Islam

Question 1

This is the third pillar of Islam, and it cannot simply be considered as an act of worship as it is a responsibility and a duty. If all the blessings come from God, then it is only proper that it is distributed to those who have received less.

Answer 1

Zakat

Question 2

The first pillar and the central creed of Islam represents a simple recognition of the oneness of the true God and the unique place of his messenger Muhammad, “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.”

Answer 2

Shahahad

Question 3

The Second Pillar of Islam– Obligatory Prayer 5 times per day - facing Mecca; prayers have special rituals: washing before prayer, bowing, and kneeling while praying.
Muslims can offer personal prayers that are informal, but the _____ provides a structured, formal and regulated way to worship God.

Answer 3

Salat

Question 4

Fasting from dawn until dusk during Ramadan. Ramadan is a period of shared fasting among Muslims. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim calendar, which commemorates Allah’s first revelations to Muhammad.

Answer 4

Sawm