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Why does this background show the word ISLAM on pillars? What could it be saying?. What happens if things are not supported? What could be a support for Islam?. Which 5 of the following do you need to do, if you genuinely believe in a religion? Pray by yourself Go on retreats and pilgrimages
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Why does this background show the word ISLAM on pillars?What could it be saying? What happens if things are not supported? What could be a support for Islam?
Which 5 of the following do you need to do, if you genuinely believe in a religion? Pray by yourself Go on retreats and pilgrimages Revere the holy people who set up that faith Pray as part of a faith community Stand up for your faith community against attacks Show you are a good person Have a shrine at home Wear special clothing or a sign of your faith Know and believe what your faith teaches Have a personal experience of God **Which of these do you think is essential in any religion, for it to be real? An Introduction to the Five Pillars of Islam To list in English and Arabic, what the “five pillars” are To explain why they are important to Muslims. To evaluate if the pillars are essential to faith
First Pillar Second Pillar Third Pillar Fifth Pillar Fourth Pillar TASK: Turn your book on it’s side, Take a whole page and draw the following diagram IN PENCIL! Leave enough space to write in the column and the base! islam
What are the Five pillars of Islam? • Explain in your own words why the five pillars are important to Islam. (HINT: Support) • The Five Pillars of Islam are important to the religion because... • 2. Which pillar do you think is the most important and Why? • *Think about how each Pillar will IMPACT the person’s everyday life. Give at least two reasons. • Working in Pairs • Take turns to remember • the Arabic name and • the English translation • the explanation for each pillar. • Remember it and then dictate it back to your partner. • BOTH of you write the information into your books. • After each Pillar is complete then swap so your partner goes to the wall to get the next one. • At the end, make sure you both have all the pillars complete. **Create a mnemonic to help you remember the names of the pillars, and what they are about for a mini-test.
Which Pillar ? • I am... • Given to the poor • A declaration of belief in Allah. • Something that happens five times a day • A time when you do not eat. • A pilgrimage to Mecca.
Pillar 1: SHAHADAH This Pillar is believing and saying the words. “There is no god except Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”. Muslims say this when they are praying
Pillar 2:SALAH This Pillar is praying five times a day. There are set prayers All Muslims should • face Mecca in Arabia • pray on a prayer mat. • wash before they pray. There are fixed movements, which include kneeling with the forehead placed on the ground in front. This expresses the servant status of the human being in relation to Allah.
Pillar 3: ZAKAH Each year, Muslims are supposed to give a some of their savings for charity such as helping the poor. In this way, they believe that their wealth is “made pure”
Pillar 4: SAWM Muslim people must not eat food and drink during the month of Ramadan during daylight hours.
Pillar 5: HAJJ This is making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your life, if it can be afforded.
Final Activities • Explain in your own words why the five pillars are important to Islam. (HINT: Support) • The Five Pillars of Islam are important to the religion because... • Which pillar do you think is the most important and Why? • I think the most important pillar is ... Because... *Think about how each Pillar will IMPACT the person’s everyday life. Write a detailed explanation of your opinion giving at least two reasons. (Remember to use PEE. If you would like to achieve a higher level explain why others would disagree with your opinion)* Ext: Look back over your diagram and LEARN each of the pillars for a mini test!
Mini Test: What Pillar Am I? • Write your answers in the back of your books. Bonus marks if you can get both the Arabic word and the English Translation. • I am... • Given to the poor • A declaration of belief in Allah. • Something that happens five times a day • A time when you do not eat. • A special journey to Makkah. • Swap books and give your partner a mark out of 10.
Which pillar do you think is the most important and why? • Be prepared to explain your decision to the class and argue your opinion.