The Five Pillars of Islam
The
five pillars of Islam explains the basic concepts of a Muslim's beliefs.
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Shahadatain: The statement made by an
individual to become a Muslim. It states that there is no God but
Allah and Muhammad is his prophet
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Salat: The performance of the mandatory
five
daily
prayers.
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Fajr:
The morning prayer performed before sunrise, |
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Zuhr: The mid-morning prayer performed afternoon. |
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Asr: The mid-afternoon prayer performed half way between noon and
sunset. |
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Maghrib: The prayer performed right after sunset. |
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I'sha: The prayer performed two to three hours after
sunset. |
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Zakat:
The giving of charity to the needy.
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Sawm: The observance of fasting for the holy month of
Ramadan (The month
of fasting)
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Hajj:
The pilgrimage performed to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, by those Muslims who are
financially and physically able to do so.
The
practice of Islam is so much a part of the Muslim's life that it is hard to
separate one from the other. Islam is not only a religion, it is a way of
life. What better way to keep oneself in compliance with Allah's (SWT)
plan for mankind?
The
Link below has detailed information on the five pillars of Islam.
5 Pillars of Islam
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