Question

A merchant spends a large amount of money to travel to the city of Mecca to pray. Which of the following values is he respecting?

A. Axumite morality
B. The Ten Commandments
C. The Five Pillars of Islam
D. Sharia law

Answer 1

He is respecting C) The Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars of Islam are defined as "five basic acts in Islam, considered mandatory by believers and are the foundation of Muslim life." Mecca is regarded as the holiest city in Islam and is located in Saudi Arabia. Many believers go on pilgrimage to this holy city and this action is called "Hajj".

Answer 2

According to the Islamic tradition, there are five pillars of Islam, which every Muslim should obey. While the first four do not need a lot of wealth, the fifth pillar needs to be rich, like a merchant. According to the five pillar of Islam, everyone who is able, that is, has enough money, should travel to Mecca pilgrimage, at least once in a lifetime. Mecca is the most sacred place in Islamic tradition, and this sacred journey presents Hajj, the Arabic word for pilgrimage. So a merchant respects The Five Pillars of Islam.