GCEIslamic Religious StudiesPillars of Islam2019

Which of the following best describes the term 'Sawm' as a pillar of Islam?

AThe annual pilgrimage to Makkah performed in Dhul-Hijjah
BThe obligatory almsgiving paid on qualifying wealth
CThe abstention from food, drink, and sexual relations from dawn to sunset in RamadanCORRECT
DThe five daily ritual prayers performed at prescribed times
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
Sawm refers to the act of fasting, which involves abstaining from food, drink, marital relations, and other nullifiers from the time of Fajr (dawn) until Maghrib (sunset) during the month of Ramadan. Option A describes Hajj, Option B describes Zakat, and Option D describes Salat.
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