Pillars of Islam

The fifth and final pillar of Islam is Hajj. The visit to the holy house of Allah in Mecca at least once in life, only if you have conditions to accomplish it, both physical and economic. This visit takes place in a precise manner and includes very old religious rites, …

The second pillar of Islam is the Salat (the prayer), and is an obligation for every Muslim to pray five times a day at their prescribed times. The salat is the cornerstone of the Din. It is the act of submission to Allah, in intimate conversation and expression of gratitude …

The first pillar of Islam is to pronounce the Shahada: Ashadu an la ilaha ila Allah, wa ashadu anna Muhamad rasulullah The belief and testimony that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger. The definition of the shahada is express with the tongue and believe …

The fourth pillar is fasting in the month of Ramadan. Fasting is abstinence from food, drink and sex from dawn until sunset, every day of the month of Ramadan. The fasting month begins with the sighting of the new moon the night before the beginning of the month, and ends …