FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

SHAHADA

SHAHADA

• First and last phrase said to a person (at birth and at death).
• Say twice in front of two witnesses to convert.
• Establishes Monotheism: “There is no god, but God...”

SALAT

SALAT

• Preform Wudu prior to ritual.
• Free choice to pray anywhere (Muezzin preferred).
• Emphasizes closeness to god.
• Preformed at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after nightfall.
• People of any class stand shoulder to shoulder, except for men.

ZAKAT

ZAKAT

• 2.5% of wealth goes to poor neighbors.
• Alike charitable giving in other religions.
• Near end of Ramadan, they remember Gabriels visit to Muhammad.
• They believe in purification.
• Provides assistance for different needs.

SIYAM

SIYAM

• Fasting happens from daybreak through sunset.
• Break their fast by eating dates and other foods.
• Helps with self control.
• Ramadan encourages generosity and equality.
• Teaches about poverty.

HAJJ

HAJJ

• They walk around Kabba seven times counterclockwise.
• They pray at Mount Arafat.
• Preform ritual called Stoning of the Devil.
• Men shave their heads.
• Women wear modest clothing.