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In Twelver Shia Islam, the ten Ancillaries of the Faith (Furū al-Dīn) are the ten practices that Shia Muslims must perform.
According to Twelver doctrine, what is referred to as pillars by Sunni Islam are called the practices or secondary principles. There are three additional practices. The first is jihad
, which is also important to the Sunni, but not considered a pillar. The second is Commanding what is just
, which calls for every Muslim to live a virtuous life and to encourage others to do the same. The third is Forbidding what is evil
, which tells Muslims to refrain from vice and from evil actions and to encourage others to do the same. Twelvers have five Principles of the Religion which relates to Aqidah.
It says in the Qur'an
2:183) "O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard (against evil).
2:184) For a certain number of days; but whoever among you is sick or on a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; and those who are not able to do it may effect a redemption by feeding a poor man; so whoever does good spontaneously it is better for him; and that you fast is better for you if you know.
2:185) The month of Ramadhan is that in which the Qur'an was revealed, a guidance to men and clear proofs of the guidance and the distinction; therefore, whoever of you is present in the month, he shall fast therein, and whoever is sick or upon a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; God desires ease for you, and does not desire for you difficulty, and (desires) that you should complete the number and that you should exalt the greatness of God for having guided you and that you may give thanks."
) to Mecca at least once in his or her lifetime if he is able.
. The command to "enjoin what is good" is given in several Qur'anic verses.
According to Twelver doctrine, what is referred to as pillars by Sunni Islam are called the practices or secondary principles. There are three additional practices. The first is jihad
Jihad
Jihad , an Islamic term, is a religious duty of Muslims. In Arabic, the word jihād translates as a noun meaning "struggle". Jihad appears 41 times in the Quran and frequently in the idiomatic expression "striving in the way of God ". A person engaged in jihad is called a mujahid; the plural is...
, which is also important to the Sunni, but not considered a pillar. The second is Commanding what is just
Commanding What is Just
Commanding the just is a part of Shia Islam's Branches of Religion and means to encourage people to do the necessary good in life, when they forget to do so; for example forgetting Salah.-Etymology:...
, which calls for every Muslim to live a virtuous life and to encourage others to do the same. The third is Forbidding what is evil
Forbidding What is Evil
Forbidding what is evil , is a part of Shia Islam and means, for example, to oppose injustice. In a more political and social context, Muslims are divided: Some believe that one should not take a social stance unless the Caliph orders.-Etymology:...
, which tells Muslims to refrain from vice and from evil actions and to encourage others to do the same. Twelvers have five Principles of the Religion which relates to Aqidah.
Sawm (Fast)
A Muslim must fast during the month of Ramadhan.It says in the Qur'an
2:183) "O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard (against evil).
2:184) For a certain number of days; but whoever among you is sick or on a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; and those who are not able to do it may effect a redemption by feeding a poor man; so whoever does good spontaneously it is better for him; and that you fast is better for you if you know.
2:185) The month of Ramadhan is that in which the Qur'an was revealed, a guidance to men and clear proofs of the guidance and the distinction; therefore, whoever of you is present in the month, he shall fast therein, and whoever is sick or upon a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; God desires ease for you, and does not desire for you difficulty, and (desires) that you should complete the number and that you should exalt the greatness of God for having guided you and that you may give thanks."
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
A Muslim must perform the pilgrimage (HajjHajj
The Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the largest pilgrimages in the world, and is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so...
) to Mecca at least once in his or her lifetime if he is able.
Zakāh (Charity)
Paying the poor-tax. A Muslim must perform his or her duty in charity by giving to the poor. 2.5% of a Muslim's wealth every year should go to the poor.Khums (One-fifth)
A Muslim must pay a tax of 20%, levied on untaxed, from annual profit. Khums is tax paid to the Imam (سهم امام) and poor/deserving saadat (descendents of Ahlul Bayt)—Saham-e-Saadat.Jihād (Struggle)
Struggling to please God. There are many types of Jihad.Amr-Bil-Ma'rūf (Enjoining what is good)
Amr-bil-ma'rūf is a Qur'anic commandment to enjoin what is good. This is done through living by the rules of God from the Qur'an and hadithHadith
The term Hadīth is used to denote a saying or an act or tacit approval or criticism ascribed either validly or invalidly to the Islamic prophet Muhammad....
. The command to "enjoin what is good" is given in several Qur'anic verses.