The Five Pillars of Islam
Bani-al islamu ‘Ala khamsin shahadatayn-la ilaha il-lallahu wa an-na Muhammadar-Rasulallahi wa iqamis-salati wa itai’z-zakati wa saumi ramadana wa hajjil bayti
The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad S said: Five things are the foundation of Islam:
These basic beliefs of Islam come as a package deal. One cannot pick and choose from this list. One has to believe in all of them.
Bani-al islamu ‘Ala khamsin shahadatayn-la ilaha il-lallahu wa an-na Muhammadar-Rasulallahi wa iqamis-salati wa itai’z-zakati wa saumi ramadana wa hajjil bayti
The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad S said: Five things are the foundation of Islam:
- To declare and believe in that there is no one worthy of worship but Allah (God)and Muhammad S is (the last) Rasul (Messenger) of Allah (God).
- To offer Salah (Prayers) five times everyday.
- To pay Zakah (Poor Due Charity) to the poor and the needy once a year.
- To fast during the monthof Ramadan every year.
- Going to Hajj (Pilgrimage to the Ka'bah) once in one’s lifetime.
These basic beliefs of Islam come as a package deal. One cannot pick and choose from this list. One has to believe in all of them.