Pillars of Faith Flashcards
What do the five pillars represent?
A practical expression of Islamic faith, devotion to God and compulsory (fard) worship.
Activities and beliefs that are fundamental to being a Muslim adherent.
What is the Shahadah?
Proclamation of the belief in one God, foundational concept of being a Muslim, denial of anything that falsely claims to be God, the physical sign of the belief in Tawhid- rejection of taghut
What is the Salat?
Five daily prayers from sunrise to sunset which can be performed anywhere facing the direction of Mecca
Why is the Salat significant to Muslim adherents?
Establishes a direct link between worshipper and God, praying for strength and guidance to be a better Muslim.
Proclaims obedience and oneness to Allah, whilst also provides them with the strength to carry out Muslim life
Proclaiming love for Allah
Why is the Shahada significant to Muslim adherents?
Complete submission in Allah, prevents Shirk and upholds Tawhid.
What is the Zahat?
Almsgiving and charity- 2.5% of income towards less fortunate.
Why is the Zahat significant to Muslim adherents?
Purify and cleanse wealth and allow one to be free of greed and selfishness – lose attachment to money and material possessions. Muslims believe all their wealth and possessions belong to Allah, not themselves
Develops a sense of consciousness
What is the Sawm?
A month of fasting during Ramadan. No food, no drink and sexual relationships during sunlight hours.
Why is the Sawm significant to Muslim adherents?
Obedience to Allah, moral and spiritual discipline, cleansing of desire, forgiveness and goodwill
What is Hajj?
Journey to Mecca to retrace the steps of Muhammad and Abraham to achieve spiritual renewal.
Why is the Hajj significant to Muslim adherents?
Putting away riches and acknowledges the quality of all humanity in the sight of Allah. It is about connecting with Allah, forgiveness of sins and emulating scriptural rituals
Shahadah quote
Allah witnesses that there is no deity except Him,
Salat quote
Pray unto me and I will hear your prayer
Zahat quote
whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah.
Sawm quote
Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may develop God-consciousness.
