Muslim Practices

Muslim Practices

5 Pillars (Sunni)

• Shahadah- belief that there is one God, Allah, and muhammed is his prophet
• Sawm- Fasting during Ramadan month
• Salat- ritual prayer 5 times a day
• Zakah- paying money to charity
• Hajj- pilgrimage to mecca

Ten Obligatory Acts (Shi'a)

• Zakah- paying money to charity
• Sawm- fasting during ramadan
• Salah- ritual prayer 5 times a day
• Hajj- pilgrimage to mecca
• Jihad- the fight to defend islam as a faith…