In Islam there are five pillars which the Qur’an states are
the framework for worship and a sign of commitment to the faith.
1)
The Shahadah (creed): “I testify that
there is no God except God and I testify that Muhammad is the one true
messenger of God”
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This is the foundation for all
other beliefs and practices of Islam
2)
Salat (prayer:)) A Muslim must pray five
times a day and face Mecca
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is intended to help the mind
focus on God and is seen as a communication with God showing your gratitude and
worship of him
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| Indian-Muslims in prayer |
3)
Almsgiving (zakah):Must give a small
percentage of their earnings to charity, or rather, as “alms”
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Brings hearts together, freeing
people from the shackles of financial debt and aiding travellers
4)
Fasting: During Ramadan, no food or
drink shall enter the body from dawn to dusk
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The fast is meant to encourage
a sense of closeness to God
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| The grand feast that awaits Muslims after fasting |
5)
Pilgrimage to Mecca: During a Muslim’s
life it is mandatory for them to go to Mecca, Muhammad’s birthplace
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Must perform ritual of Hajj:
walk seven times around the Kaaba, walk seven times between Mt. Safa and MT.
Marwah and recounts the steps of Abraham’s wife while she was in search of
water in the desert of Mecca
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| Mecca |
These five pillars are mandatory acts of worship and
followings of Islamic law which impacts every facet of life and society. These
five pillars give guidance on vast areas of life; money, war, environment,
everyday human interaction, etc.
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