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Islam
Islam means submission to the will of Allah (God). Followers are Muslims. The holy book is the Qur'an, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
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Islam means submission to the will of Allah (God). Followers are Muslims. The holy book is the Qur'an, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Beliefs
- Tawhid: belief in one God, Allah.
- Prophets, including Adam, Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Isa (Jesus) and Muhammad, the final prophet.
- Angels, holy books, the Day of Judgement and life after death.
The Five Pillars of Islam
- Shahadah: the declaration of faith.
- Salah: prayer five times a day, facing Makkah.
- Zakah: giving a share of wealth to the poor.
- Sawm: fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
- Hajj: pilgrimage to Makkah at least once if able.
Practices
Prayer in mosques (Friday congregational prayer), halal food rules, festivals: Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (festival of sacrifice).
Islam in Zimbabwe
Islam came with traders and later migrants; there are Muslim communities and mosques in many towns. Mosques run schools (madrasas) and charities.
Exam tip: Learn the Five Pillars in order with their meanings – they are frequently tested.
Check yourself
- Name the holy book of Islam.
- List the Five Pillars of Islam.
- What is celebrated at Eid al-Fitr?
Show answers
- The Qur'an.
- Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj.
- The end of the month of fasting (Ramadan).
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