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The Teachings of Islam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Qur'an | the holy book of the religion of Islam |
| Sunnah | the example that Muhammad set for Muslims about how to live |
| Five Pillars of Faith | the most basic acts of worship for Muslims: faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca |
| jihad | represents Muslims' struggle with challenges within themselves and the world as they strive to please God |
| shari'ah | a body of Islamic law based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah |
| hadith | accounts of Muhammad's words or actions that are accepted as having authority for Muslims |
| Shahadah | the First Pillar of Islam; the profession or declaration of faith |
| Salat | the Second Pillar of Islam; daily ritual prayer |
| imam | a leader of prayer in a mosque |
| Zakat | the Third Pillar of Islam; almsgiving or charity (giving to those in need) |
| Siyam | the Fourth Pillar of Islam; fasting or going without food to show their devotion to God |
| Ramadan | the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims are required to fast |
| Hajj | the Fifth Pillar of Islam; the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca |