The Five Pillars Of Islam Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five pillars of Islam?
A
1) Shahadah
2) Salah
3) Zakah
4) Sawm
5) Hajj
2
Q
What is Shahadah?
A
Shahadah is the declaration of faith.
“There is no god but God, Muhammed is his messenger”
This is how a person professes their Muslim faith.
This is the first thing whispered to a baby when it is born, and the last thing a person is expected to say before they die.
3
Q
What is Salah?
A
Salah is prayer 5 times a day. It comes from Muhammad and Muslims are individually responsible for praying at these times. Muslims believe they are in direct communication with God.
4
Q
What is Zakah?
A
It is compulsory charity when Muslims donate money to help the needy.
5
Q
What is sawm?
A
Sawm is fasting in the month of ramadan.
6
Q
What is Hajj?
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Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca.
