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5 Pillars Of Islam

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

BY KIRA D
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SHAHADA

PROFESSION OF FAITH
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SHAHADA

  • First words said into a newborn’s ear
  • Establishes Monotheism: “there is no god but God...”
  • Muhammad is the prophet of God: “...and Muhammad is his prophet”
  • To convert, must be said twice in front of 2 witnesses
  • Last words said by a Muslim

SALAT

FIVE DAILY PRAYERS
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SALAT

  • Must perform Wudu before ever prayer
  • Face the qiblah when praying
  • Everyone goes to the mosque on Fridays to pray
  • For lines behind a prayer leader called a imam
  • Praying rugs are carried to have a clean place to pray

ZAKAT

CHARITY
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ZAKAT

  • It is believed that wealth becomes pure when it is shared
  • Must share 2.5% or more of there surplus money
  • Helps provide for things like fountains and orphanages
  • Is similar to charitable giving in other religions
  • Reminder of God’s great gifts to them

SIYAM

FASTING DURING RAMADAN
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SIYAM

  • Teaches self control and shows what it is like to be hungry
  • The fast is normally broken with dates
  • A few people are excused from fasting
  • They go to special prayer services each night
  • At the end of Ramadan, a celebration called Eid al-fitr takes place

HAJJ

PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA ONCE DURING LIFETIME

HAJJ

  • Circle the ka’bah 7 times
  • They “stone the devil”
  • Men shave their heads
  • They run between 2 small hills like Hagar did
  • Sacrifice a sheep of goat and cut it into 3 pieces