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The Five Pillars of Islam Worksheet

An educational worksheet for Grade 8 students covering the Five Pillars of Islam, including Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj.

Grade 8 Social studies Community & CulturesFive Pillars of Islam
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C3.D2.His.1.6-8C3.D2.Geo.2.6-8

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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 covers the Five Pillars of Islam, which are fundamental practices for Muslims.

1. Which of the Five Pillars of Islam is the declaration of faith?

a

Salat

b

Shahada

c

Zakat

d

Sawm

2. During which month do Muslims observe Sawm (fasting)?

a

Muharram

b

Shawwal

c

Ramadan

d

Dhul-Hijjah

3. The pilgrimage to Mecca that all able-bodied Muslims are expected to make at least once in their lifetime is called the  .

4. Muslims pray five times a day facing the Kaaba in Mecca, a practice known as  .

5. Giving to charity, or alms-giving, is known as   in Islam.

6. The Shahada is the Islamic declaration of faith, stating there is no god but God and Muhammad is His messenger.

T

True

F

False

7. Fasting during Ramadan means abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.

T

True

F

False

Match each Pillar of Islam with its description.

8. Shahada

 

a. Charity

9. Salat

 

b. Declaration of Faith

10. Zakat

 

c. Prayer

11. Sawm

 

d. Fasting

12. Hajj

 

e. Pilgrimage to Mecca

13. Explain the significance of the Hajj in the lives of Muslims.

14. How does the practice of Zakat benefit both the giver and the receiver in the Muslim community?