The Five Pillars
I can explain what the Five Pillars are and give reasons for why each may be seen as the most important.
The Five Pillars
I can explain what the Five Pillars are and give reasons for why each may be seen as the most important.
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Key learning points
- The Five Pillars are important Muslim practices with their basis in the Qur'an and the example of the Prophet Muhammad.
- The Five Pillars are of particular importance to Sunni Muslims.
- The Five Pillars are important practices which 'hold up' the faith of a Muslim.
- There can be a diversity of opinion on which of the Five Pillars is the most important.
Keywords
Hajj - pilgrimage to Makkah with certain steps and actions
Salah - five daily prayers as an act of worship
Sawm - fasting during daylight hours in the month of Ramadan
Shahadah - the statement of faith in Islam
Zakah - 'to purify'; a charity tax where Muslims give 2.5% of their yearly wealth as alms
Common misconception
The Ten Obligatory Acts in Shi'a Islam are completely different from the Five Pillars in Sunni Islam.
Four of the Five Pillars are part of the Ten Obligatory Acts - salah, zakah, sawm and Hajj.
To help you plan your year 10 religious education lesson on: The Five Pillars, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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