action. Without action and good works, one cannot be a Muslim. The two come together in ensuring the salvation of a person.
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Topic 3.2

The Furūʿ al-Dīn: The Fundamental Practices of Islam
The Furūʿ al-Dīn: the fundamental core practices of Islam that all Muslims must heed after believing in Islam and accepting the usūl al-dīn. The Furūʿ al-Dīn: the fundamental core practices of Islam that all Muslims must heed after believing in Islam and accepting the usūl al-dīn.
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Topic 3.3

Salāt: Obligatory Ritual Prayers in Islam
The five obligatory ritual prayers or salāt are the foundations of both Islamic practice and belief. Salāt is the primary means through which a relationship between a person and God is established. Without salāt, there is no Islam. The five obligatory ritual prayers or salāt are the foundations of both Islamic practice and belief. Salāt is the primary means through which a relationship between a person and God is established. Without salāt, there is no Islam.
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Topic 3.4

Fasting in Islam, its Purpose, Dos and Don’ts
Fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan is the most important Islamic practice after the obligatory salāt. The purpose of fasting is to instill God-consciousness and empathy with the poor. Fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan is the most important Islamic practice after the obligatory salāt. The purpose of fasting is to instill God-consciousness and empathy with the poor.
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Topic 3.5

The Hajj Pilgrimage
The Hajj pilgrimage is the most important pilgrimage in Islam. It is obligatory once in a Muslim’s lifetime. It is meant to reacquaint people with God and break tribal and geographic lines while promoting equality among all Muslims. The Hajj pilgrimage is the most important pilgrimage in Islam. It is obligatory once in a Muslim’s lifetime. It is meant to reacquaint people with God and break tribal and geographic lines while promoting equality among all Muslims.
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Topic 3.6

The Purpose of Zakat and Khums in Islamic Law
The two obligatory forms of charity in Islam, zakat and khums, are part of the furūʿ al-dīn in Islamic law. These are meant to help the poor and sustain religious institutions at a grassroots level. The two obligatory forms of charity in Islam, zakat and khums, are part of the furūʿ al-dīn in Islamic law. These are meant to help the poor and sustain religious institutions at a grassroots level.
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Topic 3.7

Jihād in Islamic Law and Spirituality
The are two kinds of Jihad in Islam, one minor and the other major. The minor jihad is a war of self-defense against hostile powers. The major jihad is a struggle against one’s evil desires. The are two kinds of Jihad in Islam, one minor and the other major. The minor jihad is a war of self-defense against hostile powers. The major jihad is a struggle against one’s evil desires.
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Topic 3.8

Commanding the Good and Forbidding Evil in Islam
Commanding the Good and Forbidding Evil (Amr bi al-Maʿrūf and Nahī ʿan al-Munkar) are the 7th and 8th items of the Furūʿ al-Dīn. As social duties, Muslims must enjoin what God has deemed good and discourage what He has deemed as evil. Commanding the Good and Forbidding Evil (Amr bi al-Maʿrūf and Nahī ʿan al-Munkar) are the 7th and 8th items of the Furūʿ al-Dīn. As social duties, Muslims must enjoin what God has deemed good and discourage what He has deemed as evil.
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Topic 3.9

Tawalla and Tabarra, its Basics and Purpose
Tawalla is love for the Prophet (s) and his Ahl al-Bayt (as). Tabarra is disassociation from their enemies. These two principles of the furūʿ al-dīn give Muslims the measure between right and wrong association. They are central for any proper action in Islam. Tawalla is love for the Prophet (s) and his Ahl al-Bayt (as). Tabarra is disassociation from their enemies. These two principles of the furūʿ al-dīn give Muslims the measure between right and wrong association. They are central for any proper action in Islam.
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Topic 3.10

The Five Categories of Islamic Law
The five categories of action in Islamic law. These are wājib, mustahab, mubāh, makrūh, and harām. These acts are there to guide our lives and set boundaries so that we may have healthy spiritual lives. The five categories of action in Islamic law. These are wājib, mustahab, mubāh, makrūh, and harām. These acts are there to guide our lives and set boundaries so that we may have healthy spiritual lives.
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Topic 3.11

Niyya: Religious Intention as the Foundation of Islamic Practice
Niyya is intention. Good niyya is performing an action whilst wanting to gain closeness to God. Bad niyya is performing a religious action or duty for something other than God. Niyya is intention. Good niyya is performing an action whilst wanting to gain closeness to God. Bad niyya is performing a religious action or duty for something other than God.
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Topic 3.12

Ritual Purity in Islamic Law: Understanding Tahāra and Najā...
This is an introduction to the basic meaning and function of ritual purity (tahāra) and impurity (najāsa, janāba) in Islam and the basic practices that bring about states of purity. These are necessary for performing ritual duties like prayer. This is an introduction to the basic meaning and function of ritual purity (tahāra) and impurity (najāsa, janāba) in Islam and the basic practices that bring about states of purity. These are necessary for performing ritual duties like prayer.
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Topic 3.13

Other Obligatory and Forbidden Acts in Islam
Here we take a look at ten other important obligations and prohibitions in Islam that are not explicitly in the furūʿ al-dīn. This lesson explains how they play a critical role in maintaining Islam. Islam is a system held by pillars, and all obligations and prohibitions act as pillars. Here we take a look at ten other important obligations and prohibitions in Islam that are not explicitly in the furūʿ al-dīn. This lesson explains how they play a critical role in maintaining Islam. Islam is a system held by pillars, and all obligations and prohibitions act as pillars.
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Section 3 - Foundations of Islam - Obligatory Acts

Topic 3.1

Accepting Islam: Putting Faith into Action

Topic 3.2

The Furūʿ al-Dīn: The Fundamental Practices of Islam

Topic 3.3

Salāt: Obligatory Ritual Prayers in Islam

Topic 3.4

Fasting in Islam, its Purpose, Dos and Don’ts

Topic 3.5

The Hajj Pilgrimage

Topic 3.6

The Purpose of Zakat and Khums in Islamic Law

Topic 3.7

Jihād in Islamic Law and Spirituality

Topic 3.8

Commanding the Good and Forbidding Evil in Islam

Topic 3.9

Tawalla and Tabarra, its Basics and Purpose

Topic 3.10

The Five Categories of Islamic Law

Topic 3.11

Niyya: Religious Intention as the Foundation of Islamic Practice

Topic 3.12

Ritual Purity in Islamic Law: Understanding Tahāra and Najā...

Topic 3.13

Other Obligatory and Forbidden Acts in Islam