The Five Pillars of Faith
By: Adrian Lam
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S This pillar is to show belief in Allah and in
Muhammad’s prophethood. This also
H requires Muslims to believe Allah created the F
universe. Not only that but they believe in
A heaven and hell.This would influence A
Muslims daily lives by teaching/showing
them to believe in one God and in
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This pillar is when people are called to pray five
Ptimes a day at dawn,noon, midday, sunset, and
S after nightfall. Before praying Muslims must
perform ritual washings. Also Muslims may R
worship anywhere;at home, at work, in
airports,at parks,on sidewalks,etc. This could
A influence Muslims to be ready to pray and/or
Alearn more of their religion.
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This pillar is where Muslims believe wealth C
becomes pure by giving some of it away and H
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Z sharing it will help control greed.Orphanages and R
hospitals are built and supported through this pillar. I
Also this pillar helps provides aid for stranded T
A travelers.This might influence Muslims to share
wealth with others.
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S This pillar is The Qur’an instructing Muslims as F
I a way of worship. During Ramadan, Muslims A
Y fast from the break of dawn to the setting of the S
A sun.During the daylight hours on each day of
M Ramadan,Muslims do not eat or drink anything.
This may influence Muslims to give thanks.
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This pillar is when pilgrims dress in simple white
Iclothing. The pilgrims circle the ka’ba seven times.
Next, they run between two small hills. This
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A might show Muslims to respect each other and/or
Lrepresent purity equality.
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