FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

SHAHADA

SHAHADA: PROFESSION OF FAITH

• “There is no God but God, Muhammad is his prophet”
• Whispered into infant’s ears.
• Last thing Muslim hears before death.

SALAT

SALAT: 5 DAILY PRAYERS

• Wudu(wash before prayer).
• Muezzin calls prayer from minaret.
• Pray towards Kaaba.
• Must have clean spot to pray.
• Imam leads prayer.

ZAKAT

ZAKAT

• Purifies money.
• Donate 2.5 percent of extra income, more better.
• Used for school, clothing, shelter.
• Can be donated to strangers.
• Pay off other’s debts.

SAWM

SAWM: FASTING DURING RAMADAN

• Month Muhammad was spoken to by God.
• Smoking, gossiping, using foul language not allowed.
• Removes previous sins.
• Helps Muslims get closer to God
• Eid al-fitr end of fasting celebration

HAJJ

HAJJ: PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA

• Must participate once a lifetime.
• Change into Ihram for men, modest clothing for women.
• Circle Kaaba 7 times, pray on Mt. Arafat, run between 2 hills, visit Zamzam spring,
• Sacrifice animal, cut 3 parts.
• Men shave heads, women get haircut.