Transcript What are the 5 pillars?

Lesson Objectives
Know: the 5 pillars of Islam
Understand: what these pillars mean to Muslims
Evaluate: think about pillars for ourselves
The 5 Pillars
Key Q: What are the 5 pillars?
What do we mean by pillars?
• A pillar is something which supports a
building, and stops it falling down.
• What do you think the Pillars of Islam are?
• The 5 Pillars of Islam are 5 things which a
Muslim would do to show they were
committed to the religion of Islam
Faith - Shahadah
Faith
The Shahadah is the
first pillar of Islam. It
is a declaration of faith
spoken by all Muslims.
The Shahadah must be
spoken publicly before
a person can be
considered a Muslim.
The Qur’an states that
the Shahadah must be
“spoken by the tongue
and with the full assent
of the heart”. This
means that is not
simply enough to speak
these words; you must
also believe them.
It is the first thing
that is said into a
baby’s ear.
There is no God worthy of
worship except Allah, and
Muhammad is His
Messenger [or Prophet].
Prayer – Salat/Salah
•Salat is the second pillar of Islam.
‘Salat’ means ‘prayer’. It is every
Muslim’s duty to pray to Allah five
times a day.
• The mandatory prayers
performed 5 times a day:
* dawn
* noon
* late afternoon
* sunset
* before going to bed
• Wash before praying.
• Face Mecca and use a prayer rug
Charity – Zakat
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It is the
amount of money that every Muslim
who is financially able must pay to
support people who are poor and needy.
Zakat should be given once a year;
however, a Muslim can choose when in
this year they wish to pay it.
Zakat can be paid to a mosque or to
Zakat organisations such as Islamic
Relief or Muslim Hands.
Traders must give 2.5% of the value of
their goods to Zakat.
Fasting - Sawm
Sawm is the fourth pillar of
Islam. It means fasting. When
fasting, Muslims do not eat, drink
or have sex.
Muslims practise Sawm by fasting
every year in the month of
Ramadan. During Ramadan,
Muslims fast from dawn until
sunset.
By practising Sawm, a Muslim
develops sympathy for suffering.
It also demonstrates discipline
and obedience to Allah.
Muslims do not have to fast if
they are under 12, too old,
pregnant, breastfeeding,
travelling or sick.
Pilgrimage
The Hajj is the fifth and
final pillar of Islam. It is the
journey to Makkah that
every adult Muslim should
undertake at least once in
their life. The Hajj promotes
the bonds of Islamic
brotherhood and sisterhood
by showing that everyone
is equal in the eyes of
Allah.
5. The Hajj
 Those who complete the
pilgrimage can add the title
hajji to their name.
Extension:
What do you think is the most important pillar,
explain why.
Write a paragraphs explaining why you think
Muslims keep to the pillars.
My Five Pillars
What I
believe
in…
What I do
everyday…
What charity I
would give to…
What I could
give up…
Where I
would like to
go…
Questions for thinking
• How many pillars do Muslims try to act upon?
• What is the Muslim word for God?
• Who do Muslims believe was the last messenger of
God?
• How many times each day should Muslims pray?
• What language do Muslims use during prayer?
• What do Muslims do before they pray?
• In which direction do Muslims face when they pray?
• What word is used for giving away savings for good
purposes?
• During which month do Muslims fast?
• Where do Muslims go on pilgrimage?
One
question I
would like
to ask.
Two ideas
that I have
understood
Three facts
that I have
learnt.