Vocabulary building on Islamic Religion - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Mecca and Medina are the two holiest cities in Islam. Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and is the site of the Kaaba, the most sacred mosque in Islam. Medina is the city where the Prophet Muhammad migrated after fleeing Mecca and is where he is buried. Both Mecca and Medina are visited by millions of Muslims each year for pilgrimage.

The five pillars of Islam are the five basic beliefs and practices that all Muslims are required to follow. They are:

1. Shahada: The declaration of faith, which states that there is only one God and that Muhammad is his prophet.

2. Salah: The five daily prayers, which are performed at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening.

3. Zakat: The annual giving of alms to the poor and needy.

4. Sawm: Fasting during the month of Ramadan, from dawn to dusk.

5. Hajj: The pilgrimage to Mecca, which is required to be made at least once in a lifetime if possible.