The five pillars of Islam

Islam has five basic duties, often called  "The five pillars of Islam". Those are:
1. The Shahada.
2. The Salat.
3. The Ramadan.
4. Zakat.
5. Hajj.
(1) Shahada (Iman)
The announcement of guiltiness, Arabic-" La ilaha illa llah", English-There is no God other than Allah.  The Shahada or Believe to Allah, Kalima present is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah.
Shahada is a saying professing monotheism and accommodating  Mohammed (Sallallaho-Alaihe-wa-Sallam) as God's  messenger. The shahada is a set declaration generally recited in Arabic: “(Ash-hadu al Laa Illaha -Illal- La- Ho- wahdahoo Laa-Sharika Lahoo Wa Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadan Abduhoo wa Rasuluhoo) "(I profess that) there is no god except Allah and (I profess that) Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." as well, it is said that when dying one should recite this declaration of faith. In Azaan (call to prayer) it is recited. When a person needs to revert religions they should narrate this affirmation and believe in it. Shahada is the main pillar in the five pillars of Islam.
(2) Salat or namaz
Salat or namaz is the Islamic prayer. Salat or namaz consists of five daily prayers:  Each prayer consists of a certain amount of  rakkat. A prayer either consists of two, three, or four rakaat. All of these prayers are recited while facing the kaaba in Mecca. Muslims be required to wash themselves before prayer, this washing is called wudu. The prayer is accompanied by a cycle of set positions including; bowing with hands on knees, standing, prostrate self and sitting in a special position (not on the heels, nor on the buttocks, with the toes pointing away from Mecca), usually with one foot tucked under the body. Salat is an important the five pillars of Islam.
(3) Ramadan (Sawn)
Fasting   for the duration of the month of Ramadan (sawm), from sunrise turn over sunset.
Three types of fasting Ramadan or Sawn are recognized by the Quran : Ritual fasting, fasting as compensation for contrition in cooperation (from Al Quran- sura-al- Baqura), and ascetic fasting (from Al Quran- sura al-Ahzab). Ritual fasting is an compulsory act during the month of Ramadan Muslims must abstain from food, drink, and sexual communication from dawn to dusk for the period of this month, and are to be especially mindful of other sins.
Fasting is essential for every Muslim that has reached puberty. The fast is meant to allow Muslims to seek closeness to God, to communicate their gratitude to and dependence on him, in agreement for their past sins, and to remind them of the needy.
(4) Zakāt (almsgiving)
Zakat (almsgiving) for rich Muslim peoples who like to satisfied Allah. In the five pillars of Islam are  Zakāt or alms-giving is the practice of generous giving by Muslims based on accumulated wealth, and is compulsory for all who are able to do so. It is considered to be a individual responsibility for Muslims to ease economic hardship for others and eliminate inequality. Zakat consists of payments 2.5% of one's wealth for the benefit of the poor or needy, including slaves, debtors and travelers.
(5)  Hajj
The Hajj is a pilgrimage  that occurs for the duration of the Islamic month  of  Dhu-al-Hijjah to the holy city of Mecca in Suide Arab. All able-bodied Muslim is obliged to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life span if he or she can afford it. When the pilgrim is approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) from Mecca, he must dress in Ihram clothing, which consists of two white sheets. Both men and women are required to make the pilgrimage to Mecca.

The five pillars of Islam performed regularly. correctly and sincerely they transform a Muslims life, bringing it into line with the wishes of the creator.

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