Islam - 5 Pillars Flashcards
1
Q
Shahadah
A
Decloration of faith
2
Q
Salah
A
Prayer
3
Q
Sawn
A
Fasting
4
Q
Zakah
A
Alms giving
5
Q
Hajj
A
Pilgrimage to Mecca
6
Q
Shahadah description
A
Allah is their focus of belief
Muhammad’s role is the perfect example to follow
7
Q
Salah description
A
Men go to the mosque while women stay at home
Shoes are removed
Wudu is carried out for purity of body and mind
8
Q
Sawm description
A
No eating/drinking from dawn until dusk No sexual relations No TV or video games Considerable behaviour People in need are the exception
9
Q
Zakah description
A
Those who can give 2.5% of their income to charity or their mosque
10
Q
Hajj description
A
Once in their life, Muslims go on a pilgrimage to Mecca They go to Mecca Circle the great mosque 7 times Drink from the Zamzam well Walk between hills As-Safa and Al-Marwa Pray from noon until sunset Throw 7 pebbles at the 3 jamarat Have a feast of sacrifice Pray at the prophet’s mosque Finally, visit the Great Mosque
11
Q
Preparation for Salah
A
The call to prayer (Adhan)
Men go to the Mosque to pray, some women do as well
Remove their shoes
Wuzu is the washing process to purify the mind and body
The body is dressed modestly - men wear a topi and women the hijab
