THE F

IVE P

ILLARS

BY : K

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The Five Pillars are the general rules Muslims follow!

All Muslims are responsible to follow these rules.

FAITH

The first Pillar of Islam is faith also known as Shahada.

Each Muslim has to be faithful to knowing that Allah is the only God.

Also that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.

PRAYER

The second Pillar is prayer also known as Salah.

All Muslims must prayer each day at least five times.

They turn to Mecca ( The holy city of Muslims) and prayer.

ALMS

The third Pillar is Alms also known as Zakat.

Muslims were taught to support the poor.

They gave the less fortunate money or alms to support them.

FASTING

The fourth Pillar is Fasting also known as Saum.

Muslims fast during Ramadan (the holy month).

They fast (don’t eat )during dawn & sunset then eat a small meal at the end of the day.

PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage is the fifth and last pillar it is also known as Hajj.

Muslims participate in this if they’re Physically and financially able.

The Hajj or Pilgrimage is to Mecca and you do this at least once a year.