Friday, August 6, 2010

5 Pillars of Islam

  1. Faith: The declaration of faith or shahadah, is a simple formula which all the faithful pronounce.
  2. Prayer: Performed five times a day, Salat (or prayer) is a direct link between the worshipper and God .
  3. Fasting: The fact of abstaining from food, drink (including water), and sexual relations, each day from dawn until sunset, during the month of Ramadhan.
  4. Zakat: Giving a proportion of one's wealth for those in need.
  5. Hajj: The annual pilgrimage to Makkah.

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