THE SHAHADAH THE SHAHADAH

The Five Pillars

of ISLAM

The Five Pillars

of ISLAM

The The Pillars Pillars of Islamof Islam

1. The Shahadah1. The Shahadah

1. DECLARATION OF FAITH (Shahada)

One rendering is:

“There is no God but God and Muhammad is His Prophet.”

(To become a Muslim one need only recite the Shahada three times before witnesses.)

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The Shahadah of Islam is:The Shahadah of Islam is:

What does it mean?What does it mean?

““There is no God (Allah) but God There is no God (Allah) but God (Allah), and Mohammed is his true (Allah), and Mohammed is his true

prophet.”prophet.”

It seems to have two sections.It seems to have two sections.Muslims believe in only ONE Muslims believe in only ONE God, and reject all others as God, and reject all others as

false - this was important when false - this was important when Mohammed convinced the Mohammed convinced the

Makkans to give up their pagan Makkans to give up their pagan idols.idols.

This means that Muslims accept that Mohammed This means that Muslims accept that Mohammed did receive the Holy Qur’an from Allah and did receive the Holy Qur’an from Allah and

therefore anything he did or said was Allah’s true therefore anything he did or said was Allah’s true will for humanity, and needs to be followed.will for humanity, and needs to be followed.

2. During the “Adhan”2. During the “Adhan” Adhan’ from mosques, calling people to perform Salah (prayer), Adhan’ from mosques, calling people to perform Salah (prayer),

contains the Shahadah as part of it.contains the Shahadah as part of it.

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.

Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.

Ash-hadu alla ilaha illa-llah.Ash-hadu alla ilaha illa-llah.

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but

Allah. Allah.

Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasulullah.Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasulullah.

I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahI bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahHayya Hayya ‘‘ala-s-Salah, hayya ala-s-Salah, hayya ‘‘ala-s-Salah. ala-s-Salah.

Hasten to the Prayer, hasten to the Prayer.Hasten to the Prayer, hasten to the Prayer.

Hayya Hayya ‘‘ala-l-falah, hayya ala-l-falah, hayya ‘‘ala-l-falah.ala-l-falah.

Hasten to real success, hasten to real successHasten to real success, hasten to real success

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.

Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.

From the cradle to the grave, and many times in From the cradle to the grave, and many times in between, the Shahadah is with a Muslim throughout between, the Shahadah is with a Muslim throughout their lifetime.their lifetime.

Its short statement of Islam’s core beliefs make it a Its short statement of Islam’s core beliefs make it a very powerful series of words.very powerful series of words.

It can even be found on the flag of Saudi Arabia (in It can even be found on the flag of Saudi Arabia (in Arabic) the country which contains the city of Arabic) the country which contains the city of Makkah.Makkah.

3.3. The first and last thing a Muslim should hear.The first and last thing a Muslim should hear.

• When a new baby is born in a Muslim family the Shahadah When a new baby is born in a Muslim family the Shahadah should be whispered into its ear and honey put on its lips.should be whispered into its ear and honey put on its lips.

• In addition, when a Muslim dies s/he should try and say the In addition, when a Muslim dies s/he should try and say the Shahadah, or have it said to them, as their last words. Shahadah, or have it said to them, as their last words.

Husny krdar sy noory mujasim ho ja

Kh eblees be tujy dahky to musilma ho jay

SalatSalatSecond Pillar

Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers

Muslims must pray-

Salat-ul-Fajr, at sunriseSalat-ul-Fajr, at sunrise

Salat-ul-Dhuhr, at middaySalat-ul-Dhuhr, at midday

Salat-ul-Asl, in the late afternoonSalat-ul-Asl, in the late afternoon

Salat-ul-Maghrib, at sunsetSalat-ul-Maghrib, at sunset

Salat-ul-Isha, in the eveningSalat-ul-Isha, in the evening

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Rik’at (wreck-at)

Series of ritual prostrations.

Rik’at (wreck-at)

Series of ritual prostrations.

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Rik’at (wreck-at)

Series of ritual prostrations.

Rik’at (wreck-at)

Series of ritual prostrations.

3. ALMS GIVING (Zakat)3. ALMS GIVING (Zakat)

Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually

Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually

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For most purposes this involves payment each year of two and a half percent of one's capital.

4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH

Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until

sundown, abstaining from food, drink.

Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until

sundown, abstaining from food, drink.

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LUNAR CALENDAR

LUNAR CALENDAR

Muslims use a lunar calendar to keep track of their days, weeks,

months and holy days.

Muslims use a lunar calendar to keep track of their days, weeks,

months and holy days.

The Hajj takes place entirely in Mecca and

the surrounding

area

The Hajj takes place entirely in Mecca and

the surrounding

area

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The Kaaba is a cube-shaped building about 5

stories high.

The Kaaba is a cube-shaped building about 5

stories high.

Kaaba

Mecca Mosque

Pilgrims start with 7 circumambulations of the

Kaaba, counter-clockwise.

Pilgrims start with 7 circumambulations of the

Kaaba, counter-clockwise.

1

Next they must run 7 times

between As-Safa and Al-Marwah.

Next they must run 7 times

between As-Safa and Al-Marwah.

Al-Marwah

As-Safa

2

2

3

3rd stage is to travel to Mina where they stay overnight.

3rd stage is to travel to Mina where they stay overnight.

Mina

4

4th Stage is on to the Plain of Arafat for all day prayer.

4th Stage is on to the Plain of Arafat for all day prayer.

Plain of Arafat

4th Stage is on to the Plain of Arafat for all day prayer.

4th Stage is on to the Plain of Arafat for all day prayer.

Plain of Arafat

Mt. Of Mercy

4

5

Muzdalifah

5th Stage – travel from the Plain of Arafat to

Muzdalifah to spend the night.

5th Stage – travel from the Plain of Arafat to

Muzdalifah to spend the night.

6

6th Stage – On to Mina to throw stones at the pillars

and sacrifice an animal.

6th Stage – On to Mina to throw stones at the pillars

and sacrifice an animal.

Mina

6th Stage – On to Mina to throw stones at the pillars and sacrifice an animal.

6th Stage – On to Mina to throw stones at the pillars and sacrifice an animal.

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6

Stoning the DevilStoning the Devil

7th Stage – Return to Mecca and complete 7

more circuits of the Kaaba.

7th Stage – Return to Mecca and complete 7

more circuits of the Kaaba.

7

Mecca Mosque

7

7th Stage – Return to Mecca and complete 7

more circuits of the Kaaba.

7th Stage – Return to Mecca and complete 7

more circuits of the Kaaba.

The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:

The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:

1. DECLARATION OF FAITH (Shahada)

“There is no God but God and Muhammad is His

Prophet.”

1. DECLARATION OF FAITH (Shahada)

“There is no God but God and Muhammad is His

Prophet.”

DECLAR-ATION

The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:

2. PRAYER

Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers which are performed five times a day: dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall.

2. PRAYER

Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers which are performed five times a day: dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall.

DECLAR-ATION

PRAYER

3. ALMS GIVING (Zakat)3. ALMS GIVING (Zakat)

Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually. For most purposes this involves payment each year of two and a half percent of one's capital.

Each year a Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually. For most purposes this involves payment each year of two and a half percent of one's capital.

The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:

DECLAR-ATION

PRAYER ALMS

4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH

Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year.

Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year.

The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:

DECLAR-ATION

PRAYER ALMS FASTING

4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH4. FASTING FOR ONE MONTH

Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year.

Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year.

The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:

DECLAR-ATION

DECLAR-ATION

PRAYERPRAYER ALMSALMS FASTINGFASTING

The Five Pillars Are:The Five Pillars Are:

5. The Pilgrimage (Hajj)

The Hajj in the last month of the lunar calendar

5. The Pilgrimage (Hajj)

The Hajj in the last month of the lunar calendar

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A 6th Pillar?A 6th Pillar?

6. JihadWarring against oneself or warring with

others?

6. JihadWarring against oneself or warring with

others?

To fight against the enemies of Islam and muslim is To fight against the enemies of Islam and muslim is called the jihad called the jihad

its my honour that You are my Master....its my dignity that i am Your slave....

ALLAH IS EVERY WHERE ALLAH IS EVERY WHERE