Islamic Pillars Flashcards
What is the Shahada?
The profession of faith “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”
The Shahada is the first pillar of Islam and signifies the monotheistic belief in Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad.
What does Salat refer to in Islam?
The ritual prayer of praise to God five times a day in the direction of Mecca
Salat can take place in any clean area and is a fundamental practice for Muslims.
Define Zakat.
Almsgiving; possessions are given to the less fortunate of the community, paid once a year
Zakat means purification and growth, emphasizing the importance of charity in Islam.
What is Sawm?
Fasting during Ramadan, where Muslims abstain from food, evil thoughts, drinking, smoking, and sex during the day
Ramadan is the month when Muhammad first received the message of Allah, and the fast is broken in the evenings with a light meal, culminating in the feast of Eid al-Fitr.
What is the significance of Hajj in Islam?
A pilgrimage to Kaaba in Mecca that capable Muslims must take at least once in their lifetime
The Kaaba is a cube-shaped shrine located in the center of the Great Mosque, and pilgrims circle it seven times.
Fill in the blank: Zakat means _______.
[purification and growth]
True or False: Salat is performed only once a day.
False
Salat is performed five times a day.
During which month do Muslims observe Sawm?
Ramadan
What must Muslims do during Sawm?
Abstain from food, evil thoughts, drinking, smoking, and sex during the day
The fast is broken in the evenings with a light meal.
What is the ritual action associated with Hajj?
Circle the Kaaba seven times
This act is a key component of the pilgrimage.
