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  1. How many pillars of Islam are there?

    1. 3
    2. 4
    3. 6
    4. 5

  2. What is the first pillar, the declaration of faith, called?

    1. Shahada
    2. Salah
    3. Sawm
    4. Zakat

  3. What is the second pillar, the five daily prayers, called?

    1. Zakat
    2. Hajj
    3. Salah
    4. Sawm

  4. What is the third pillar, obligatory charity, called?

    1. Sadaqah
    2. Zakat
    3. Fidyah
    4. Kaffarah

  5. What is the fourth pillar, fasting during Ramadan, called?

    1. Sawm
    2. Hajj
    3. Salah
    4. I'tikaf

  6. What is the fifth pillar, the pilgrimage to Makkah, called?

    1. Umrah
    2. Hajj
    3. Ziyarah
    4. Sa'i

  7. How many times must a Muslim perform Hajj if they are able?

    1. Every 5 years
    2. Twice
    3. Every year
    4. Once

  8. What is the standard rate typically given as Zakat on savings?

    1. 1%
    2. 5%
    3. 2.5%
    4. 10%

  9. During Ramadan, fasting runs from what time until sunset?

    1. Sunrise to sunset
    2. Midnight to noon
    3. Dawn to sunset
    4. Dawn to noon

  10. Which pillar is only obligatory for those who are physically and financially able?

    1. Salah
    2. Hajj
    3. Shahada
    4. Sawm

Answer key

5 Pillars of Islam Quiz, correct answers and explanations.

  1. D. 5

    The five pillars, Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj, form the basic framework of Muslim practice.

  2. A. Shahada

    The Shahada is the testimony that there is no god but God and Muhammad is His messenger.

  3. C. Salah

    Salah refers to the five obligatory daily prayers performed at set times.

  4. B. Zakat

    Zakat is a fixed, obligatory share of wealth given annually to those in need.

  5. A. Sawm

    Sawm is fasting from dawn to sunset, observed throughout the month of Ramadan.

  6. B. Hajj

    Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah, obligatory once in a lifetime for those who are physically and financially able.

  7. D. Once

    Hajj is required once in a lifetime for those with the health and means to travel.

  8. C. 2.5%

    2.5% is the widely known rate applied to eligible savings held for a full year.

  9. C. Dawn to sunset

    The fast begins at dawn, before Fajr prayer, and ends at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

  10. B. Hajj

    Hajj carries this condition because it requires travel and resources that not everyone has, unlike prayer, fasting, and the declaration of faith.

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