FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

SHAHADA

SHAHADA

• First part affirms monotheism “there is no god but god”
• First recitation a Muslim baby hears
• Final recitation before death

SALAT

SALAT

• Pray at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, + early night
• Preform ritual washings (wudu)
• Can worship anywhere
• Muezzin chants call to prayer
• Don’t get a day to rest

ZAKAT

ZAKAT

• Meaning “purification”
• Provides for many needs
• Similar to charitable giving in other religions
• Share 2.5% of extra wealth
• Reminder of God’s gifts

SIYAM

SIYAM

• Fasts from day to sunset
• Fasts for 1 month
• Preform sunset prayer after fasting
• Strive to forgive + give thanks
• Encourage generosity, equality + charity

HAJJ

HAJJ

• Celebrate to re-do prophets past
• Lasts 5 days once a year
• Happens on mount of mercy
• Circle Ka’bah 7 times for ritual
• Divine one comes on day 2 for followers