The Five Pillars of Islam

This worksheet introduces Grade 4 students to the fundamental practices of Islam, known as the Five Pillars.

Grade 4 Social studies Community & CulturesFive Pillars of Islam

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The Five Pillars of Islam

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet is about the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the basic duties of Muslims.

1. The Five Pillars of Islam are the five basic that Muslims are required to observe.

2. The first pillar, Shahada, is the declaration of in one God, Allah, and that Muhammad is His prophet.

3. Salat is the pillar of daily , performed five times a day facing the Kaaba in Mecca.

4. Zakat is the giving of to the poor and needy.

5. Sawm is the fasting during the holy month of .

6. The pilgrimage to Mecca, called the , is the fifth pillar.

1. All Muslims must go on the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime, no matter what.

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2. Muslims pray five times a day facing towards the city of Jerusalem.

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Match each of the Five Pillars with its correct description.

1. Shahada

a. Fasting during Ramadan

2. Salat

b. Declaration of faith

3. Zakat

c. Pilgrimage to Mecca

4. Sawm

d. Daily prayers

5. Hajj

e. Giving to charity

1. Why do Muslims consider the Five Pillars to be important in their lives?

2. Explain one way that observing a pillar like Zakat (giving to charity) can help a community.