Number 5
Five pillars of Islam
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Where it comes from
Islam is built on five pillars.
Hadith: Ibn Umar, "Islam is built on five" (Bukhari 8)
For the parent
Say: The Prophet ﷺ said Islam is built on five. Let's count them on one hand: the shahadah, prayer, zakah, fasting in Ramadan and Hajj.
Five, five, on my hand, Five pillars help Islam stand!
Count it: Hold up one hand: one finger for each pillar.
Do it: Name the five daily prayers together: Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha.
Tell me more
Muslims pray five times a day.
Practice: The five daily prayers (Practice)