Shahada- Profession of

Faith At least once in their life the Muslim

demonstrates his belief in one God.

He recites: “There is only one God

(Allah) and Muhammad is his Prophet.”

Salat- Daily Worship

Pray five times a day

Guided by a precise set of rituals

Pray at: dawn, noon, midafternoon,

sunset, and dusk

No day of rest set aside

Friday afternoon is a day of collective

prayer

Zakat- almsgiving

Charity

Muslims give 2 ½% of their income or

1/40th of all they possess annually.

Islam recognizes that material things are

important to life.

Some people have more than others

Muslims want to help those who are less

fortunate.

Sawm- Fast

Ritual fast

From sunrise to sunset

Takes place during the holy month of

Ramadan

This is the month Muhammad received

his original commission as a prophet.

Muslims do not eat or drink in the day.

Hajj- Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage to Mecca

Undertaken once in a lifetime

Reminder of equality between all Muslims

Must be physically and economically in a position to do so.

It commemorates the trials and tribulations of Abraham, his wife Hajrah, and their son Ishmael.

Five Pillars SummaryCopy Chart:

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1. Shahada Profession of Faith

2. Salat Daily Worship

3. Zakat Almsgiving - Charity

4. Sawm Ritual Fast- Ramadan

5. Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca