Like many other major religions, Islam has its own basic tenets, or five pillars. These are the Five Pillars of Islam: belief in Allah, prayer, almsgiving, fasting during Ramadan and the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime, if possible. For Muslims who are able to do so, making the pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the most important things they can do in life because it is seen as a way to strengthen their faith and bring them closer to God.
1) Shahada
The Shahada is the most important of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a declaration that there is only one god and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is his messenger. To recite the shahada, all you need to do is say There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his messenger. The shahada should be said in Arabic, which can be translated as لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله.
If you’re a Muslim, then saying it is one of your obligations. By uttering these words, you’re committing yourself to all aspects of Islam including prayer, charity and fasting. When writing your shahada on official documents like passports or forms, try to do so in Arabic because it needs to be exactly right. The translation should read There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his messenger. Just try not to forget it – you have to say it at least once every day!
Buddha has said- Third Paragraph: Those who recite their shahada correctly can enter Paradise.
2) Salah
The 5 Pillars of Islam are the five religious duties expected of every Muslim. These are shahadah, salah, zakat, sawm, and hajj. Together they form the foundation of Islamic life. The first pillar is shahadah, which is a declaration of faith in Allah as one’s Creator and in His Messenger Muhammad as the last Prophet.
The second pillar is salah, or prayer. Muslims are expected to pray five times every day. The third pillar is zakat, which is giving charity, or almsgiving. It’s required that every Muslim pay at least 2.5% of their net worth as a way to help those in need—this can be done through money, clothes or food—and as a way to thank Allah for all He has given you. The fourth pillar is sawm, fasting during Ramadan, one of two holy months in Islam.
3) Zakah
The five pillars of Islam represent the 5 obligations that every Muslim must satisfy in order to live a good and responsible life. These pillars are Shahadah, Salat, Zakah, Sawm, and Hajj.
Shahadah is the declaration of faith in Islam; it is the first pillar of Islam. It is done by saying there is no god but Allah, Muhammad is his messenger. This pillar requires you to submit to Allah as your one true God without any other partners or associates. Salat refers to praying five times per day at specific times (between dawn and dusk) with intentions that are pure of heart.
The other three pillars, zakah (giving to charity), sawm (fasting) and hajj (making a pilgrimage to Mecca) are intended to help you support others in need.
4) Sawm
The 5 Pillars of Islam are the five duties that every Muslim must fulfill in order to live a life of submission to Allah (God). The five pillars are Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj.
Shahadah is the declaration of faith in Islam. This means accepting that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger. Salat is the formal prayer performed five times a day while facing Mecca. This pillar teaches Muslims to develop discipline in their lives by being mindful of Allah through prayer on a daily basis. Zakat is charitable giving that demonstrates concern for those less fortunate than oneself; it also reminds Muslims to be grateful for what they have been given.
5) Hajj
The 5 Pillars of Islam are the five duties that each Muslim must satisfy in order to live a righteous life. These duties are Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj. The first pillar is Shahadah which is the declaration of faith in Islam, followed by Salat which is prayer performed five times per day while facing Mecca.
Prayer is an act of worship that reminds Muslims of their duty to God and helps cleanse them from sin.