5 Pillars of Islam By: Kristian B.

SHAHADA

SHAHADA

• First thing whispered into infants ear
• Establishes monotheism
• “There is no god but God.”

SALAT

SALAT

• Wudu
• Call to prayer by muezzin
• Pray towards Kaa’ba
• Clean praying place
• Preferably pray in a mosque

ZAKAT

ZAKAT

• Purification of wealth
• Donates to orphanages, hospitals…
• Contributes to school fees + teacher salaries
• Pay others debts
• 2.5% of surplus wealth

SAWM

SAWM

• Peace, love, and harmony
• Some are excused from fasting
• Meant to give a POV of less fortunate people
• Meal before dawn and after dusk
• Eid- a party after the fast

HAJJ

HAJJ

• Men wear white garments, women wear modest clothing
• Drink from Zamzam
• Circle Kaa’ba 7x
• Run between two hills
• Pray + camp at Mount Arafat