Which Group?
The Sciences
Acts of Worship
100
Sometimes referred to as the Imama, this group claims there are twelve holy imams
Who are the Twelvers?
100
These scholars are involved in the science of hadith
Who are the Muhaddithun?
100
Muslims are required to do this five times a day
What is pray? (salah)
200
This groups is often referred to as a mystical branch of Islam
Who are the Sufis?
200
Al-Farabi is an example of a person involved in this science
What is falsafa?
200
Sufis practice this ritual as a way to remember God
What is dhikr?
300
A spiritual guide in Sufism is known by this term in Pakistan
What is a pir?
300
A Muslim theologican dedicates his time to this science
What is kalam?
300
Calculated on the basis of one's wealth, Muslims are required to give this to care for the people in the Muslim community
What is zakat?
400
This branch of Shi'ism is closest to the Sunni and rejects the doctrine of the Imama
Who are the Zaydis?
400
This is the science of jurisprudence and focuses on the interpretation of Islamic law
What is fiqh?
400
Prior to prayer and Qur'anic recitation, Muslims do this
What is wudu? (lesser ablution)
500
A major branch of Shi'ism, this group takes its name from the sixth imam, Ja'far al-Sadiq's older son.
What are the Ismailis?
500
Part of the learned class, this group of Muslims is known for their religious and legal leadership
Who are the ulema? (s. ulama)
500
This festival marks the end of the hajj pilgrimage
What is Eid al-Adha?
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