What are the five pillars of Islam?
In this lesson, we will be studying in detail the five main pillars of Islam; Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj. These are considered by Muslims to be the most important practices of their religion.
What are the five pillars of Islam?
In this lesson, we will be studying in detail the five main pillars of Islam; Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj. These are considered by Muslims to be the most important practices of their religion.
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- Shahada: the declaration that, 'There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God'.
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10 Questions
Q1.
In which year did Mohammad die?
623 BCE
623 CE
632 BCE
Q2.
In which language was the first Qur'an written in?
English
Farsi
Hebrew
Q3.
Which of these accurately describes Shahada?
Fasting in the month of Ramadan.
Giving money to charity.
Making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Praying five times a day.
Q4.
Which of these accurately describes Salat?
Declaring faith in Allah, with Muhammad as his messenger.
Fasting in the month of Ramadan.
Giving money to charity.
Making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Q5.
Which of these accurately describes Zakat?
Declaring faith in Allah, with Muhammad as his messenger.
Fasting in the month of Ramadan.
Making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Praying five times a day.
Q6.
Which of these accurately describes Sawm?
Declaring faith in Allah, with Muhammad as his messenger.
Giving money to charity.
Making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Praying five times a day.
Q7.
Which of these accurately describes Hajj?
Declaring faith in Allah, with Muhammad as his messenger.
Fasting in the month of Ramadan.
Giving money to charity.
Praying five times a day.
Q8.
True or false: Muslims believe in more than one God.
True
Q9.
True or false: Muslims do not believe in the day of judgement.
True
Q10.
True or false: Muslims believe that the Holy books were revealed by God.
False
6 Questions
Q1.
How many pillars of Islam are there?
15
55
6
Q2.
When reciting the Shahadah, Muslims declare their faith in...
More than one God and Muhammad as the final prophet
More than one God and Muhammad as the first prophet
One God and Muhammad as the first prophet
Q3.
All Muslims pray towards
Jerusalem
Medina
Their nearest Mosque
Q4.
In which of the following countries, where Islam is the majority or official religion, is Zakat obligatory?
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Sudan
Tunisia
Turkey
Q5.
During Sawm, which groups of people do not have to fast during the month of Ramadan?
All wealthy people
Healthy men
Q6.
During Tawaj, how many times do Muslims have to circle the Kaaba (House of God)?
5
6
8