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The Koran is a holy and sacred book.

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Learn about Islam, a religion followed around the world. Discover the Five Pillars and how they guide Muslim beliefs, worship and everyday choices.

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Fascinating Fact:

Muslims follow the Five Pillars of Islam. These pillars are important duties that guide belief and behaviour.

In KS2 Religious Education, pupils learn how Muslims believe in one God, follow the Prophet Muhammad, and try to live by the Five Pillars through prayer, charity and careful daily choices.

Key Terms

  • Islam: A religion that teaches belief in one God, called Allah, and follows the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
  • Muslim: A person who follows Islam and tries to live according to its beliefs and practices.
  • Five Pillars: Key duties in Islam that support faith and behaviour, including prayer, charity and fasting.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the Five Pillars of Islam for KS2?

For KS2, the Five Pillars can be explained as five main duties. They include believing in one God, praying, giving to charity, fasting in Ramadan and, for some adults, going on pilgrimage.

How do Muslims show their faith in everyday life?

Muslims may pray regularly, give money or time to help others, speak kindly, dress modestly and try to follow Islamic teaching in their family, school and community life.

What is a mosque and what happens there?

A mosque is a Muslim place of worship. People go there to pray together, listen to talks, learn about their faith and meet other members of the community.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
In which direction do Muslims face when praying?
Towards Mecca
Towards Istanbul
Towards Rome
Towards Jerusalem
The focus of prayer for Muslims is the Ka'aba, which is located in Mecca
2 .
How many times a day should Muslims pray?
Once
Twice
Four times
Five times
Each day, Muslims pray five times: before sunrise, at noon, at mid-afternoon, just after sunset and at night
3 .
Which of the following is NOT a holy and sacred book in Islam?
The Koran
The Psalms
The Bible
De Anima
While the Qur'an (Koran) is considered the final sacred book, the Tawrat (Torah), Zabur (Psalms) and Injil (Bible) are also believed to be holy scriptures
4 .
The name Islam comes from the word 'Salaam', which means .......
love
freedom
peace
justice
'Salaam' means peace, while Islam means 'Submission (or surrender) to the will of Allah'
5 .
The holy month of prayer, fasting and pilgrimage is known as .......
Spring
Eid
Ramadan
Shahadah
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar
6 .
Muslims will often write the initials P.B.U.H. after the name of a prophet. What does this mean?
Please be utterly happy
Peace be upon him
Peace be under heaven
Peace be up high
It is a sign of respect
7 .
Where do Muslims go to worship?
A temple
A church
A synagogue
A mosque
Many mosques in the UK are used as community centres
8 .
How many pillars of Islam are there?
Four
Five
Eight
Ten
The five pillars of Islam are prayer, pilgrimage, almsgiving (giving to charity), fasting and faith
9 .
One of the pillars of Islam is Salah, which means .......
prayer
fasting
giving to charity
pilgrimage
The other four are Tawhid, Zakah, Sawm and Pilgrimage
10 .
What is the name for the pilgrimage to Mecca which all faithful Muslims must try to undertake at least once?
Shahadah
Salah
Hajj
Zakah
Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabia
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Islam

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)
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