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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:

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:

  1. Shahada, a declaration of belief in one God spoken by Muslim believers
  2. Salat, five daily prayers
  3. Zakat, almsgiving
  4. Sawm, fasting during Ramadan, the holy month
  5. Hajj, pilgrimage to Mecca at least once during a lifetime