FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

SHAHADA

SHAHADAH

• Affirm monotheism “there is no god but God.”
• Believe that one all powerful God created the universe.
• Not only believe in God, but also pledge their submission to him.
• Believe in the idea of an unseen world of angels and other beings.
• Believe that all souls will face a day of judgment.

SALAT

SALAT

• Emphasizes religious discipline, spirituality, and closeness to God.
• Prayers at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after nightfall.
• Before, Muslims must perform ritual washings.
• Muslims may worship anywhere.
• Some Muslims carry a prayer rug.

ZAKAT

ZAKAT

• Word zakat means “purification.”
• Reminds people of God’s great gifts to them.
• Zakat also helps other causes that serve the Muslim community.
• Similar to charitable giving in other religions.
• If you walk, you will see the effects of zakat everywhere.

SAWM OR SIYAM

SAWM OR SIYAM

• Muslims fast from daybreak to the setting of the sun.
• Ramadan; month when God first revealed his message to Muhammad.
• Muslims use a lunar calendar.
• Encourages generosity, equality, and charity.
• They visit friends and family, exchange gifts and give to the poor.

HAJJ

HAJJ

• Millions of believers from all over the world come together to Mecca.
• Pilgrims follow what Muslims believe are the footsteps of Abraham and Muhammad.
• They go to the Great Mosque.
• Believe Abraham built the Ka’bah as a shrine to honor God.
• They circle the Ka’bah seven times.