Islam - Five Pillars Flashcards
What does Shahadah mean?
Shahadah means witness.
What is the Shahadah?
It is the declaration of faith in the one God and that Muhammad is his messenger.
Where is the Shahadah contained?
The Shahadah is contained in the adhan or the call to prayer.
What must a person do to become a Muslim?
A person must say the Shahadah in front of two witnesses.
How does the adhan begin?
The adhan begins, ‘Allah (God) is the greatest … I bear witness that there is no God but Allah.’
What does reciting the Shahadah indicate for a Muslim?
It indicates a promise to carry out God’s will.
How many compulsory prayer times are there each day?
There are five compulsory prayer times a day.
What does Shahadah involve besides the declaration of faith?
Shahadah also involves ibadah, the desire to worship God and carry out the other four pillars.
How often is the adhan recited?
The adhan is recited five times a day.
What does the adhan serve as for Muslims?
It serves as a constant reminder of the significance of the Shahadah.
What is Salah?
Salah means prayer and is the second Pillar of Islam.
What is du’a?
Du’a is a personal prayer.
Towards where are prayers directed?
Prayers are directed towards the Ka’bah in Makkah/Mecca.
What must a Muslim do before prayer?
A Muslim must perform wudu, which involves washing the hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, neck, behind the ears, and feet.
Where can prayers take place?
Prayers can take place in any clean place.
When must compulsory prayers be said each day?
Between dawn and sunrise (fajr), At noon (dhuhr), In mid-afternoon (asr), At sunset (maghrib), Before midnight (isha’a)
Where do women usually stand during prayer?
Women usually stand behind men.
Where can prayer at home take place?
Prayer at home may be held in any clean room where a point indicates the direction of Makkah/Mecca.
What starts the prayer?
Prayer starts with a series of prayer movements called rakat.
What are Jummah prayers?
Jummah or Friday prayers are held in the mosque.
Where are men encouraged to pray?
Men are encouraged to pray in a mosque.
Where do women pray?
Women pray at home or in a separate area from men.
Who leads the prayers?
Prayers are led by an imam or prayer leader.
Who calls the people to prayer?
The muezzin calls the people to prayer.