Pillar #1: Shahada (Faith)
• What is the meaning of the declaration of faith? It is fundamental to a Muslim spiritual life, the meaning of this “there is nothing which has the right to be worshiped except Allah and Muhammad who is his messenger”
• Why do you think that this statement is a significant part of being a Muslim?This means that Muslims choose to only worship one God, their beliefs lie with the faith and their leader, it gives them reassurance that they are doing the right thing in their opinion
Pillar #2: Salat (Prayer)
• Describe the process that Muslims go through to prepare to pray.
They wash themselves to make sure they feel clean for the lord
• Describe the process of praying in Islam. How many times each day, and when, do Muslims pray?
5 times a day, dawn, before sunrise, noon, sunset and night time
• What do the prayers sound like? What do the movements look like?
They speak in Arabic, and make movements that correspond to the prayer
• In which direction do Muslims pray? Why do they face this way? They pray facing towards Mecca which is in Saudi Arabia, as it is the holy land
• What are some of the things Muslims say during prayer? “God is greater” which reminds them that everything else is smaller than Allah
• Why do Muslims pray?Reminds them who they are and to show respect to their God
Pillar #3: Zakaat (Almsgiving)
• What is Zakaat? What is emphasized in Zakaat? When anyone who is employed give a partial amount of their savings to charity and poor. Giving and helping is emphasized
• Why do Muslims make donations? How much money is a person expected to give to charitable causes?
To get more and more blessings, when calculated, you are expected to give 2.5% of total earnings
• What is the relationship between prayer and money?Establishes prayer and money, mentioned 82 times in the Quran, prayer and giving, taking care of others as God takes care of you
• How is zakaat different from ordinary charity that Muslims might give?It is compulsory, gift from almighty, a portion of it belongs to the poor, the poor has a right to your money
Pillar #4: Ramadan (Fasting)
• As part of the Muslim religion, what does it mean to fast?
If you don’t fast you are not a complete Muslim
• Why do Muslims fast?
Spiritual benefits, can give to the needy, purify the soul
• What and when is Ramadan? What is Eid al-Fitr? Dawn till dusk, Eid al-Fitr is the time when you dress well and cook the nice meals and give gifts
Pillar #5: Hajj (Pilgrimage)
• How often must Muslims participate in Hajj? At least once in their lifetime
• Where do Muslims go during Hajj? To the Kaaba in Mecca, spiritual home of Islam
• What and where is the Kaaba? Describe this place. In Mecca, was built by God according to the Quran
• How many Muslims participate in Hajj? Millions
• What is the goal of Hajj? To worship God
• What does it mean to enter spiritual purity? What is the purpose of the special garments?
Before you walk around the Kaaba, you must enter spiritual purity. For woman it is a conscience, for men there is also a special garment. Its purpose is to equalize everybody
• How does Mubarek describe his experiences as a pilgrim?Became so focused in worship, block out everything else
• What is the significance of Abraham to pilgrims?Abraham drove Satan away with stones
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