ISLAM FOR BEGINNERS BRS 107.pdf - CUEA

2:158) As a work-oriented religion, Islam requires that a Muslim earn his way to Paradiseby performing the five pillars of the faith.Study Questions 8Critically explain the articles of MuslimCreed and show how they can be helpfulto you.Name and comment of the five pillars andshow how they can help your life.Muslim Fasting is only from sunrise tosunset, do you think that it genuine? Whatis your opinion?We hear from the media that manyMuslims die during pilgrimage to Makka.Do you think that it is a spiritual exercisehat someone must undergo? What is youropinion?Summary 8With this chapter, we have arrived at both the internal andexternal life of a Muslim. The creed and all its content is what AMuslim must believe; the pillars are what a Muslim should do.Although there are many other articles of the Muslim faith, thefive points presented here are the most concise summary of theirfaith. Again, Muslims have many practices but the onespresented here are the most concise summary of the expression oftheir faith. However, someone needs to study this creed and thepillars to get their full content, for they say more than what itstated here. For instance, to believe in one God as expressed inIslam, has a lot of insight, implications and consequences to thedaily life of a Muslim. It also affect the relations betweenMuslims and non-Muslims.Frederic N. Mvumbi,OP Page 41 of 85