What are the five pillars of Islam?

In this lesson, we will be studying in detail the five main pillars of Islam; Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj. These are considered by Muslims to be the most important practices of their religion.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.In which year did Mohammad die?

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Q2.In which language was the first Qur'an written in?

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Q3.Which of these accurately describes Shahada?

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Q4.Which of these accurately describes Salat?

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Q5.Which of these accurately describes Zakat?

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Q6.Which of these accurately describes Sawm?

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Q7.Which of these accurately describes Hajj?

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Q8.True or false: Muslims believe in more than one God.

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Q9.True or false: Muslims do not believe in the day of judgement.

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Q10.True or false: Muslims believe that the Holy books were revealed by God.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In which year did Mohammad die?

1/10

Q2.In which language was the first Qur'an written in?

2/10

Q3.Which of these accurately describes Shahada?

3/10

Q4.Which of these accurately describes Salat?

4/10

Q5.Which of these accurately describes Zakat?

5/10

Q6.Which of these accurately describes Sawm?

6/10

Q7.Which of these accurately describes Hajj?

7/10

Q8.True or false: Muslims believe in more than one God.

8/10

Q9.True or false: Muslims do not believe in the day of judgement.

9/10

Q10.True or false: Muslims believe that the Holy books were revealed by God.

10/10

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What are the five pillars of Islam? - Quiz

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Q1.How many pillars of Islam are there?

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Q2.When reciting the Shahadah, Muslims declare their faith in...

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Q3.All Muslims pray towards

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Q4.In which of the following countries, where Islam is the majority or official religion, is Zakat obligatory?

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Q5.During Sawm, which groups of people do not have to fast during the month of Ramadan?

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Q6.During Tawaj, how many times do Muslims have to circle the Kaaba (House of God)?

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Q1.How many pillars of Islam are there?

1/6

Q2.When reciting the Shahadah, Muslims declare their faith in...

2/6

Q3.All Muslims pray towards

3/6

Q4.In which of the following countries, where Islam is the majority or official religion, is Zakat obligatory?

4/6

Q5.During Sawm, which groups of people do not have to fast during the month of Ramadan?

Select four (4) boxes

5/6

Q6.During Tawaj, how many times do Muslims have to circle the Kaaba (House of God)?

6/6

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