What is the Arabic name for the Five Pillars of Islam?

The Arabic name for the Five Pillars of Islam is Arkan-al-Islam or Arkan al-Din.

How many marks do Five Pillars MCQs carry in PPSC Islamiat?

Five Pillars topics consistently yield 3–6 MCQs in PPSC and FPSC One Paper exams. In CSS Islamiat (100 marks), the Arkan al-Islam chapter is a core unit.

What is the literal meaning of Shahadah?

Shahadah literally means testimony in Arabic. It is the declaration that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad (PBUH) is the last messenger of Allah.

What is the Nisab of Zakat in gold and silver?

The Nisab of Zakat is 7.5 tolas of gold or 52.5 tolas of silver. The rate of Zakat on gold, silver and currency is 2.5%.

What are the three Farz of Hajj?

The three Farz (obligatory acts) of Hajj are: (1) Ihram, (2) Wuquf-e-Arafat (stay at Arafat on 9th Zilhajj), and (3) Tawaf-e-Ziyarah (circling the Kaabah seven times).

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Q: What are the Five Pillars of Islam in order?

The Five Pillars of Islam are: (1) Shahadah — Declaration of Faith, (2) Salat — Five daily prayers, (3) Sawm — Fasting in Ramadan, (4) Zakat — Obligatory charity, (5) Hajj — Pilgrimage to Makkah.

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Five Pillars of Islam — Complete Reference for Competitive Exams

The Five Pillars of Islam (Arkan-al-Islam) are the foundation of Muslim religious practice and one of the most consistently tested topics in Pakistan’s competitive examinations. Whether you are sitting for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS, PMS, OTS or CTS, expect 3–6 MCQs from this chapter in every One Paper exam. In CSS Islamiat (100 marks), Arkan al-Islam is a dedicated unit. This page covers all five pillars in depth — Shahadah, Salat, Sawm, Zakat and Hajj — with every fact examiners have ever tested.

The Five Pillars at a Glance

Pillar	Arabic Name	English Name	Meaning
1st	Shahadah	Declaration of Faith	Testimony of belief
2nd	Salat / Namaz	Prayer	Five daily prayers
3rd	Sawm	Fasting	Fasting in Ramadan
4th	Zakat	Alms-Giving	Obligatory charity
5th	Hajj	Pilgrimage	Pilgrimage to Makkah

Daily Prayer Rakats — Quick Reference

Prayer	Time	Sunnah	Farz	After Farz
Fajr	Before sunrise	2	2	—
Zuhr	Midday	4 (before)	4	2 Sunnah + 2 Nafl
Asr	Afternoon	4	4	—
Maghrib	At sunset	—	3	2 Sunnah + 2 Nafl
Isha	Night	4 (before)	4	2 Sunnah + 2 Nafl + 3 Witr + 2 Nafl

Zakat — Key Numbers for Exams

Rate: 2.5% on gold, silver and currency | Nisab (Gold): 7.5 tolas | Nisab (Silver): 52.5 tolas

Heads of Zakat: 8 (mentioned in Surah Tauba, Ayat 60) | Order revealed: 2 A.H. | Full system established: 9 A.H.

Not entitled: Parents, husband, wife, children | Forbidden for: Banu Hashim

Hajj — Farz, Wajibat & Key Locations

Category	Details
Three Farz of Hajj	1. Ihram 2. Wuquf-e-Arafat 3. Tawaf-e-Ziyarah
Six Wajibat of Hajj	1. Wuquf-e-Muzdalifa 2. Saee 3. Stoning the devil (Ramee) 4. Sacrifice (Hady) 5. Shaving/cutting hair 6. Tawaf al-Wida
Types of Hajj	Afrad, Qiran, Tamatae
9th Zilhajj	Youm-e-Arafat (Day of Arafat) — Wuquf-e-Arafat
10th Zilhajj	Youm-e-Nahr (Day of Sacrifice) — Hady (animal sacrifice)
Stoning order	Jamarah al-Ula (small) → Jamarah al-Wusta (middle) → Jamarah al-Aqaba (big)

Five Pillars of Islam — Frequently Asked Questions

The Five Pillars of Islam are: (1) Shahadah — Declaration of Faith, (2) Salat — Five daily prayers, (3) Sawm — Fasting in Ramadan, (4) Zakat — Obligatory charity (2.5% on wealth above nisab), (5) Hajj — Pilgrimage to Makkah once in a lifetime for those who are able.

Five Pillars topics typically yield 3–6 MCQs in PPSC and FPSC One Paper exams. Examiners frequently test: rakat counts of prayers, Zakat nisab and rates, Hajj Farz (Ihram, Wuquf, Tawaf-e-Ziyarah), and literal meanings of Arabic terms like Shahadah, Sawm and Zakat.

The word Zakat is derived from the Arabic root zaka. Its literal meaning is “which purifies”. Zakat purifies a Muslim’s wealth and soul. The rate on gold, silver and currency is 2.5%, applicable once the wealth reaches or exceeds the nisab (7.5 tolas of gold or 52.5 tolas of silver).

The three Farz (obligatory acts) of Hajj are: (1) Ihram — entering the sacred state at the Meeqat, (2) Wuquf-e-Arafat — staying at the plain of Arafat on 9th Zilhajj (Hajj is invalid without this), (3) Tawaf-e-Ziyarah — circling the Kaabah seven times after returning from Arafat.

Fasting in Ramadan became obligatory in 2 A.H. (After Hijra). The command to fast was revealed in the month of Sha’aban, and fasting is commanded in Surah Al-Baqarah. The purpose of fasting as described in the Quran is Taqwa (God-consciousness).

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