The Five Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam (Arkan al-Islam) are the five fundamental acts of worship that every Muslim must perform. They are the foundation of Muslim life and practice, providing a framework for daily living and spiritual growth.

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Overview of the Five Pillars

graph TD
    A[Five Pillars of Islam] --> B["1. Shahadah (Declaration of Faith)"]
    A --> C["2. Salah (Prayer)"]
    A --> D["3. Zakah (Charitable Giving)"]
    A --> E["4. Sawm (Fasting)"]
    A --> F["5. Hajj (Pilgrimage)"]

Pillar	Arabic	Meaning
1	Shahadah	Declaration of faith
2	Salah	Compulsory prayer five times a day
3	Zakah	Giving 2.5% of savings to charity
4	Sawm	Fasting during Ramadan
5	Hajj	Pilgrimage to Makkah

"Islam is built upon five things: the testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; the establishment of prayer; the payment of Zakah; the pilgrimage to the House [of Allah]; and fasting in Ramadan." (Hadith, Sahih al-Bukhari)

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1. Shahadah (Declaration of Faith)