What you'll learn
How Muslims put belief into action through the Five Pillars.
The Five Pillars
- Shahadah: the declaration of faith.
- Salah: prayer five times a day facing Makkah.
- Zakah: giving to those in need.
- Sawm: fasting during Ramadan.
- Hajj: pilgrimage to Makkah.
Festivals
- Id-ul-Fitr (end of Ramadan) and Id-ul-Adha (during Hajj).
Exam tips
- Learn all five Pillars in order and the meaning of each.
- Explain why Muslims perform each practice.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting a Pillar or muddling the two Ids.
- Describing actions without their significance.