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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
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The Five Pillars of Islam are five essential acts that a Muslim believer must carry out during his or her lifetime, and serve as the foundation of the faith.
They include:
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
The Five Pillars of Islam are five essential acts that a Muslim believer must carry out during his or her lifetime, and serve as the foundation of the faith.
They include:
- Shahada, a declaration of belief in one God spoken by Muslim believers
- Salat, five daily prayers
- Zakat, almsgiving
- Sawm, fasting during Ramadan, the holy month
- Hajj, pilgrimage to Mecca at least once during a lifetime