5 Pillars of Islam
The word Islam (الإسلام) comes from a root word meaning peace, purity, and submission. Islam means submission (to the One and only God, the Creator).
"Islam is that you should testify that there is no deity except Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger, that you should perform salah, pay the Zakah, fast during Ramadan, and perform Hajj to the House, if you are able to do so."
"Islam is that you should testify that there is no deity except Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger, that you should perform salah, pay the Zakah, fast during Ramadan, and perform Hajj to the House, if you are able to do so."
These are the 5 pillars of Islam:
1. Shahada
Statement/declaration of faith
There are 2 forms of the shahada (شهادتان):
1. Shahada
Statement/declaration of faith
There are 2 forms of the shahada (شهادتان):
- لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله - "There is no God but Allah, (and) Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."
- اشهد ان لا إله إلا الله واشهد ان محمدا رسول الله - "I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."
2. Salaat
Prayer (صلاة)
There are 5 obligatory daily prayers (صلاة الفريضة):
Prayer (صلاة)
There are 5 obligatory daily prayers (صلاة الفريضة):
- fajr (صلاة الفجر) - when the first bit of light appears in the sky (dawn, before sunrise)
- dhuhr (صلاة الظهر)- when the sun is directly/straight above the head ("noon")
- 'asr (صلاة العصر) - when the sun is at an angle that creates a shadow that is longer than a person's height
- maghrib (صلاة المغرب) - when the sun sets
- 'isha (صلاة العشاء) - when all light has left the sky (sunset is over)
3. Zakaat
Alms-giving/Charity (الزكاة)
Upon every Muslim is the duty to help their brothers and sisters: zakaat. It is obligatory upon every adult, sane and able-bodied believer. Zakaat is a form of purification-purifying our wealth for the sake of Allah and to realize that whatever we own ultimately comes from Allah and belongs to Allah. Zakaat is a way to contribute to the ummah as well.
According to Islamic regulations that have been agreed upon, zakaat is about 2.5% of a person's total cumulative wealth in one year and must be given every year.
Alms-giving/Charity (الزكاة)
Upon every Muslim is the duty to help their brothers and sisters: zakaat. It is obligatory upon every adult, sane and able-bodied believer. Zakaat is a form of purification-purifying our wealth for the sake of Allah and to realize that whatever we own ultimately comes from Allah and belongs to Allah. Zakaat is a way to contribute to the ummah as well.
According to Islamic regulations that have been agreed upon, zakaat is about 2.5% of a person's total cumulative wealth in one year and must be given every year.
4. Saum/Siyaam
Fasting (الصوم/الصيام)
Every able-bodied, adult, sane believer must fast the month of Ramadan-this is obligatory. Muslims fast from fajr (dawn) to maghrib (dawn). This is an act of spiritual purification. Fasting is done purely for the sake of Allah.
Fasting (الصوم/الصيام)
Every able-bodied, adult, sane believer must fast the month of Ramadan-this is obligatory. Muslims fast from fajr (dawn) to maghrib (dawn). This is an act of spiritual purification. Fasting is done purely for the sake of Allah.
5. Hajj
Pilgrimage (الحج)
Hajj must be performed by able-bodied, adult, sane Muslims in the month of Dhul-Hijjah (the last month of the Hijri calendar). It takes place in Makkah (مكة المكرمة) and Madinah (المدينة المنورة).
Pilgrimage (الحج)
Hajj must be performed by able-bodied, adult, sane Muslims in the month of Dhul-Hijjah (the last month of the Hijri calendar). It takes place in Makkah (مكة المكرمة) and Madinah (المدينة المنورة).
"Islam is that you should testify that there is no deity except Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger, that you should perform salaat, pay the Zakaat, fast during Ramadan, and perform Hajj to the House, if you are able to do so."
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