The Five Pillars
of ISLAM
The Five Pillars
of ISLAM
1. DECLARATION OF FAITH (Shahada)
One rendering is:
“There is no God but God and Muhammad is His Prophet.”
1. DECLARATION OF FAITH (Shahada)
One rendering is:
“There is no God but God and Muhammad is His Prophet.”
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1. DECLARATION OF FAITH (Shahada)
One rendering is:
“There is no God but God and Muhammad is His Prophet.”
(To become a Muslim one need only recite the Shahada three times before
witnesses.)
1. DECLARATION OF FAITH (Shahada)
One rendering is:
“There is no God but God and Muhammad is His Prophet.”
(To become a Muslim one need only recite the Shahada three times before
witnesses.)
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2. PRAYER
Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers which are performed Five times a day at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall.
2. PRAYER
Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers which are performed Five times a day at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall.
2. PRAYER
Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers which are performed Five times a day at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall.
2. PRAYER
Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers which are performed Five times a day at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall.
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5:7 O ye who believe! when ye prepare for
prayer, wash your faces, and your hands (and
arms) to the elbows; rub your heads (with water); and (wash) your feet to
the ankles.
5:7 O ye who believe! when ye prepare for
prayer, wash your faces, and your hands (and
arms) to the elbows; rub your heads (with water); and (wash) your feet to
the ankles.
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5:7 O ye who believe! when ye prepare for
prayer, wash your faces, and your hands (and
arms) to the elbows; rub your heads (with water); and (wash) your feet to
the ankles.
5:7 O ye who believe! when ye prepare for
prayer, wash your faces, and your hands (and
arms) to the elbows; rub your heads (with water); and (wash) your feet to
the ankles.
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5:7 O ye who believe! when ye prepare for
prayer, wash your faces, and your hands (and
arms) to the elbows; rub your heads (with water); and (wash) your feet to
the ankles.
5:7 O ye who believe! when ye prepare for
prayer, wash your faces, and your hands (and
arms) to the elbows; rub your heads (with water); and (wash) your feet to
the ankles.
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Rik’at (wreck-at) (prostrations) Bending. A collection of prayers at
congregational service, so called because the prayers
are accompanied by bending of the body,
bowing and prostration.
Rik’at (wreck-at) (prostrations) Bending. A collection of prayers at
congregational service, so called because the prayers
are accompanied by bending of the body,
bowing and prostration.
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Rik’at (wreck-at)
Series of ritual prostrations.
Rik’at (wreck-at)
Series of ritual prostrations.
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Rik’at (wreck-at)
Series of ritual prostrations.
Rik’at (wreck-at)
Series of ritual prostrations.
ORIENTATION – QIBLA
(‘Point of Adoration’)
KAABA-MECCA
ORIENTATION – QIBLA
(‘Point of Adoration’)
KAABA-MECCA
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2:143 And We appointed the qiblah which ye formerly observed only that We might know him who followeth the messenger, from him who turneth on his heels.
2:143 And We appointed the qiblah which ye formerly observed only that We might know him who followeth the messenger, from him who turneth on his heels.
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2:143 And We appointed the qiblah which ye formerly observed only that We might know him who followeth the messenger, from him who turneth on his heels.
2:143 And We appointed the qiblah which ye formerly observed only that We might know him who followeth the messenger, from him who turneth on his heels.
ORIENTATION – QIBLA
(‘Point of Adoration’)
KAABA-MECCA
ORIENTATION – QIBLA
(‘Point of Adoration’)
KAABA-MECCA
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MIHRAB
Every mosque contains a
mihrab (prayer niche) which
shows the direction of the
Kaaba (the qibla) from that place.
MIHRAB
Every mosque contains a
mihrab (prayer niche) which
shows the direction of the
Kaaba (the qibla) from that place.
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MIHRAB
Every mosque contains a
mihrab (prayer niche) which
shows the direction of the
Kaaba (the qibla) from that place.
MIHRAB
Every mosque contains a
mihrab (prayer niche) which
shows the direction of the
Kaaba (the qibla) from that place.
Second PillarSecond Pillar'In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Praise be to God, the
Lord of all the Worlds, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate, the
Master of the Day of Judgement; Thee alone do we worship, Thee
alone do we ask for help. Guide us unto the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou givest of Thy
bounty, not of those who anger Thee, not of those who go astray.'
Sura 1:1-7 Recited to begin the obligatory prayer
'In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Praise be to God, the
Lord of all the Worlds, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate, the
Master of the Day of Judgement; Thee alone do we worship, Thee
alone do we ask for help. Guide us unto the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou givest of Thy
bounty, not of those who anger Thee, not of those who go astray.'
Sura 1:1-7 Recited to begin the obligatory prayer
Second PillarSecond Pillar'In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Praise be to God, the
Lord of all the Worlds, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate, the
Master of the Day of Judgement; Thee alone do we worship, Thee
alone do we ask for help. Guide us unto the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou givest of Thy
bounty, not of those who anger Thee, not of those who go astray.'
Sura 1:1-7 Recited to begin the obligatory prayer
'In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Praise be to God, the
Lord of all the Worlds, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate, the
Master of the Day of Judgement; Thee alone do we worship, Thee
alone do we ask for help. Guide us unto the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou givest of Thy
bounty, not of those who anger Thee, not of those who go astray.'
Sura 1:1-7 Recited to begin the obligatory prayer
Second PillarSecond Pillar'In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Praise be to God, the
Lord of all the Worlds, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate, the
Master of the Day of Judgement; Thee alone do we worship, Thee
alone do we ask for help. Guide us unto the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou givest of Thy
bounty, not of those who anger Thee, not of those who go astray.'
Sura 1:1-7 Recited to begin the obligatory prayer
'In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Praise be to God, the
Lord of all the Worlds, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate, the
Master of the Day of Judgement; Thee alone do we worship, Thee
alone do we ask for help. Guide us unto the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou givest of Thy
bounty, not of those who anger Thee, not of those who go astray.'
Sura 1:1-7 Recited to begin the obligatory prayer
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The noon congregational prayer of Friday afternoon is mandated to be a collective prayer and must be said in
a Mosque, and is preceded by a sermon (Khutba). The Imam (prayer leader) is not a priest nor need be the same person every time, but considerations of scholarship and knowledge of the Quran and the
religion are exercised in choosing him .
The noon congregational prayer of Friday afternoon is mandated to be a collective prayer and must be said in
a Mosque, and is preceded by a sermon (Khutba). The Imam (prayer leader) is not a priest nor need be the same person every time, but considerations of scholarship and knowledge of the Quran and the
religion are exercised in choosing him .
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The noon congregational prayer of Friday afternoon is mandated to be a collective prayer and must be said in
a Mosque, and is preceded by a sermon (Khutba). The Imam (prayer leader) is not a priest nor need be the same person every time, but considerations of scholarship and knowledge of the Quran and the
religion are exercised in choosing him.
The noon congregational prayer of Friday afternoon is mandated to be a collective prayer and must be said in
a Mosque, and is preceded by a sermon (Khutba). The Imam (prayer leader) is not a priest nor need be the same person every time, but considerations of scholarship and knowledge of the Quran and the
religion are exercised in choosing him.
Salat
3. ALMS GIVING (Zakat)3. ALMS GIVING (Zakat)
Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually. For most purposes this involves payment each
year of two and a half percent of one's capital.
Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually. For most purposes this involves payment each
year of two and a half percent of one's capital.
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3. ALMS GIVING (Zakat)3. ALMS GIVING (Zakat)
Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually. For most purposes this involves payment each
year of two and a half percent of one's capital.
Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually. For most purposes this involves payment each
year of two and a half percent of one's capital.
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This 2.5% is calculated and given by the individual to the charity of his/her
choice.
This 2.5% is calculated and given by the individual to the charity of his/her
choice.
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19:55. He enjoined upon his people worship and almsgiving, and was
acceptable in the sight of his Lord. (MP)
19:55. He enjoined upon his people worship and almsgiving, and was
acceptable in the sight of his Lord. (MP)
• Zakat Video (Click here)
Zakat
4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH
Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food,
drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up
an equal number of days later in the year.
Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food,
drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up
an equal number of days later in the year.
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4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH
Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until
sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to
break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year.
Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until
sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to
break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year.
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LUNAR CALENDAR
LUNAR CALENDAR
Muslims use a lunar calendar to keep track of their days, weeks,
months and holy days.
Muslims use a lunar calendar to keep track of their days, weeks,
months and holy days.
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The lunar year has 12 months of 29.5 days. 12 x 29.5 = 354 days in a lunar year
compared to 365 in a solar year.
The lunar year has 12 months of 29.5 days. 12 x 29.5 = 354 days in a lunar year
compared to 365 in a solar year.
The seasons move around the year on the lunar calendar. If Christmas were on a lunar calendar it would sometimes take
place in the middle of summer!
The seasons move around the year on the lunar calendar. If Christmas were on a lunar calendar it would sometimes take
place in the middle of summer!
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The lunar year has 12 months of 29.5 days. 12 x 29.5 = 354 days in a lunar year
compared to 365 in a solar year.
The lunar year has 12 months of 29.5 days. 12 x 29.5 = 354 days in a lunar year
compared to 365 in a solar year.
The seasons move around the year on the lunar calendar. If Christmas were on a lunar calendar it would sometimes take
place in the middle of summer!
The seasons move around the year on the lunar calendar. If Christmas were on a lunar calendar it would sometimes take
place in the middle of summer!
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Origin of Christian Fasting
Some of the [Church] Fathers as early as the Fifth century supported the view that … forty days' fast was of Apostolic institution. For example, St. Leo (d. 461) exhorts his hearers to abstain that they may "fulfill with their fasts the Apostolic institution of the forty days“
– Catholic Encyclopedia
Origin of Christian Fasting
Some of the [Church] Fathers as early as the Fifth century supported the view that … forty days' fast was of Apostolic institution. For example, St. Leo (d. 461) exhorts his hearers to abstain that they may "fulfill with their fasts the Apostolic institution of the forty days“
– Catholic Encyclopedia
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Origin of Christian Fasting
Some of the [Church] Fathers as early as the Fifth century supported the view that … forty days' fast was of Apostolic institution. For example, St. Leo (d. 461) exhorts his hearers to abstain that they may "fulfill with their fasts the Apostolic institution of the forty days“ – Catholic Encyclopedia
Origin of Christian Fasting
Some of the [Church] Fathers as early as the Fifth century supported the view that … forty days' fast was of Apostolic institution. For example, St. Leo (d. 461) exhorts his hearers to abstain that they may "fulfill with their fasts the Apostolic institution of the forty days“ – Catholic Encyclopedia
Ramadan
5. PILGRIMAGE (Hajj) 5. PILGRIMAGE (Hajj)
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca — the Hajj — is an obligation only for those
who are physically and financially able to perform it. The annual Hajj begins in the twelfth month of the Islamic year (which is lunar, not solar, so that Hajj
and Ramadan fall sometimes in summer, sometimes in winter).
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca — the Hajj — is an obligation only for those
who are physically and financially able to perform it. The annual Hajj begins in the twelfth month of the Islamic year (which is lunar, not solar, so that Hajj
and Ramadan fall sometimes in summer, sometimes in winter).
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5. PILGRIMAGE (Hajj) 5. PILGRIMAGE (Hajj)
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The annual pilgrimage to Mecca — the Hajj — is an obligation only for those
who are physically and financially able to perform it. The annual Hajj begins in the twelfth month of the Islamic year (which is lunar, not solar, so that Hajj
and Ramadan fall sometimes in summer, sometimes in winter).
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca — the Hajj — is an obligation only for those
who are physically and financially able to perform it. The annual Hajj begins in the twelfth month of the Islamic year (which is lunar, not solar, so that Hajj
and Ramadan fall sometimes in summer, sometimes in winter).
And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son. And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight
because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto
thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called. And also of the son of the
bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed. –Gen 21:11-12
And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son. And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight
because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto
thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called. And also of the son of the
bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed. –Gen 21:11-12
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And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son. And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight
because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto
thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called. And also of the son of the
bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed. –Gen 21:11-12
And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son. And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight
because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto
thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called. And also of the son of the
bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed. –Gen 21:11-12
And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto
Abraham, mocking. Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this
bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with
my son, … Isaac.
–Gen 21:9-10
And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto
Abraham, mocking. Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this
bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with
my son, … Isaac.
–Gen 21:9-10
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And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto
Abraham, mocking. Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this
bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with
my son, … Isaac.
–Gen 21:9-10
And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto
Abraham, mocking. Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this
bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with
my son, … Isaac.
–Gen 21:9-10
And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make
him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget,
and I will make him a great nation.–Gen 17:20
And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make
him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget,
and I will make him a great nation.–Gen 17:20
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And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make
him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget,
and I will make him a great nation.–Gen 17:20
And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make
him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget,
and I will make him a great nation.–Gen 17:20
Muslim tradition holds that Hagar, the handmaiden of
Sarah, and Ishmael, the son she bore to Abraham, were
saved from the agony of thirst in their exile by the
waters of the well of Zamzam, which was opened
for them by the angel Gabriel. This well, which is still giving water, is outside
the Kaaba but within the confines of the Sacred Mosque. …
Muslim tradition holds that Hagar, the handmaiden of
Sarah, and Ishmael, the son she bore to Abraham, were
saved from the agony of thirst in their exile by the
waters of the well of Zamzam, which was opened
for them by the angel Gabriel. This well, which is still giving water, is outside
the Kaaba but within the confines of the Sacred Mosque. …
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GABRIEL PORTRAYED
Muslim tradition holds that Hagar, the handmaiden of
Sarah, and Ishmael, the son she bore to Abraham, were
saved from the agony of thirst in their exile by the
waters of the well of Zamzam, which was opened
for them by the angel Gabriel. This well, which is still giving water, is outside
the Kaaba but within the confines of the Sacred Mosque. …
Muslim tradition holds that Hagar, the handmaiden of
Sarah, and Ishmael, the son she bore to Abraham, were
saved from the agony of thirst in their exile by the
waters of the well of Zamzam, which was opened
for them by the angel Gabriel. This well, which is still giving water, is outside
the Kaaba but within the confines of the Sacred Mosque. …
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GABRIEL PORTRAYED
Muslim tradition holds that Hagar, the handmaiden of
Sarah, and Ishmael, the son she bore to Abraham, were
saved from the agony of thirst in their exile by the
waters of the well of Zamzam, which was opened
for them by the angel Gabriel. This well, which is still giving water, is outside
the Kaaba but within the confines of the Sacred Mosque. …
Muslim tradition holds that Hagar, the handmaiden of
Sarah, and Ishmael, the son she bore to Abraham, were
saved from the agony of thirst in their exile by the
waters of the well of Zamzam, which was opened
for them by the angel Gabriel. This well, which is still giving water, is outside
the Kaaba but within the confines of the Sacred Mosque. …
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GABRIEL PORTRAYED
It is customary for pilgrims to drink from the well and to carry bottles of its water home with
them. In Muslim tradition, Hagar and
Ishmael remained at the site, and the community of Mecca grew around
them.
-Lippman Islam A Way of Life, 24
It is customary for pilgrims to drink from the well and to carry bottles of its water home with
them. In Muslim tradition, Hagar and
Ishmael remained at the site, and the community of Mecca grew around
them.
-Lippman Islam A Way of Life, 24
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GABRIEL PORTRAYED
It is customary for pilgrims to drink from the well and to carry bottles of its water home with
them. In Muslim tradition, Hagar and
Ishmael remained at the site, and the community of Mecca grew around
them.
-Lippman Islam A Way of Life, 24
It is customary for pilgrims to drink from the well and to carry bottles of its water home with
them. In Muslim tradition, Hagar and
Ishmael remained at the site, and the community of Mecca grew around
them.
-Lippman Islam A Way of Life, 24
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GABRIEL PORTRAYED
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Pilgrimage:
The Hajj
Pilgrimage:
The Hajj
This major pilgrimage must be made in the Month of Pilgrimage (Dhu 'l-Hijja) the last month of the Muslim
lunar calendar, between the 8th day of the month
and the 12th or 13th.
This major pilgrimage must be made in the Month of Pilgrimage (Dhu 'l-Hijja) the last month of the Muslim
lunar calendar, between the 8th day of the month
and the 12th or 13th.
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This major pilgrimage must be made in the Month of Pilgrimage (Dhu 'l-Hijja) the last month of the Muslim
lunar calendar, between the 8th day of the month
and the 12th or 13th.
This major pilgrimage must be made in the Month of Pilgrimage (Dhu 'l-Hijja) the last month of the Muslim
lunar calendar, between the 8th day of the month
and the 12th or 13th.
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At times there are more than
one million souls
participating in the annual Hajj
At times there are more than
one million souls
participating in the annual Hajj
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At times there are more than
one million souls
participating in the annual Hajj
At times there are more than
one million souls
participating in the annual Hajj
The Hajj takes place entirely in Mecca and
the surrounding
area
The Hajj takes place entirely in Mecca and
the surrounding
area
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The Kaaba is a cube-shaped building about 5
stories high.
The Kaaba is a cube-shaped building about 5
stories high.
Kaaba
Mecca Mosque
Pilgrims start with 7 circumambulations of the
Kaaba, counter-clockwise.
Pilgrims start with 7 circumambulations of the
Kaaba, counter-clockwise.
1
Next they must run 7 times
between As-Safa and Al-Marwah.
Next they must run 7 times
between As-Safa and Al-Marwah.
Al-Marwah
As-Safa
2
2
3
3rd stage is to travel to Mina where they stay overnight.
3rd stage is to travel to Mina where they stay overnight.
Mina
4
4th Stage is on to the Plain of Arafat for all day prayer.
4th Stage is on to the Plain of Arafat for all day prayer.
Plain of Arafat
4th Stage is on to the Plain of Arafat for all day prayer.
4th Stage is on to the Plain of Arafat for all day prayer.
Plain of Arafat
Mt. Of Mercy
4
5
Muzdalifah
5th Stage – travel from the Plain of Arafat to
Muzdalifah to spend the night.
5th Stage – travel from the Plain of Arafat to
Muzdalifah to spend the night.
6
6th Stage – On to Mina to throw stones at the pillars
and sacrifice an animal.
6th Stage – On to Mina to throw stones at the pillars
and sacrifice an animal.
Mina
6th Stage – On to Mina to throw stones at the pillars and sacrifice an animal.
6th Stage – On to Mina to throw stones at the pillars and sacrifice an animal.
THREE PILLARS
6
Stoning the DevilStoning the Devil
7th Stage – Return to Mecca and complete 7
more circuits of the Kaaba.
7th Stage – Return to Mecca and complete 7
more circuits of the Kaaba.
7
Mecca Mosque
7
7th Stage – Return to Mecca and complete 7
more circuits of the Kaaba.
7th Stage – Return to Mecca and complete 7
more circuits of the Kaaba.
One who has completed the the Hajj
may thereafter
title himself “Haji”
One who has completed the the Hajj
may thereafter
title himself “Haji”
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One who has completed the the Hajj
may thereafter
title himself “Haji”
One who has completed the the Hajj
may thereafter
title himself “Haji”
Hajj, Part I
Hajj, Part II
The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:
The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:
1. DECLARATION OF FAITH (Shahada)
“There is no God but God and Muhammad is His
Prophet.”
1. DECLARATION OF FAITH (Shahada)
“There is no God but God and Muhammad is His
Prophet.”
DECLAR-ATION
The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:
2. PRAYER
Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers which are performed five times a day: dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall.
2. PRAYER
Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers which are performed five times a day: dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall.
DECLAR-ATION
PRAYER
3. ALMS GIVING (Zakat)3. ALMS GIVING (Zakat)
Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually. For most purposes this involves payment each year of two and a half percent of one's capital.
Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually. For most purposes this involves payment each year of two and a half percent of one's capital.
The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:
DECLAR-ATION
PRAYER ALMS
4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH
Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year.
Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year.
The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:
DECLAR-ATION
PRAYER ALMS FASTING
4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH
Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year.
Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year.
The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:
DECLAR-ATION
DECLAR-ATION
PRAYERPRAYER ALMSALMS FASTINGFASTING
The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:
5. The Pilgrimage (Hajj)
The Hajj in the last month of the lunar calendar
5. The Pilgrimage (Hajj)
The Hajj in the last month of the lunar calendar
11 22 33 44 55
A 6th Pillar?A 6th Pillar?
6. JihadWarring against oneself or warring with
others?
6. JihadWarring against oneself or warring with
others?
Shi’ahs Believe in the 12 ImamsShi’ahs Believe in the 12 Imams
12 Imams
To the five pillars Shi’ahs add the belief in the 12 Imams.
12 Imams
To the five pillars Shi’ahs add the belief in the 12 Imams.
‘ALI‘ALI11
HUSAYNHUSAYN33
22 HASSANHASSAN
‘ALI‘ALI44
ABU-BAKRABU-BAKR55
66 JA’FAR-I-SADIQJA’FAR-I-SADIQ
77 MUSA KAZIMMUSA KAZIM
88 IMAM RIDAIMAM RIDA
99 MUHAMMAD TAQIMUHAMMAD TAQI
1010 ‘ALI-NAQI‘ALI-NAQI
1111 HASAN-I-ASKARI HASAN-I-ASKARI
1212 MUHAMMAD MUHAMMAD
END OF SECTION ON THE FIVE PILLARS
OF ISLAM
END OF SECTION ON THE FIVE PILLARS
OF ISLAM
This program was researched, designed and produced by
Dr. Duane K. Troxel of
www.digital-transformations.com
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