The 5 Pillars Of Islam Flashcards
Shahadah
Sincerely reciting the Muslim profession of faith: recited 3 times to one witness to become Muslim
Salah
Performing ritual prayers in the proper way 5 times each day
Zakah
Paying alms (or charity) tax to benefit the poor and the needy
Sawm
Fasting during daylight hours throughout the month of Ramadan
Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Why perform Salah?
Shows humiliation in front of God, raises your rank, wipes sins
Which n. of the 5 pillars is Salah?
2nd most important
How many times a day do you pray in Salah?
5
Fajr
1st Salah- From dawn till sunrise
Dhuhr
2nd Salah- From noon till mid afternoon
Asr
3rd Salah- At mid afternoon
Maghrib
4th Salah- after sunset
Isha
5th Salah- After sunset once completely dark
Why pray so often?
So Allah is at the centre of everyday life and the focus of a Muslim’s mind all the time
How much money do you give in Zakah?
2.5% of one’s wealth each year
Benefits of Zakah
- Self-discipline
- Freeing oneself from the love of money
- Obeying God
Which n. of the 5 pillars is Zakah?
3rd most important
Which n. of the 5 pillars is Shahadah?
1st most important
Which n. of the 5 pillars is Sawm?
4th most important
What is given up in daylight hours?
- Food or drink of any sort
- Smoking
- Sexual activity
What are the reasons for not fasting during Ramadan?
- Being prepubescent
- Pregnant
- Breast-feeding
- Menstruating
- Travelling
Why fast?
- Obeying God
- Self-discipline
- Spiritually stronger
- Fellowship with other Muslims
Eid-Ul-Fitr
Festival to mark the end of Ramadan
Ramadan
The 9th month of the Islamic calendar where Muslims fast during daylight hours
