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What is the required percentage of income that Muslims must give to charity?
What is the required percentage of income that Muslims must give to charity?
Which statement correctly describes the Shahada?
Which statement correctly describes the Shahada?
During which month do Muslims observe Sawm?
During which month do Muslims observe Sawm?
What is the significance of the Ka'bah in Islam?
What is the significance of the Ka'bah in Islam?
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How often are Muslims required to perform Salat each day?
How often are Muslims required to perform Salat each day?
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Study Notes
The Five Pillars of Islam
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Shahada (Testimony of Faith): The declaration of faith, "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet," is central to Islam. Muslims often repeat this throughout the day.
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Salat (Prayer): Five daily prayers are performed facing Mecca: dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and nightfall. Friday congregational prayers are common in Muslim communities.
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Zakat (Charity): Giving alms is obligatory. Muslims believe possessions belong to Allah and contribute 2.5% of their annual savings to those in need.
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Sawm (Fasting): During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn till dusk.
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Hajj (Pilgrimage): Muslims are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their lifetime. This involves 3-6 days of rituals and prayers centered around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, considered the first house of worship built by humankind.
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Test your knowledge of the Five Pillars of Islam, fundamental acts of worship central to the Muslim faith. This quiz covers the Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj, offering insights into their significance and practices. Whether you're a student of religion or just curious, this quiz is perfect for you!
