Islam and Muhammad's Five Pillars

Five Pillars of Islam

Introduction to Islam

• The Quran is the sacred holy book of Islam

• Muslims believe that the words in the Quran were revealed to the the Prophet Muhammad from Allah through the angel Gabriel

Five Pillars of Islam-1st Pillar

Shahadah- is the basic creed or declaration of faith that Muslims recite each time they pray

Open Ended

What famous religious book does the Quran compare too?

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2nd Pillar

• Salat or Prayer - The Salat are prayers that are said five times each day. When reciting the prayers, Muslims face toward the holy city of Mecca. They generally use a prayer mat and go through specific motions and positions while praying.

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Third Pillar

• The Zakat is the giving of alms to the poor. Those who can afford it are required to give to the poor and needy.

Multiple Choice

What pillar is known as Salat?

• fasting

• money donations

• prayer

• pilgrimage

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Fourth Pillar

• Fasting - During the month of Ramadan, Muslims must fast (not eat or drink) from dawn to sunset. This ritual is meant to bring the believer closer to Allah.

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Fifth Pillar

• Hajj - The Hajj is a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca. Every Muslim who is capable of travel, and can afford the trip, is to travel to the city of Mecca at least once during their lifetime.

Multiple Choice

What is the Hajj?

• A pilgrimage to the city of Mecca

• The process of buying land

Poll

How could they make the Hajj safer during COVID?

• They can't

• Only allow people that have been tested in

• Spread them out 6 feet apart

• Quarantine them outside for 14 days