Transcript Activity 1.2 The Prophet Muhammad

Islam as a Way of Life
Islam as a Way of Life
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Five Pillars of Islamic Faith
Shahada: Profession of Faith: “There is only one
God, Allah, and Muhammad is his Prophet”
Salat: Daily Worship: pray five times a day; facing
Mecca, in a clean place, 8 points touching the
ground
Zakat: Almsgiving: 2 ½ % of a Muslim’s income or
1/40th of all they possess annually
Sawm: Fast: from sunrise to sunset during the holy
time of Ramadan
Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca: undertaken once in a
lifetime; reminder of equality between all Muslims