The Five Pillars of Islam
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...