PILLARS OF ISLAM

PILLARS OF ISLAM

SHAHADAH

The declaration of Faith - To bear witness or testify that there is no god but one (Allah), and Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is his prophet or messenger.

SALAH

The five daily prayers are performed at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and night. The prayers are offered in Arabic language and facing the direction of Mecca.

ZAKAT

The Alms Tax –Giving 2.5% of one's wealth to the poor and needy.

HAJJ

The Pilgrimage - Making a pilgrimage to Mecca to the Ka'bah at least once in a lifetime. The Ka'bah was built by Prophet Ibrahim (RA) (Abraham) and one of his sons. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) restored it to worship Allah. For this reason it is a very sacred place to Muslims.

SAWM

Fasting - To Fast during the holy month of Ramadhan. Muslims fast during the daylight hours in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar called Ramadan. The purpose is to remind people of the goodness of what they have and to show equality with the poor. Ramadan is a time for study and self-discipline.