Five Pillars of Islam

Shahada

Shahada

• First thing heard at birth & last thing at death
• To convert to Muslim you have to speak the Shahada twice in font of 2 witnesses
• Pledge to God to treat him well & do duty for him

Salat

Salat

• You can pray anywhere
• Fridays are the religious day
• The person that calls to pray is called the Imam
• The Imam starts pray by calling out "God is most great"
• Quilab compasses will point in the direction to pray towards

Zakat

zakat

• 2.5% of Muslims income is given to charity
• Builds water fountains
• Will support hospitals & orphanages
• Pays for clothing, soup kitchens & shelters
• Helps other religious

Siyam/Swam

Siyam/Swam

• Teaches equality & self control
• Understanding the poor
• The month when god first revealed his message to Muhammad
• Avoid gossip & bad deeds
• Big meals before sunrise & after sunset

hajj

hajj

• Wear white
• Men shave their heads and women trim their hair
• Journey lasts 5 days
• Walk around Kaaba 7 times
• Stoning of the Devil