Islam

Q: What are the Five Pillars of Islam? A:

1. Declaration of Faith (Shahada)

2. Prayer (Salat) – five times a day

3. Almsgiving (Zakat) – 2.5% of wealth to charity

4. Fasting (Sawm) – during Ramadan

5. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) – once in a lifetime

Q: How is Islam similar to Judaism and Christianity? A: All are monotheistic and worship the same God.

Q: Why is Islamic art unique? A: It prohibits depictions of God and Muhammad, using geometric and calligraphic designs instead.