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The Five Pillars of Islam

The five foundational practices that every Muslim must fulfill.

“Islam is built upon five pillars: testifying that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing the prayer, paying the Zakat, making pilgrimage to the House, and fasting in Ramadan.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bukhari & Muslim)
1.

Shahada

الشهادة

Declaration of Faith

Testifying that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad ﷺ is His messenger.

2.

Salah

الصلاة

Daily Prayers

Five daily prayers connecting the servant directly to Allah.

3.

Zakat

الزكاة

Obligatory Charity

Purification of wealth by giving 2.5% annually to those in need.

4.

Sawm

الصوم

Fasting in Ramadan

Fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan.

5.

Hajj

الحج

Pilgrimage to Makkah

The sacred journey to Makkah, obligatory once in a lifetime for those able.

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