FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

SHAHADA

SHAHADA

• In order to become Muslim, recite 2 times with 2 witnesses.
• Shahada must be last words said and first words heard.
• Recited in mosque.

SALAT

SALAT

• Times for prayer: dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, nightfall.
• Wudu before prayer.
• Able to pray anywhere.
• Praying down on a prayer rug.
• Face direction towards Mecca.

ZAKAT

ZAKAT

• Zakat helps repair cities.
• Zakat helps pay teachers or school fees.
• Creates awareness for Muslims.
• Zakat brings everyone together.
• It is meant to cleanse or purify Muslims.

SAWM/ SIYAM

SAWM/SIYAM

• Muslims eat at sunset with family.
• Ramadan makes Muslims more grateful.
• No gossiping during Ramadan.
• Being able to forgive people.
• Celebration after Ramadan called Eid al-fitr.

HAJJ

HAJJ

• Men wear two-piece white loose clothing.
• Woman wear loose clothing with head cover.
• Circle the Ka’aba counter clockwise 7 times.
• Walk between Hagar’s 2 hills.
• Sacrifice lamb and cut it into 3 pieces.