Lesson Objectives To know the five main principles that Muslims follow to show their commitment to Allah To understand why these principles are important to Muslims To consider the encouragements and challenges of having to follow the pillars and ID: 476286
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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Lesson Objectives:
To
know
the five main principles that Muslims follow to show their commitment to Allah
To
understand
why these principles are important to Muslims
To
consider
the encouragements and challenges of having to follow the pillars and
evaluate
whether people should have to worship in a set way. Slide2
What are the ‘pillars’ of our lives?
Each and everyone of us will do certain things in life which reflect our beliefs and priorities.
Using the sheet, write down some of the things that you do/believe are important to do.
Compare these with a partner when you have finished: are there any similarities? Slide3
The Five Pillars of Islam
The foundational beliefs of Islam
All Muslims strive to follow these five main principles in order to show their commitment to AllahSlide4
1. Shahadah
(declaring belief)
A declaration of belief a Muslim must make that there is no other god but Allah and that Muhammad is his prophet.
Muslims will recite this declaration daily. Slide5
2. Salah
(prayer)
Muslims will pray to Allah five times a day at specific times, which change with the seasons
These prayers are performed in a set way.
Muslims will stop what they are doing in order to pray at this time, wherever they are Slide6
3. Zakah
(giving)
Muslims are required to give at least 2.5% of their annual income to the poor and needy.
Muslims do this to show their belief that everything they have is from Allah and they should use it in a way that pleases him.
However, Muslims believe that all aspects of life should be characterised by generosity – we should give more of our money and time. Any good deed done for the sake of Allah and others (not for selfish reasons) is known as
sadaqah
. Slide7
4. Sawm (fasting)
Muslims are required to fast during the month of
Ramadan
During this time, Muslims do not eat or drink from dawn to sunset
Fasting during this time helps Muslims to develop self-restraint and focus and depend on Allah.
It also helps them to empathise with those do not have reliable access to food and water. Slide8
5. Hajj (pilgrimage)
Muslims, if they are able, must travel to the holy city of
Makkah
(sometimes written Mecca), which is where the Prophet Muhammad was born, at least once in their lifetime.
Hajj helps Muslims connect to Allah and other believers in a deep and meaningful waySlide9
Task
Working with a partner, complete the table, thinking about what the encouragements and challenges of trying to follow each pillar might be for Muslims.
Extension: which pillar do you believe is the most important to follow and why? Write an answer to this question in your book, giving reasons for your answerSlide10
‘People should be allowed to worship in any way they want’. Do you agree?
Write an answer to this question, making sure that you look at both sides of the argument. Slide11
Quick-fire Quiz: what can you remember from today?
What two things do Muslims declare in the
Shahadah
?
What percentage of their income must Muslims give?
Where do Muslims go on Hajj?
Why do Muslims fast?
Give one challenge of following the five pillars
Give one benefit of following the five pillarsSlide12
Prep
Write a paragraph explaining what personal qualities you think a Muslim would develop if he/she were to follow the Five Pillars. Make sure you refer to specific pillars to support your answer
e.g. A Muslim would need to be organised and disciplined in order to be able to stick to a specific prayer schedule.