Shahada- Profession of Faith  At least once in their life the Muslim demonstrates his belief in one God.  He recites: “There is only one God (Allah) and Muhammad is his Prophet.”

Salat- Daily Worship  Pray five times a day  Guided by a precise set of rituals  Pray at: dawn, noon, midafternoon, sunset, and dusk  No day of rest set aside  Friday afternoon is a day of collective prayer

Zakat- almsgiving  Charity  Muslims give 2 ½% of their income or 1/40 th of all they possess annually.  Islam recognizes that material things are important to life.  Some people have more than others  Muslims want to help those who are less fortunate.

Sawm- Fast  Ritual fast  From sunrise to sunset  Takes place during the holy month of Ramadan  This is the month Muhammad received his original commission as a prophet.  Muslims do not eat or drink in the day.

Hajj- Pilgrimage  Pilgrimage to Mecca  Undertaken once in a lifetime  Reminder of equality between all Muslims  Must be physically and economically in a position to do so.  It commemorates the trials and tribulations of Abraham, his wife Hajrah, and their son Ishmael.

Five Pillars Summary Copy Chart: Study for quiz Arabic English 1. Shahada Profession of Faith 2. Salat Daily Worship 3. Zakat Almsgiving - Charity 4. Sawm Ritual Fast- Ramadan 5. Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca