Shahadah

08 February 2021

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What do Muslims believe about the

shahadah?Unit: Islamic Practices

Tell your partner what

you remember about

the five pillars.

Shahadah

08 February 2021

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Starter:

• Write a statement about your most

important belief.

• Explain why it is your most important

belief.

• How do you show that you live by

this at all times?

• What do you think a devout Muslim might

say is his or her most important belief?

Shahadah

• “There is no god but __________, and ________________ is the prophet of God”

• The other pillars are ________________ of this deeply held belief.

‘There is no _________ except Him,

the Mighty, the Wise.’ (Qur’an 3:18)

This is the most important belief for Muslims.

How do we know this refers to Allah?

When is the Shahadah said?

When is the Shahadah said?

• Announced in the adhan (call to

prayer).

• Whispered into a new-born baby’s ear.

• Said before sleep

• Last words heard on your death-bed.

• Muslim soldiers say these words as

they go to battle.

• What do you need to do

to become a Muslim?

• Conversion or reversion?

What? Why? Key words

For each of the other five pillar:

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Homework

If pillars are not of equal length, what would

happen?

What does this imply about the shahadah?