Questions on the five pillars

7 (a) Give an account of the main aspects of the Muslim

observance of Ramadan. [12]
(b) Explain why this observance is important to the
individual and to the Muslim community. [8]

7 Explain how the Five Pillars of Islam promote communal

solidarity amongst Muslims. [20]

8 (a) Describe the way the five daily prayers [Salat ] are
performed. [12]

7 (a) Outline the Muslim teachings about Zakat. [12]

(b) How does Zakat differ from Sadaqah ? [8]

8 (a) Give an account of the main features of the Muslim

observance of Ramadan. [12]
(b) Explain why this observance is important to the
individual and the community as a whole. [8]

7 Discuss the historical, social and religious significance

of the annual pilgrimage [Hajj ]. [20]

9 Explain how the following Pillars of Islam promote

communal solidarity amongst Muslims: Shahadah Salah
Zakat Sawm. [20]

7 In what ways do the observances of prayer (salat ),

almsgiving (zakat ) and fasting (sawm) strengthen ties
within the Muslim community? [20]

8 How do the various ceremonies carried out each year in

the Islamic world remind Muslims of the life and example
of the prophet Abraham? [20]

7 How is observance of the Five Pillars intended to bring a

Muslim closer to God? [20]

7 Explain how practising any two of the Five Pillars of

Islam is intended to remove inequalities in Muslim society.
[20]

7 Outline the ways in which performing the ceremonies of

the annual pilgrimage (hajj) reminds pilgrims of the
prophet Abraham (Ibrahim). How are they likely to be
affected by these reminders of him? [20]