These five pillars of Islam are
the foundation of our religion.

1. Shahadah (The Testimony of Faith) “la ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadun rasoolu Allah.” This simply states that there is no god besides Allah, that none has the right to be worshiped besides him, and god has no partner nor son. These are the words in which each person must say with conviction to become a Muslim.

2. Salah (Prayer) We as Muslims are required to pray five times a day. This brings a direct link between the worshipper and Allah.

3. Zakat (Charity) This is the giving of 2.5 percentage of your wealth in cash or a useable form to specified classes of people. It is required once a year. A person may also give as much as they please all year.

4. Saum (Fasting) During the month of Ramadan: All Muslims fast from sunrise until sunset abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and sexual relations.

5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) Each Muslims obligated to once in there lifetime if they are physically and financially able to perform it.

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