Tuesday, October 6, 2009

The Five Pillars of Islam


FAITH

" There is no god worhy of worship except God and Muhammad is His messenger ".


PRAYER PERFORMANCE
Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers
which are performed five times a day , and are a direct
link between the worshiper and God.


GIVING THE " ZAKAT "
One of the most important principles of Islam is that all things belong to God , and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust .


THE FASTING OF RAMADAN

Every year in the month of Ramadan , all Muslims fast from first light until sundown , abstaining from food , drink , and sexual relations .


THE PILGRIMAGE HAJJ

The annual pilgrimage to Makkah - the Hajj - is an obligation only for those who are physically and financially able to perform it .

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