Question: What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Answer: Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj.
Question: What is Shahada?
Answer: Shahada is the declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is
His messenger.”
Question: How often must a Muslim pray Salah?
Answer: Five times a day.
Question: What is the purpose of Salah?
Answer: To maintain spiritual connection with Allah and follow His guidance.
Question: What is Zakat?
Answer: Zakat is charitable giving, usually 2.5% of one’s savings, to help the needy.
Question: Who must pay Zakat?
Answer: Every financially able Muslim must pay Zakat annually.
Question: What is Sawm?
Answer: Sawm is fasting during the month of Ramadan from dawn to sunset.
Question: Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?
Answer: To develop self-discipline, empathy for the poor, and spiritual growth.
Question: What is Hajj?
Answer: Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must perform at least once in their
lifetime, if able.
Question: When is Hajj performed?
Answer: During the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Question: Can non-Muslims perform Hajj?
Answer: No, only Muslims are allowed to perform Hajj.