The Five Pillars Of Islam Subject: Religious Education Name: Nathaniel Hall Date of Submission: April 9‚ 2014 Table Of Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….……1 Objectives…………………………………………………………………………………….…2 The Shahadah……………………………………………………………………………….….3 The Salat…………………………………………………………………………………………..4 The Zakat……………………………………………………………………………….………...5 The Sawm……………………………………………………………………………………….…6 The Hajj…......................................................................
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Shaz Anwar The Five Pillars of Islam “La ilaha ila Allah; Muhammadur-rasul Allah‚” There is no god but Allah; Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah. This essential phrase in Islam is termed “Shahadah” which literally means “to witness” and is the first pillar of Islam. Any Muslim or any individual that wants to convert to Islam must recite and more importantly‚ must truly believe this statement. It is the first words that are heard through the ears of a newborn‚ and is stressed from thereon
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The Five Pillars of Islam Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. It also has received a lot of criticism from Christians and others who perceive it as a bed for terrorism. Many people don’t realize however that this religion is much like Christianity. Christianity was built upon the words of many prophets with Jesus Christ being the most prolific. Islam was built on the words from Muhammad who the Muslims view as their most prolific prophet. Muhammad spoke the words
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1. According to the class text the five pillars of Islam are part of the Muslim law called Shari’ah. The five pillars are the fundamentals of the law that consist of "pronouncing the confession of faith‚ performing salaat prayers‚ fasting during the month of Ramadan‚ Zakat (charity) and Hajj (spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca)". One of the five pillars‚ pronouncing the confession of faith‚ states that there is only one true God and that only God deserves to be worshipped. This ideology of one true God
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The second on the list of the five pillars is “Salat” daily prayers. They are expected to pray five times a day and it must be at dawn‚ noon‚ afternoon‚ evening‚ sunset and at night. The rhythm of the day is determined by these five prayers. They can be performed only at a clean place and it must be facing toward the Mecca. To help become one with Allah‚ these times of prayer help them found their strength and patience so that they can work with each other. They also have a mosque where all Muslim
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every muslim 3. and that they will obey all the commitments of Islam in their life These words are the first words newborns hear‚ and the last words heard by the dying. A Muslim lives with these sentences‚ hears them and utters them at least once every day Part of the ritual prayer in the 2nd pillar of Islam For sunni Muslims‚ it is the first of the five pillars of faith; while the Shi’a connects it to their lists of pillars of faith The Shahadah has certain conditions that makes a
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Five Pillars of Islam The Five Pillars of Islam are like guidelines for Muslims. Created by the Prophet Muhammad‚ each gives details on what Muslims should do to be more favorable unto God. All pillars are mandatory and in a way‚ has an order to them‚ starting with the basic of the First Pillar. The First Pillar of Islam is Islam’s Creed of Declaration or Shahadah. The Shahadah is very brief stating‚ “There is no god‚ but God‚ and Muhammad is his Prophet (216).” The statement reaffirms their monotheistic
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Understanding Islam Felicia Lombard REL 134 November 13‚ 2014 William Umstetter Understanding Islam Islam is a world religion and Muslims are the people who practice it. All Muslims have the same essential beliefs and are shared with values and God approach centered to the world. Many different cultures and people practice Islam. The prime source of Muslims’ faith and practice is the Qur’an‚ and the wordings that were transcribed fourteen years ago have not been changed. The basis of Muslim’s life
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Camerin Johnson March 4‚ 2010 What is religion? It is a set of beliefs concerning the cause‚ nature‚ and purpose of the universe. There are tons of religions‚ but to name a few major ones: Christianity‚ Islam‚ Buddhism‚ Judaism‚ and Hinduism. Which one did you get on your throw of the dice? I was born a Christian and let me tell you the exciting advantages are of living a Christian life under the command of Jesus Christ. When you are born there is the great ritual called the baptism
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12/17/2010 Five Pillars of Islam Islam is a monotheism religion. This means that they believe in a sole God (Allah) and that this is the only God. They also believe that this God’s purpose is creation‚ sustenance‚ guidance‚ and judgment. They believe that their purpose is to make the world a better place. The Five Pillars are a foundation for their religion. The first pillar is belief and witness. This means giving full belief to Allah and spreading the word of this faith. The second pillar is daily
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