Q. Which of the following are the pillars of Islam?
- Zakat
- Shahada
- Salah
- Sawm
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer:
1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes:
- Zakat is a form of almsgiving, often collected by the Muslim Ummah. It is considered in Islam as a religious obligation, and by Quranic ranking, is next after prayer (salat) in importance. It is one of the five pillars of Islam.
- The first pillar of Islam is the Shahada, the assertion of faith. It is a term for the declaration of faith in one God (Allah) and His messenger.
- Salah(salat) is the Arabic term for the ritual prayer that is obligatory for Muslims to perform five times a day. It forms one of the five pillars of Islam.
- Sawm, fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, is the fourth pillar of Islam. Ordained in the Holy Qur'an, the fast is an act of deep personal worship in which Muslims seek a richer perception of God.