The 5 Pillars Of Islam - Arkaan- Al- Islam

 Bismillahir-rrahaman-nirrahim

   They are the testimony of faith,

1. Shahadah (testification). You believe in Allah (S a w) and the Prophet Muhammad (S a w)

2. Salaat ( five daily prayers), Praying 5 times a day to get closer to Allah (S a w)

3. Zakaat ( Charity) Donate and give money for the poor..

4. Saum ( fasting in the month of Ramadaan).In the holy month of Ramadan, every Muslim must fast so that they realize their spiritual needs are greater than their physical needs.

5. Hajj ( pilgrimage to Makkah, once in a lifetime for those who are able).

They are:

1.Shahadah: La illaha illa Allah Muhammad Rasul Allah

 There is no God but Allah and Muhammad (S a w) is the Messenger of Allah.

2.Salaat: The second of the five pillars is called salat, Muslim prayer. Salat is performed five times a day: at dawn (al-fajr), midday (al-zuhr),afternoon (al-'asr), sunset (al-maghrib) and evening (al-'isha).It's always directed in the direction (qibla) of the Ka'ba shrine in Mecca. A prayer mat, sajjada, is commonly used during salat. Salat may be performed individually,but it carries special merit when done with other Muslims. The focal prayer of the week is the midday prayer at the mosque on Fridays.

3.Zakaat: To pay zakat (Charity-poor due once a year).Sadaqaat (here it means Zakaah) are only for the Fuqaraa’ (poor), and Al-Masaakeen (the poor) and those employed to collect (the funds); and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam); and to free the captives; and for those in debt; and for Allaah’s Cause (i.e. for Mujahidoon — those fighting in a holy battle), and for the wayfarer (a traveller who is cut off from everything); a duty imposed by Allaah. And Allaah is All-Knower, All-Wisei.e. to say Takbeer (Allaahu Akbar: Allaah is the Most Great)] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him” [Al-Baqarah 2:185]

4.Sawm: Ffasting, commemorates the revelation of the Quran to humanity during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic year. During Ramadan, all adult Muslims are required to abstain from food, drink and sexual intercourse during daylight hours. Exceptions are made for travelers, soldiers, menstruating women, and the ill, although such persons are expected to fast later when they become able.

                                

5.Hajj: The pilgrimage, called the ḥajja (Haji) During the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah in the city of Mecca. Every able-bodied Muslim who can Afford it, must make the pilgrimage to Mecca At least once in his or her lifetime. Rituals of the Hajj include, Walking seven times around the Kaaba, walking or running seven times between Mount Safa and Mount Marwah recounts the steps of Ibrahim [Alaihi Salam]‘s wife. Spending a day in the desert at Mina and then a day in the desert in Arafat is praying and worshiping in the desert, following the footsteps of Ibrarahim [As]. Symbolically stoning the Devil in Mina recounting Ibrarahim [As]‘s action.