Studied by 67 peopleName the 5 Pillars of Islam
Shahadah
Salat
Zakat
Hajj
Sawm
What is the term that Muslims use for intention?
Niyyah
What does the term Islam mean?
Submission
What is the Shahadah?
The declaration of faith in Islam
Complete the Shahadah "There is no God but Allah..."
".... and Muhammad is his messenger."
The Shahadah declared the Muslim belief in one, complete God. What term is used for the belief in One God?
Monotheism
What does Tawhid mean?
The belief in the oneness of Allah
How many times a day to Muslims pray according to the pillar of Salat?
5
This pillar refers to praying 5 times a day.
Salat
Finish the quote from Prophet Muhammad in the Hadith - "If one of you sleeps and misses a prayer [...] let him offer the prayer..."
"... when he remembers"
Both the Qur'an and the Hadith contain a story of Muhammad speaking to Allah about how many times to pray. According to this teaching, what was the original amount suggested by Allah?
50 times
Which Prophet changed Allah's mind about how many times a Muslim should pray?
Musa (Moses)
Finish this teaching from Prophet Muhammad "Wherever the hour of prayer overtakes you, you shall perform it. That place is..."
"...mosque"
What pillar refers to giving?
Zakat
What percentage of wealth is given as Zakat?
2.5%
What other name is given to Zakat?
The purification of wealth
Giving Zakat is believed to free Muslims from what?
Temptation, greed and pride
Muslims believe they are stewards or guardians over the planet and the people in it. What term do they use for this role?
Khalifah
What pillar refers to fasting?
Sawm
When do Muslims practice Sawm?
During the month of Ramadan
Name two reasons Muslims fast.
The Qur'an and the Hadith tell them to
It helps them practice self-discipline and control
It helps them remember Prophet Muhammad's fasting.
It shows commitment to Allah
It remembers other people in poverty
Name two things that Muslims will give up during the practice of sawm
Eating and drinking during daylight hours, smoking, sex, evil thoughts
Finish this quote from the Qur'an "But fast is best for you..."
"... if only you knew."
What pillar refers to pilgrimage in Islam?
Hajj
Where do Muslims go to perform pilgrimage?
Mecca
How many times are Muslims expected to go on Hajj?
Once in a lifetime
What colour do Muslims wear during Hajj?
White
Why do Muslims wear white on Hajj?
Show equality between members of the Muslim community (Ummah)
Name one important prophet or person remembered during Hajj.
Prophet Muhammad, Prophet Ibrahim and his wide, Adam and Hawwa (Eve)
What term is used for the 'House of Allah' that Muslims walk around during Hajj?
The Ka'bah
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