The 5 Pillars Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 pillars?
A
- Shahadah
- Salat
- Zakat
- Sawm
- Hajj
2
Q
What is Shahadah?
A
Muslims recite the creed as many times as possible daily
3
Q
What is Salat?
A
Muslims pray facing Mecca at five designated times each day
4
Q
What is Zakat?
A
Muslims must give 2.5% of their annual wage to charity
5
Q
What is Sawm?
A
Muslims fast (no food or liquid) during daylight hours at certain times of the year, for example Ramadan
6
Q
What is Hajj?
A
All Muslims (who are financially and physically able) are obliged to go on pilgrimage to Mecca once in their lives. This is to walk in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad and is known as Hajj
