The Five Pillars of Islam Vocabulary in Arabic

The Five Pillars of Islam form the foundation of a Muslim’s faith and practices. Here’s a detailed table explaining each pillar with its Arabic term, pronunciation, and English meaning:

Explanation of the Five Pillars

• الشهادة (Ash-shahādah): Shahada is the declaration of faith, stating, “There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger.”
  Romanized Pronunciation: Shahada an la ilaha illa Allah wa anna Muhammadun rasul Allah.
• الصلاة (As-salāh): Muslims perform five daily prayers at specified times to connect with Allah.
  Romanized Pronunciation: Iqamat as-salat.
• الزكاة (Az-zakāh): It is the act of giving a portion of one’s wealth to those in need, emphasizing community welfare.
  Romanized Pronunciation: Ita’ az-zakat.
• الصوم (As-sawm): Fasting during the month of Ramadan includes abstaining from food, drink, and immoral behavior from dawn to sunset.
  Romanized Pronunciation: Sawm Ramadan.
• الحج (Al-hajj): Pilgrimage to Mecca is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those who are physically and financially capable.
  Romanized Pronunciation: Hajj al-bayt liman ista’aa ilayhi sabeela.

Song Lyrics: The Five Pillars of Islam

Arkaan al-Islam khamsa, repeat it clear and loud,
(أركان الإسلام خمسة، رددها صوتا واضحا)
Romanized Pronunciation: Arkaan al-Islam khamsa, raddadaha sawtan wadihan.

Shahada an la ilaha illa Allah, an Muhammadan rasul Allah, with faith we’re proud.
(شهادة أن لا إله إلا الله، أن محمدا رسول الله، ونفتخر بإيماننا)
Romanized Pronunciation: Shahada an la ilaha illa Allah, an Muhammadan rasul Allah, wa naftakhir bi-imanina.

Iqamat as-salat, five prayers every day,
(إقامة الصلاة، خمس صلوات يوميا)
Romanized Pronunciation: Iqamat as-salat, khams salawat yawmiya.

Ita’ az-zakat, give in a charitable way.
(إيتاء الزكاة، بطريقة خيرية)
Romanized Pronunciation: Ita’ az-zakat, bi-tariqa khayriya.

Sawm Ramadan, fasting with devotion and might,
(صوم رمضان، بتفان وقوة)
Romanized Pronunciation: Sawm Ramadan, bi-tafaan wa quwa.

Hajj al-bayt, to Mecca’s holy site.
(حج البيت، إلى موقع مكة المقدس)
Romanized Pronunciation: Hajj al-bayt, ila mawqi’ Makkah al-muqaddas.

Arkaan al-Islam khamsa, the pillars we proclaim,
(أركان الإسلام خمسة، نعلنها بفخر)
Romanized Pronunciation: Arkaan al-Islam khamsa, nu’linuha bi-fakhr.

Living by their guidance, in Allah’s holy name!
(نعيش بهديها، في اسم الله المقدس)
Romanized Pronunciation: Na’eesh bihadyiha, fi ism Allah al-muqaddas.

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