4.3.2

Ten Obligatory Acts

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Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam

Shi'a Muslims believe there are 10 Obligatory Acts that should be followed to live a perfect Muslim life. The first four (Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj) are the same as four of the five pillars of Sunni Islam. The other six are:

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  • 20% tax on income after all personal expenses have been deducted.
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Jihad

  • Struggle to keep the faith and to defend Islam.
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  • Encouraging others to be good.
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  • Discouraging people from doing what is wrong.
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Tawallah

  • To be loving towards the friends of God, including Muhammad and the Imams
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Tabarra

  • Avoiding the enemies of God.

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