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Pillars Of Islam

Islam is built on five pillars as mentioned in the Hadith.

The first of which is a state of faith, the other four are major exercises of faith of which some are daily, some weekly, some monthly, some annually and some are required as a minimum once in a lifetime.

These exercises of faith are to serve man’s spiritual purposes, satisfy his human needs and to mark his whole life with a Divine touch. The five pillars of Islam are:

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Islam At A Glance: 5 Pillars of Islam And Symbol

Islam Religion Guardian Jun 8, 2020 0

The Meaning of Islam "ISLAM" is derived from the Arabic root salaama peace, purity, submission and obedience. In the religious sense, Islam means submission to the will of God and obedience to His law. Everything and every phenomenon…

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Fifth Pillar Of Islam: Hajj (Pilgrimage To Macca)

Islam Religion Guardian Jul 21, 2017 0

Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) is one of the five main institutions known as the five pillars of Islam. Islam does not prescribe to make pilgrimages to the graves of the righteous, nor to monasteries in search of saints' help, nor to places…

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Fourth Pillar Of Islam: Fast In The Month Of Ramadan

Islam Religion Guardian Jul 21, 2017 0

It is not right to believe that fasting is observed only by Muslims. For centuries, the fast remained a religious rite of Christians, Jews, Confucians, Hindus, Taoists, and also adherents of Jainism. The Lord says this in the Quran:…

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Third Pillar Of Islam: Zakat (Charity)

Islam Religion Guardian Jul 21, 2017 0

Islam does not just encourage charity, but it also obliges every financially secure Muslim to pay zakat. To give alms to the needy is a characteristic feature of a Muslim, as well as the fulfillment of one of the five pillars of Islam.…

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Second Pillar Of Islam: Prayer (Solat)

Islam Religion Guardian Jul 21, 2017 0

Explanation of the second pillar of Islam: prayer and its spiritual aspects. Azan (call to prayer). Friday prayer (Jumuat) Al-Solat - daily ritual prayer - is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim prays, or rather says,…

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First Pillar of Islam (The Shahada)

Islam Religion Guardian Jun 6, 2017 0

Islam is not new religion, but rather a similar truth that God revealed through all His Prophets to mankind. For a fifth of the total populace, Islam is both a religion and a complete lifestyle. Muslims follow a religion of mercy,…