The five pillars of Islam are the foundation of the Muslim faith. They are the Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). Muslims are expected to follow these five basic acts of worship over the course of their lifetime as outward expressions of their dedication to Islam.
The five pillars of Islam are the foundation of the Muslim faith. They are the Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). Muslims are expected to follow these five basic acts of worship over the course of their lifetime as outward expressions of their dedication to Islam.
The five pillars of Islam are the foundation of the Muslim faith. They are the Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). Muslims are expected to follow these five basic acts of worship over the course of their lifetime as outward expressions of their dedication to Islam.
The five pillars of Islam are the foundation of the Muslim faith. They are the Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). Muslims are expected to follow these five basic acts of worship over the course of their lifetime as outward expressions of their dedication to Islam.
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The Five Pillars of
Islam We are looking at: The Five Pillars of Islam Lesson Objectives
Know: the 5 pillars of Islam
Understand: what these pillars mean to Muslims Evaluate: think about pillars for ourselves The 5 Pillars Key Q: What are the 5 pillars? What do we mean by pillars? • A pillar is something which supports a building, and stops it falling down. • What do you think the Pillars of Islam are? • The 5 Pillars of Islam are 5 things which a Muslim would do to show they were committed to the religion of Islam Faith - Shahadah Faith It is the first thing The Shahadah is the that is said into a first pillar of Islam. It baby’s ear. is a declaration of faith spoken by all Muslims. The Shahadah must be spoken publicly before a person can be considered a Muslim.
The Qur’an states that
the Shahadah must be There is no God worthy “spoken by the tongue and with the full assent of of the heart”. This worship except Allah, means that is not simply enough to speak and these words; you must also believe them. Muhammad is His Messenger [or Prophet]. Shahadah means: • I bear witness that there is no God but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah Prayer – Salat/Salah •Salat is the second pillar of Islam. ‘Salat’ means ‘prayer’. It is every Muslim’s duty to pray to Allah five times a day.
• The mandatory prayers
performed 5 times a day: * dawn * noon * late afternoon * sunset * before going to bed • Wash before praying. • Face Mecca and use a prayer rug Charity – Zakat Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It is the amount of money that every Muslim who is financially able must pay to support people who are poor and needy. Zakat should be given once a year; however, a Muslim can choose when in this year they wish to pay it.
Zakat can be paid to a mosque or to
Zakat organisations such as Islamic Relief or Muslim Hands.
Traders must give 2.5% of the value of
their goods to Zakat. Fasting - Sawm Sawm is the fourth pillar of Islam. It means fasting. When fasting, Muslims do not eat, drink.
Muslims practise Sawm by fasting
every year in the month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset.
By practising Sawm, a Muslim
develops sympathy for suffering. It also demonstrates discipline and obedience to Allah.كما أنه يدلعلى االنضباط والطاعة هلل. Muslims do not have to fast if they are under 12, too old, pregnant, breastfeeding, travelling or sick. Pilgrimage The Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam. It is the journey to Makkah that every adult Muslim should undertake at least once in their life. The Hajj promotes the bonds of Islamic brotherhood and sisterhood by showing that everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah. 5. The Hajj Those who complete the pilgrimage can add the title hajji to their name. Questions for thinking • How many pillars do Muslims try to act upon? • What is the Muslim word for God? • Who do Muslims believe was the last messenger of God? • How many times each day should Muslims pray? • What language do Muslims use during prayer? • What do Muslims do before they pray? • In which direction do Muslims face when they pray? • During which month do Muslims fast? • Where do Muslims go on pilgrimage?