Opinion Poll #4 – Religious practice vs Rituals

Your Voice Matters: Shia Community Opinion Poll

Balancing Religious Practice & Ritual Observances

Salaamu ´Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh

We invite you to participate in an important community conversation about how we live our faith.

About This Poll

As members of the global Shia Ithna Asheri community, we navigate our religious lives through both core obligatory practices (wajibat) and commemorative rituals that define our identity and heritage. This poll seeks to understand how our community perceives and balances these two dimensions of faith.

Why This Matters

There is no “right” or “wrong” answer. Both dimensions are integral to our faith tradition. However, understanding how our community prioritises, experiences, and allocates time between these aspects can help:

• Religious leaders better serve community needs
• Parents guide the next generation more effectively
• Communities design programs that resonate
• Individuals reflect on their own spiritual balance
• Bridge generational and geographic differences in practice

Your Privacy

No personal identifying information is collected, except for phone and email as a security against fake votes

Who Should Participate?

All adult members of the Shi´a Ithna Asheri community worldwide, regardless of:

• Geographic location
• Age or generation
• Level of religious knowledge
• Frequency of practice
• Born Muslim or Revert

Time Required

This poll takes approximately 1-2 minutes to complete.

Our Commitment

Results will be shared transparently with the community within 30 days of the poll closing. We will provide

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Ready to share your perspective?

Your honest reflection helps our entire community better understand itself.

Jazakallah Khair for your participation.

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For questions or concerns about this poll, please contact: moderator@communityonfriday.net

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