The Five Pillars of Islam
Watch each of the Videos and provide answers to the questions;
Use this website to answer question one; (Name each Pillar)
Pillar #1: Shahada (Profession of Faith) “ there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of God”
- What is the meaning of the declaration of faith?
Belief in one god
- Why do you think that this statement is a significant part of being a Muslim?
In order to be Muslim you have to believe in one god.
Video – Islam_vid_muslimpray.mov
Pillar #2: Salah (Prayer) Are 5 prayers recited daily.
· Describe the process that Muslims go through to prepare to pray.
They wash themselves and dress appropriately. They wash their hands, face, wet your hair and then your feet.
- Describe the process of praying in Islam. How many times each day, and when, do Muslims pray?
They pray five times a day at dawn, morning, middle of the day, afternoon and evening. They pray shoulder to shoulder, women are behind men, different sex I different rooms.
- What do the prayers sound like? What do the movements look like?
They sing their prayer and it is supposed to be recited. They pray in a prostraite position which is when you go on your knees then back to standing and this is repeated.
- In which direction do Muslims pray? Why do they face this way?
They face towards Mecca which is north west in Australia and they face this way because it is a sacred place and it is the place towards their god.
- What are some of the things Muslims say during prayer?
God is great, God is merciful.
- Why do Muslims pray?
To connect with God and to show they are less than God.
Video – Islam_vid_zakat.mov
Pillar #3: Zakat (Giving of alms, charity) This is usually done in the month of Ramadan. It is designed to help alleviate hardship.
· What is Zakaat? What is emphasized in Zakaat?
Giving to the poor and looking after people like god looks after you.
- Why do Muslims make donations? How much money is a person expected to give to charitable causes?
The minimum is 2.5% of any spare money they have and the more you give the more you have faith with god.
- What is the relationship between prayer and money?
You cannot claim to be a true believer if you don’t give.
- How is zakaat different from ordinary charity that Muslims might give?
Muslims are encouraged to give every time they got to the mosque but Zakat is the big donation.
Video - Islam_vid_islam_celeb.mov
Pillar #4: Sawm (Fasting during the month of Ramadan)
- As part of the Muslim religion, what does it mean to fast?
To purify yourself and your soul and it’s a special communion with their god.
- Why do Muslims fast?
To remind themselves how lucky they are to have food and experience what it is like and it is one of the five pillars.
- What and when is Ramadan? What is Eid al-Fitr?
It is the month of fasting and is during September. Eid al-Fitr is the party after fasting to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
Videos – Islam_vid_hajj (part 1 & 3)
Pillar #5: Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) To be done at least once, and both men and women are encouraged to visit.
· How often must Muslims participate in Hajj?
Once in your lifetime is the minimum.
- Where do Muslims go during Hajj?
To Mecca
- What and where is the Kaaba? Describe this place.
The middle of the mosque and is a big black box which is a house for god.
- How many Muslims participate in Hajj?
Approximately 2 million
- What is the goal of Hajj?
To show your commitment to Allah
- What does it mean to enter spiritual purity? What is the purpose of the special garments?
They wear white robes, no deodorant and no underwear. They wear this to show purity and simplicity. Shows that everyone is equal
- How does Mubarek describe his experiences as a pilgrim?
He says it broadens your scope to other people’s lives.
- What is the significance of Abraham to pilgrims?
Abraham was also a pilgrim and he made the first pilgrimage to Mecca.
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