What Was the Impact of the Five Pillars of Islam

question 27

Multiple Choice

What was the impact of the Five Pillars of Islam on regional political structures?

• A) They included declaring allegiance to Islamic political rulers.
• B) They created a doctrinal and legal structure for the empire.
• C) They committed the believer to participating in jihad to spread the faith.
• D) They alienated potential converts, thereby limiting the early spread of the religion.

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