Question

in addition to the quran, many muslims also read texts called hadiths (hah-deeths). hadiths describe some of what muhammad said and did during his life. the following passage comes from a hadith describing muhammad’s instructions to a follower who wanted to convince people to become muslims. read the passage. then answer the question below.

the prophet muhammad said: \invite them to bear witness that there is no god but allah and that i am the messenger of allah; if they accept this, tell them that allah requires five prayers in every day and night; if they accept this, tell them that allah requires from their wealth a charity which is taken from the wealthy and given to the poor among them.\
bear witness: say publicly
charity: gift
sahih al - bukhari 24:1 in maulana muhammad ali, a manual of hadith. copyright 2014 by routledge.

what rules are described in this passage? select all that apply.

• rules about becoming a prophet
• rules about what foods to eat
• rules about saying prayers
• rules about giving to the poor

Explanation:

• "rules about becoming a prophet": The passage is about inviting people to become Muslims, not about becoming a prophet. Eliminate this.
• "rules about what foods to eat": The passage has no mention of food. Eliminate this.
• "rules about saying prayers": The passage says Allah requires five prayers daily. This applies.
• "rules about giving to the poor": The passage mentions charity from wealthy to poor. This applies.

Answer:

• rules about saying prayers
• rules about giving to the poor