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The Five Pillars of Islam

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1. The Profession of Faith — Kalma e  Shahadat The Profession of Faith, the S hahada ,  is the most fundamental expression of Islamic beliefs. It simply states that “There is no God but Allah and Muhammad (PBUH) is his prophet of Allah.” 2. Daily Prayers— Salah Salah, also called Namaz, is the second pillar of Islam and a daily obligation upon all Muslims above baligh (mature) age. Salah plays a fundamental role in the Islamic faith and in this guide, we will explore the most important facets of the second pillar of Islam, including the meaning of salah, muslims pray 5 times a day.  Fajar Zohar Asar Maghrib Ishaa On Friday, many Muslims attend a mosque near midday to pray and to listen to a sermon,  khutba . Salah. The 2nd pillar of Islam 3. Alms-Giving— Zakaat Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, is an obligatory act upon all qualifying Muslims and is the undertaking of submitting a set percentage of his or her profitable wealth to charity. It isn’t an optional ac...
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Basic Knowledge of Islam

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  Islam is considered as one of the fastest growing religions of today. Islam is based on the belief of oneness of Allah SWT, the sole creator of the universe and the heavens above. Islam is not only a religion, it is considered as the complete way of life. The religion of Islam is all about the attributes of peace, harmony, unity, forgiveness, and mercy. With followers increasing by the minute, it’s important for beginners to get a clear understanding of the true value of Islam. Only then can they attain the utmost benefit and blessings from their Lord, Allah SWT. What is Islam? The Arabic term Islam means submission and it is known to be derived from the word peace. As far as a religious context is concerned, Islam refers to the complete submission of one’s will to ALLAH. Whatever actions, deeds and behavior followers of Islam depict in this temporary world, they will be accountable for in the next life or the Hereafter. That is why choices on how to live one’s life should be mad...
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