R.S. Islam

Question 1

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

Answer 1

Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj

Question 2

What is Shahada?

Answer 2

Declaration of faith - there is only one God (Allah) and that Muhammad pbuh is his messenger

Question 3

What is Salah?

Answer 3

Prayer - Muslims should only pray 5 times a day. Only pray after Wudu and in the direction of Mecca

Question 4

What is Zakat?

Answer 4

Charity - giving 2.5% of your wealth (after meeting basic needs). Sadakah is giving more than this amount.

Question 5

What is Sawm?

Answer 5

Fasting especially during the month of Ramadan (no food or drink during daylight hours

Question 6

What is Hajj?

Answer 6

Going on pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your life during Dhul Hijjah

Question 7

What is the Quran?

Answer 7

The holy book for Muslims. Only fit for worship if it is in Arabic and must be treated with respect.

Question 8

What is a prophet?

Answer 8

A human called by Allah to spread a message