The Five Pillars of Islam are the founding beliefs of the religion, and they guide Muslims' practice. Match the correct Pillar of Islam to its description.
(5 points)
-Reducing or stopping the consumption of food for religious practice to be closer to Allah.
-Praying facing Mecca five times a day.
-Any Muslim who is able to should visit Mecca.
-Declaring Allah as the one God.
-Donating money to their community.
-Profession of Faith
-Prayer
-Alms
-Pilgrimage
-Fasting
-Reducing or stopping the consumption of food for religious practice to be closer to Allah: Fasting
-Praying facing Mecca five times a day: Prayer
-Any Muslim who is able to should visit Mecca: Pilgrimage
-Declaring Allah as the one God: Profession of Faith
-Donating money to their community: Alms
What is Profession of Faith?
-Reducing or stopping the consumption of food for religious practice to be closer to Allah.
-Praying facing Mecca five times a day.
-Any Muslim who is able to should visit Mecca.
-Declaring Allah as the one God.
-Donating money to their community.
Profession of Faith, also known as Shahada, is the declaration and affirmation of belief in the oneness of Allah (God) and the prophethood of Muhammad. It involves reciting the Islamic declaration of faith, which is "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger." This is considered the fundamental belief and the first pillar of Islam.
What is Alms?
-Reducing or stopping the consumption of food for religious practice to be closer to Allah.
-Praying facing Mecca five times a day.
-Any Muslim who is able to should visit Mecca.
-Declaring Allah as the one God.
-Donating money to their community.
Alms, also known as Zakat, refers to the act of donating money or giving charity to the less fortunate members of the Muslim community. It is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam and a religious obligation for Muslims who meet the required criteria of wealth. This act of giving is seen as a means of purifying one's wealth and sharing blessings with those in need.
Which statement describes shariah? (1 point)
O The authoritative reference book on medicine in the Middle Ages
O The official currency of the Abbasids Empire
O Commercial institutions that operate as market exchanges, warehouses, and trading centers
O A code of laws that outlines daily life behaviors