Understanding the Five Pillars of Islam

What is the first pillar of Islam, which is the declaration of faith?

• Salah

• Shahada

• Zakat

• Sawm

Which pillar of Islam involves praying five times a day?

• Hajj

• Zakat

• Salah

• Sawm

What is the name of the pillar of Islam that requires Muslims to give to charity?

• Shahada

• Salah

• Zakat

• Hajj

Which pillar of Islam involves fasting during the month of Ramadan?

• Sawm

• Hajj

• Shahada

• Zakat

What is the pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, called?

• Salah

• Zakat

• Hajj

• Sawm

How many times a day are Muslims required to pray as part of the Salah?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

During which month do Muslims fast from dawn until sunset as part of Sawm?

• Muharram

• Ramadan

• Shawwal

• Dhul-Hijjah

What is the minimum percentage of savings that Muslims are required to give as Zakat?

• 1%

• 2.5%

• 5%

• 10%

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Shahada

• Salah

• Jihad

• Zakat

What is the Arabic term for the declaration of faith in Islam?

• Salah

• Shahada

• Zakat

• Sawm