The Five Pillars of Islam

• The Creed. (Shahada) There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet.
• The Fast. (Saum) From dawn to sunset during the ‘Holy Month’ of Ramadan.
• Almsgiving. (Zakat) Muslims are expected to give 2.5% of their income to the poor.
• Prayer. (Salat) Muslims are required to pray five times a day facing Mecca.
• Pilgrimage. (Hajj) All Muslims who can afford it are expected to travel to Mecca at least once.

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