Islam: 5 Pillars Of Islam Flashcards
Name the first pillar of Islam and what it means.
The first pillar of Islam is Shahadah. It is a special statement Muslims repeat many times a day. They whisper it into the ear of a new-born baby. They teach it to their children when they are old enough to learn it and Muslims hope it will be the last words to cross their lips before they die. The Shahadah is the declaration of faith in Allah.
THIS PILLAR IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PILLAR
Name the second pillar of Islam and what it means.
The second pillar of Islam is Salah. This means prayer. It is every Muslim’s duty to pray five times a da. Salah does not have to be in a mosque - it can be anywhere as long as they begin with Wudu (washing before prayer), they have a prayer mat and they are facing towards Mecca.
Name the third pillar of Islam and what it means.
The third pillar is Zakat and it means charity. Zakat is the amount of money that every Muslim who is financially able must pay to support people who are poor and needy. Zakat should be given once a year, and should be paid to a Mosque or to Zakat organisations such as Islamic Relief or Muslim Hands. Zakat is 2.5% of yearly income.
Name the fourth pillar of Islam and what it means.
The fourth pillar of Islam is Sawm. It means fasting. Muslims practice Sawm by fasting every year during the month of Ramadan. During this time, Muslims fast from sunrise until sunset. By practicing Sawm, a Muslim develops sympathy for suffering. It also demonstrates discipline and obedience to Allah.
Name the last pillar of Islam and what it means.
The last pillar is Hajj and it is a pilgrimage. It is a journey to Mecca to take part in a very special ceremony which lasts three days. Every adult Muslim should go on Hajj at least once in their life. Some Muslims save for many years to be able to afford to go. Hajj shows that everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah. Everyone wears the same clothes and does the same things.
