Islam (The Five Pillars)

Islam (The Five Pillars)

1. Shahadah

   • Deceleration of faith
     • Tawhid
       • Acting upon and reading the Shahadah makes Muslims a witness of their faith
   • The first thing said when Muslims wake up
     • Last thing before bed
   • Said to a new born baby
     • Said to the dead
   • Recited during the five daily prayer
   • Do not
     • Commit shirk
       • Follow the example of disbelievers
         • Treat anything as equal to God
   • Do
     • Follow the Word of God (the Quran)
       • Follow the sunnah
         • Put God first
   • Symbolizes that a Muslim's life revolves around Allah and Islam

2. Salah

   • Daily Prayer
     • Fajt

3. Zakah

   • Purification of wealth

4. Sawm

   • Fasting during Ramadan

5. Hajj

   • Pilgrimage to Makkah