Pillar #1: Shahaadah
- What is the meaning of the declaration of faith?
- It is fundamental to a Muslim’s spiritual life. The meaning of this: “There is nothing which has the right to be worshipped 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 and one only, their beliefs lie with the faith and there leader. It gives them reassurance that they are doing the right thing in their opinion.
Video – Islam_vid_muslimpray.mov
Pillar #2: Salah (prayer)
- Describe the process that Muslims go through to prepare to pray.
- You should purify yourself by doing something called Wudu. The first step is to intend it in your heart and by uttering, or saying in your mind, the words "bismillah". Then rinse your palms up to the wrist three times, rinse your mouth thrice, wash your nose by sniffing water in it thrice, wash your face three times, then wash your hands up to the elbow, the right hand first then the left hand. Then wipe your head with wet hands, rub your ears with wet hands and wash your right feet up to the ankle and repeat it with your left foot. When washing your hands, arms and feet you should always start with your right one and repeat it three times.
- Describe the process of praying in Islam. How many times each day, and when, do Muslims pray?
PRAYER | TIME FRAME |
Morning | Starts about 1hr and 20min before sunrise and ends about 10min before sunrise. It is recited out loud |
Noon | Begins when the sun passes the meridian and ends about 2 ½ hrs after. It is recited in silence. |
Afternoon | Begins from the time the noon pray time ends and ends about 10mins before sunset. Recited in silence. |
Sunset | Begins soon after sunset and ends before darkness approaches. The first 2 rakahs are recited out loud, and the third is recited in silence. |
Night | Starts from the time the sunset prayer ends and extends til just before the morning prayer. The first 2 rakahs are recited out loud, and last 2 in silence. |
- What do the prayers sound like? What do the movements look like?
- They include chapters of the Quran recited in Arabic. Three of the five daily prayers are recited out loud. They show submission to God e.g. bowing down to God in the Sajdah.
- In which direction do Muslims pray? Why do they face this way?
- Prayer is to be done facing the Qibla (the direction of Mecca.) Mecca is their Holy Centre, they pray towards this as a sign of respect.
- What are some of the things Muslims say during prayer?
- Memorize verses from the Kar’an
- Why do Muslims pray?
- As a sign of respect for their God, and their leader. They feel it is their duty to keep in touch with their faith.
Video – Islam_vid_zakat.mov
Pillar #3: Zaakat
- What is Zakat? What is emphasized in Zakat?
- The word Zakat means both 'purification' and 'growth'. Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need, and, like the pruning of plants, this cutting back balances and encourages new growth.
- Why do Muslims make donations? How much money is a person expected to give to charitable causes?
- Muslims do that for Humanitarian goals only as long as others doing for their relief and sometimes Muslim do that for non Muslims relief because Islam asking Muslims to do good deeds and donate for others even Muslims or not. They donate 2.1% of their income.
- How is zakat different from ordinary charity that Muslims might give?
- It’s a gift from almightily; a proportion of it belongs to the poor.
Video - Islam_vid_islam_celeb.mov
Pillar #4: Ramadon
- As part of the Muslim religion, what does it mean to fast?
- During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset (that is, they refrain from eating or drinking).
- Why do Muslims fast?
- Spiritual benefits can give to the needy, purify the soul
- What and when is Ramadan? What is Eid al-Fitr?
- The 9th month of the Islamic year. Traditionally begins with the actual sighting of the new moon, marking the start of the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar.
Videos – Islam_vid_hajj (part 1 & 3)
Pillar #5: Hajj
· How often must Muslims participate in Hajj?
- At least Once
· Where do Muslims go during Hajj?
- To Mecca
· What and where is the Kaaba? Describe this place.
- It is in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
· How many Muslims participate in Hajj?
- About 2 million years each year
· What is the goal of Hajj?
- To reach a better understanding of their faith
· What does it mean to enter spiritual purity? What is the purpose of the special garments?
- To realize your sins
· How does Mubarek describe his experiences as a pilgrim?
- Focused, not bothered by all the crowds. Spiritual full-filled
· What is the significance of Abraham to pilgrims?
- He was the father of the Israel nation, he was also biblical aggregating to the Bible
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