What Are The Five Pillars Of Islam?
For new Muslims and non-muslims, we often hear what are the five pillars of Islam? And for them, here we share the complete information about these pillars and their importance and significance in every Muslim's life. As Muslims, we must commit to the pillars of Islam.
The fundamental elements that make a normal human being a Muslim. And with these pillars of Islam, we are called Muslims. There are five pillars in Islam, and following and abiding by them instills the true spirit of Islam in us. Every Muslim man or woman needs to fulfill them strictly throughout their lifetime. The sequence for the five pillars of Islam is mentioned below.
- Profession of Faith or Shahada
- Prayer or Salah
- Alms or Zakat
- Fasting or Sawm
- Pilgrimage or Hajj
We will discuss these pillars of Islam in detail for you to have a clear idea of what they are and how significant they are for Muslims.
What are the five pillars of Islam? The pillars of islam are mentioend below in detail for every Muslim male or female have an idea of what our religion says about these these pillars of Islam.
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Profession of Faith or shahada
The profession of faith or shahada is a firm belief in "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." This is the core of being a Muslim. Every Muslim must have a firm belief in Allah, his last Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW), his Holy Books, His Angles, and his prophets. But the most important thing that every Muslim must commit by heart in true spirit is that there is only one Allah worth worshiping.
Prayer or Salat
Coming on to the second most important pillar of Islam. Praying or offering prayers 5 times a day is the most significant pillar after shahada. Muslims around the world offer their prayers facing Makkah. The timings for the 5 essential and obligatory prayers for Muslims start at dawn and end at dark. Muslims offer prayers on a rug known as Jayenamaz. The prayer starts with reciting Surah Fatiha along with other surahs of his or her choice. For Muslim men, it is preferred to offer prayer in Masjid, and for women, it is preferred to offer their prayers at home. In the end, there is a prayer in a week known as Friday prayer that has more significance as compared to other prayers during the week.
Alms or Zakat
Alms or Zakat is a form of charity obligatory for everyone who has financial power and holds money. With this, money circulates in the economy and goes directly to those deprived. This amount is based on a fixed ratio that has been described in the Holy Quran. Zakat is not the only mode of charity in Islam. Many wealthy people in the area prefer to build schools, mosques, hospitals, and educational institutions and construct buildings for the betterment of society. This all falls under the mode of charity to make Allah happy of the deeds they have done for the betterment of their fellow beings.
Fasting or Sawm
Now let us shed some light on the fourth pillar of Islam, fasting or Sawm. Muslims around the world observe the Month of Ramadan. It is the most sacred and blessed month of the Islamic calendar. During this month, all adults observe Sawm. They all refrain from drinking and eating, with the sole focus on making Allah happy for the deeds they perform during the month. This month allows every Muslim to understand the sufferings and hardships poor people face during their lifetime. When you don’t have money to buy food or water, the way they feel is the same way you feel. This is the central concept of observing Sawm.
Pilgrimage or Hajj
This is the last pillar of Islam. This pillar is compulsory for those fortunate enough to afford the expenses of traveling and visiting the Holy Land to offer Hajj. Saudi Arabia is the Holy land for those who don’t know about the Holy Land. In it, the two cities named Makkah and Madina are the most sacred and respected in the Islamic world. Muslims from around the world travel to these cities to offer Hajj. In Makkah, Khana e Kabba is the house of Allah and in Madina is the resting place of our Beloved last Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). Khana e Kabba was built by Hazrat Ibrahim. They're all Muslims who perform Hajj and perform the most famous ritual of circling the Holy Khana e Kabba.
After performing Hajj, Muslims travel towards Madina to offer Umrah and pay homage to our Beloved last Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). He is resting in the city along with his companions.
In the end, these are the main pillars of Islam. They are simple and easy for everyone to adopt and, by doing so, make their lives easy and blessed.
