The Five Pillars of Islam

SHAHADA

SHAHADA

• Monotheism: One God
• Muhammad: Prophet of God
• Muslim: Surrender to God
• The Shahada: First thing a baby hears
• Also the last thing a Muslim hears before death

Salat

Salat

• Wudu: Ritual washing
• Muslims face the qiblah
• A muezzin calls to prayer
• Muslims can be anywhere, but prefered at a mosque
• Allahu akbar: God is most great
• An imam leads the prayer

Zakat

Zakat

• Muslims donate 1/40 of their money above a minimum amount called nisab
• Believed to purify wealth
• Muslims thank God for what they have
• Zakat means "purification"
• Used for important needs like shelter and supporting hospitals

SAWM

SAWM

• No food or drink during the day
• Encourages generosity, equality, and charity
• Ramadan is month Muhammad recived Gods message
• Each night, Muslims pray and a part of the Qur'an is read
• Travelers and those unable to fast don't have to

HAJJ

HAJJ

• Muslims must go at least once in their life
• They circle the Ka'bah 7 times counterclockwise
• Men walk and women run between the two hills Hagar did
• Muslims pray at Mount Arafat
• HAJJ is five days long