The Five Pillars of Islam

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What is the primary purpose of performing the Zakat pillar?

  • To show gratitude for one's God-given talents
  • To atone for past sins
  • To provide aid to the poor and needy (correct)
  • To demonstrate one's faith in Allah

What is the name of the uncle who raised Prophet Muhammad?

  • Abu Bakr
  • Abu Talib (correct)
  • Ali ibn Abi Talib
  • Umar ibn Al-Khattab

What is the term for the ritual washing performed before prayer in Islam?

  • Zakat
  • Ablution (correct)
  • Hajj
  • Salat

What is the name of the holy book of Islam?

<p>Quran (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of excess wealth that Muslims are required to give to the poor and needy during Zakat?

<p>2.5% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the pilgrimage that Muslims are required to make at least once in a lifetime?

<p>Hajj (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad?

<p>Hadith (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the holy city towards which Muslims face during prayer?

<p>Mecca (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the food that is permissible to eat according to Islamic law?

<p>Halal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Five Pillars of Islam

  • Shahada (Declaration of Faith): Believing and declaring that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
  • Salat (Prayer): Performing the five daily prayers, facing towards the holy city of Mecca.
  • Zakat (Charity): Giving a portion of one's wealth to the poor and needy, usually 2.5% of excess wealth.
  • Sawm (Fasting): Fasting during the month of Ramadan, abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset.
  • Hajj (Pilgrimage): Making a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca at least once in a lifetime, if physically and financially able.

Prophet Muhammad

  • Birth and Early Life: Born in Mecca in 570 CE, orphaned at a young age, and raised by his uncle Abu Talib.
  • Revelations: Received revelations from Allah through the angel Gabriel, starting at the age of 40, which became the Quran.
  • Migration to Medina: Fled to Medina in 622 CE, where he established the first Islamic community.
  • Conquests and Expansion: Led the Islamic community to conquer Mecca and expand Islam throughout the Arabian Peninsula.

Religious Practices

  • Quran: The holy book of Islam, considered the word of Allah as revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
  • Hadith: The sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad, used to guide Islamic law and practice.
  • Mosque: A place of worship, where Muslims gather for daily prayers and Friday congregational prayers.
  • Dietary Laws: Prohibitions on consuming pork, alcohol, and other impurities, with emphasis on halal (permissible) food.
  • Ablution: Ritual washing before prayer, including washing of hands, face, and feet.
  • Islamic Calendar: A lunar calendar, with 12 months, used to determine the dates of Islamic holidays and festivals.

Five Pillars of Islam

  • Shahada: The declaration of faith, affirming that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
  • Salat: Performing five daily prayers, facing towards the holy city of Mecca, to maintain a strong connection with Allah.
  • Zakat: Giving 2.5% of excess wealth to the poor and needy, promoting social welfare and economic justice.
  • Sawm: Fasting during Ramadan, abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset, to develop self-control and empathy for the poor.
  • Hajj: Making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime, if physically and financially able, to promote unity and solidarity among Muslims.

Prophet Muhammad

  • Birth and Early Life: Born in Mecca in 570 CE, orphaned at a young age, and raised by his uncle Abu Talib, shaping his early life experiences.
  • Revelations: Received divine revelations from Allah through the angel Gabriel, starting at the age of 40, which became the foundation of the Quran.
  • Migration to Medina: Fled to Medina in 622 CE, establishing the first Islamic community, and marking a significant turning point in Islamic history.
  • Conquests and Expansion: Led the Islamic community to conquer Mecca and expand Islam throughout the Arabian Peninsula, spreading Islamic teachings and values.

Religious Practices

  • Quran: The holy book of Islam, considered the word of Allah as revealed to Prophet Muhammad, guiding Muslims in their daily lives.
  • Hadith: The sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad, serving as a source of guidance for Islamic law and practice.
  • Mosque: A sacred place of worship, where Muslims gather for daily prayers, Friday congregational prayers, and other religious activities.
  • Dietary Laws: Prohibitions on consuming pork, alcohol, and other impurities, emphasizing the importance of halal (permissible) food for Muslims.
  • Ablution: Ritual washing before prayer, including washing of hands, face, and feet, to maintain spiritual purity.
  • Islamic Calendar: A lunar calendar, with 12 months, used to determine the dates of Islamic holidays and festivals, such as Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

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