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The Five Pillars of Islam

Understand the Five Pillars of Islam, which include: (a) Shahadah (the declaration of faith), (b) Salah (performing prayers five times daily), (c) Sawm (observing fasting during Ramadan), (d) Zakah (giving obligatory charity), (e) Hajj (undertaking the pilgrimage to Makkah). Discuss various perspectives on the significance of these beliefs and practices, as well as their influence on the everyday lives of Muslims.

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CambridgeIGCSEReligious StudiesIslam: Beliefs and sacred writings

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  • Understand the Five Pillars of Islam, which include: (a) Shahadah (the declaration of faith), (b) Salah (performing prayers five times daily), (c) Sawm (observing fasting during Ramadan), (d) Zakah (giving obligatory charity), (e) Hajj (undertaking the pilgrimage to Makkah). Discuss various perspectives on the significance of these beliefs and practices, as well as their influence on the everyday lives of Muslims.

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