5 Pillars of Islam Flashcards
Name the 5 Pillars of Islam
Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj
What is Shahadah?
The declaration of faith
Words of the Shahadah
“There is no other God but Allah and Muhammad is His only messenger.”
What is Salah?
The five daily prayers performed by Muslims
How much of a Sunni Muslim’s wealth is given as Zakat?
2.5% of a earnings is given to charity
What is Zakat?
Purification of greed
What does Zakat involve?
Giving of wealth to charity/poor/needy as a tax
What is Sawm?
Sawm is the fasting during the month of Ramadan
What does Sawm involve?
Abstaining from food, drink and sex during the daylight hours
“Dawn”
Fajr
“Sunset”
Maghrib
What is the significance of Hajj?
Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime if they are able.
What is Hajj?
Pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca to the Kaaba
What is the time frame in which Hajj must be performed?
8th to 13th day of Dhul Hijjah
Which Pillar of Islam is the foundation of a Muslim’s faith?
Shahadah
What must Muslims do before Salah?
Wudhu, ritual washing
Why do Muslims perform Wudhu?
Symbolic action of cleanliness and purity
Honour/respect for Allah
What does Wudhu involve?
Same set pattern of washing parts of the body which will be used during Salah e.g mouth (speaking), hands (touching the ground) etc.
What does Niyyah mean?
Muslim’s intention/purpose to worship Allah with a pure heart
What is heard before every Salah?
Adhan (Call to Prayer)
What is the significance of the Kaaba during Hajj?
The Kaaba is the holiest site in Islam and the direction Muslims face during prayer.
How does Zakat help Muslims follow Muhammed’s example?
Muhammed had empathy and compassion for the poor, and he grew up in poverty
