Ten Obligatory Acts
Religious Studies A: AQA GCSE Religions, topic 4.3.2
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:
Khums
- 20% tax on income after all personal expenses have been deducted.
Jihad
- Struggle to keep the faith and to defend Islam.
Amr-bil-maruf
- Encouraging others to be good.
Nahi Anil Munkar
- Discouraging people from doing what is wrong.
Tawallah
- To be loving towards the friends of God, including Muhammad and the Imams
Tabarra
- Avoiding the enemies of God.
Test yourself on Ten Obligatory Acts
Which of the following is NOT one of the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam?
How many of the Five Pillars of Sunni Islam are included in the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam?