The Five Pillars of Islam Quiz

What is the first pillar of Islam?

• Zakat

• Shahada

• Hajj

• Sawm

Which pillar of Islam requires giving a portion of one's wealth to the poor (needy sounds bad)?

• Shahada

• Salat

• Zakat

• Hajj

How many times a day are Muslims required to pray according to the third pillar of Islam?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 7

What is the Arabic term for fasting during the month of Ramadan?

• Zakat

• Sawm

• Hajj

• Salat

Which pillar of Islam is fulfilled by making a pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Shahada

• Salat

• Zakat

• Hajj

During which Islamic month do Muslims fast from dawn until sunset?

• Rajab

• Sha'ban

• Ramadan

• Dhul-Hijjah

The declaration of faith, or Shahada, testifies to the belief in which of the following?

• The importance of charity

• The obligation to pray five times a day

• The oneness of God and Muhammad as His prophet

• The duty to fast during Ramadan

What percentage of a Muslim's savings is typically given as Zakat?

• 1.5%

• 2.5%

• 5%

• 10%

Salat, the second pillar of Islam, involves prayers in which direction?

• Towards the sun

• Towards Jerusalem

• Towards Mecca

• Towards the moon

Which pillar of Islam is considered a communal obligation if the financial means are available?

• Shahada

• Zakat

• Sawm

• Hajj