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.
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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?
Salat
Shahada
Zakat
Sawm
2. During which month do Muslims observe Sawm (fasting)?
Muharram
Shawwal
Ramadan
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.
True
False
7. Fasting during Ramadan means abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.
True
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?
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