Five Pillars of Islam

Acting correctly and sincerely on the five pillars transforms a
Muslim's life into one that is in harmony with nature and thus in
conformity with the will of the Creator.It inspires one to work
towards theestablishment of justice, equality and righteousness in
society, and the eradication of injustice, falsehood and evil.
1. TESTIMONY (Shahadah) , the first of the five basic foundations, is
the declaration,knowingly and voluntarily, of: La ilaha illal lahu
Muhammadur rasulul lah. "There is no god except Allah, Muhammadis the
Messenger of Allah".This declaration is the basis of all actions in
Islam, and the other basic duties follow this affirmation.
2. COMPULSORY PRAYER (Salah) is offered five times a day. It is a
practical demonstration of faith, and keeps a believer in touch with
their Creator.The Salah develops in a believer the qualities of
self-discipline, steadfastness and obedience to the Truth, leading one
to be patient, honest and truthful in the affairs of their life.
3. CHARITY (Zakah) is a compulsory payment from a Muslim's annual
savings. It can only be spent on helping the poor, the needy, and
theoppressed, and for the general upliftment of society. Zakah is one
of the fundamental principles of Islamic economy, which ensuresan
equitable society where everyone has a right to contribute and share.
4. FASTING (Sawm) is the annual obligatory fasting during each day of
the month of Ramadan - the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. One
must refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and sex, from dawn to
sunset. Sawm develops abeliever's moral and spiritual standard and
keeps them away from selfishness, greed, extravagance and other vices.
Sawm is an annualtraining program that increases a Muslim's
determination to fulfill their obligation to the Almighty Lord.
5. PILGRIMAGE (Hajj) is an annual event, obligatoryon those Muslims
who can afford to undertake it, at least once in their lifetime. It is
a pilgrimage (journey) to the "House of Allah" (Al-Ka'bah) in Mecca,
Saudi Arabia, in the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar. Hajj
symbolizes the unity of humankind; Muslims from every race and
nationality assemble together in equality and fraternity to worship
their Lord.

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