five pillars of islam Flashcards
whats the five pillars of islam?
the laws given to muslims by god telling them how to live their lives
whats the first pillar called?
shahadah
what does it state?
belief in one God (allah) and commitment to allah.
whats the second pillar called?
salah
What does it state ?
That muslims must pray 5 times a
Every Muslim can speak to allah during prayer or ask him anything
What is the 3rd pillar?
Zakah
What is the first thing a Muslim baby hears? Why?
Shahadah is said in a babies ear as the first thing they hear to bring them closer to Allah
What is said in muslims daily prayer?
Shahadah
What must a Muslim do to become Muslim?
Say the shahadah 3 times in public to 3 muslims
When must a Muslim pray?
At dawn, at sunrise at midday in the evening and before night
What is wudu?
When a Muslim washes themselves 3 times before prayer
In which direction do muslims pray?
Towards Mekkah and the kabbah
When are muslims taught prayer?
From a young age
What does the 3rd pillar state?
All about charity and giving to those who need help
Muslims think that what is theirs is also gods so they must spend gods money on what he would want it spent on
What percent of a Muslims savings is given to zakah?
2.5%
Where is zakah payed ?
Zakah is payed to a mosque or zakah organisation
What is the 4th pillar?
Sawn
What does the 4th pillar state?
When Muslims have 29 days of fasting called Ramadan
Why do Muslims fast?
So Muslims develop sympathy for the poor and suffering and for obedience to allah
What are the exceptions for Muslims not to do Ramadan?
If they’re under 12, too old pregnant, sick or traveling
What’s the 5th pillar of Islam?
The hajj
What does the 5th pillar of Islam state?
It’s the journey to mekkah which every Muslim must do once in their lifetime to walk round the kabbah
What do they wear?and why?
White robes to show equality
How many times do they walk round the kabbah?
7 times anti-clockwise
