"The Five Pillars of Islam (arkān al-Islām أركان الإسلام; also arkān ad-dīn أركان الدين "pillars of the religion")"
The Five Pillars of Islam are the basic acts of worship that are mandatory for all Muslims, including the declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salah), charity (Zakat), fasting (Sawm), and pilgrimage (Hajj).
Islamic Beliefs: Understanding the core beliefs of Islam including monotheism, prophethood, the Day of Judgment, and predestination.
Prophet Muhammad: Learning about the life of Prophet Muhammad, his teachings, and how he propagated the message of Islam.
Quran: Studying the Quran, the holy book of Islam, its structure, organization, and central themes.
Prayer (Salah): Understanding the significance of prayer in Islam, its times, and the different postures and recitations involved.
Zakat: Learning about Zakat, a charitable obligation in Islam, including its calculation and distribution.
Fasting (Sawm): Understanding the significance of fasting in Islam during the month of Ramadan, the times, and practices involved.
Pilgrimage (Hajj): Understanding the importance of the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, its rituals, and requirements.
Islamic Ethics: Learning about Islamic ethics and moral principles, such as honesty, justice, and compassion.
Islamic Law: Understanding Islamic law, its sources, and its role in regulating daily life for Muslims.
Islamic History: Studying the history of Islam, including the early Islamic societies and the spread of Islam around the world.
Islamic Culture: Learning about Islamic culture, including art, literature, music, and cuisine.
Islamic Science: Understanding the contributions of Muslim scientists and scholars to fields such as astronomy, chemistry, and medicine.
Interfaith Dialogue: Understanding the importance of interfaith dialogue and Islamic perspectives on interfaith relations.
Religious Pluralism: Learning about Islamic attitudes towards religious diversity and pluralism.
Contemporary Issues: Exploring contemporary issues facing the Muslim world, such as political conflicts, social injustice, and extremism.
Shahada or Declaration of Faith: The first and most important pillar of Islam is the testimony of faith or shahada, which is the declaration that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger. It is the foundation of Muslim belief and the acceptance of this statement makes one a Muslim.
Salah or Prayer: The second pillar of Islam is salah or prayer. Muslims are expected to pray five times a day, facing Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Prayers are prescribed at dawn, midday, mid-afternoon, sunset, and nightfall.
Zakat or Almsgiving: The third pillar of Islam is Zakat. It is a form of obligatory charity, and Muslims are required to give a portion of their wealth (generally 2.5%) to help those in need. Zakat is a way of purifying wealth and redistributing it to those who are less fortunate.
Sawm or Fasting: The fourth pillar of Islam is Sawm or fasting. Muslims are required to fast during the month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. This involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset.
Hajj or Pilgrimage: The fifth pillar of Islam is Hajj or the pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. It is mandatory for Muslims who are physically and financially able to perform the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. The pilgrimage takes place during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.
"The Sunni and Shia agree on the basic details of the performance and practice of these acts."
"They are summarized in the Hadith of Gabriel."
"The Shia do not refer to them by the same name (see Ancillaries of the Faith, for the Twelvers, and Seven pillars of Ismailism)."
"They are considered to be obligatory acts of worship for all Muslims."
"They are considered to be obligatory acts of worship for all Muslims."
"The first pillar is Muslim creed."
"The second pillar is prayer."
"Charity to the poor."
"Fasting in the month of Ramadan."
"The pilgrimage to Mecca for those who are able."
"see Ancillaries of the Faith, for the Twelvers, and Seven pillars of Ismailism"
"They are fundamental practices in Islam."
"They are considered to be obligatory acts of worship."
"They are summarized in the Hadith of Gabriel."
"The Shia do not refer to them by the same name."
"The pilgrimage to Mecca for those who are able."
"They are classified as acts of worship."
"Fasting in the month of Ramadan."
"All Muslims are responsible for performing them."