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Muslim
- The Five Pillars of Islam.
They are the framework of the Muslim life: faith, prayer,
concern for the needy, self-purification, and the pilgrimage
to Makkah for those who are able.
1. Faith - There is no go worthy worship except God and
Muhammad is His messenger. The declaration of faith is
called the Shahada, a simple formula which all the faithful
pronounce.
2. Prayer - Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers
which are performed five times a day, and are direct link
between the worshipper and God. There is no hierarchical
authority in Islam, and no priests, so the prayers are
led by a learned person who knows the Quran, chosen by
the congregation.
3. The Zakat - One of the most important principles of
Islam is that all things belong to God, and that wealth
is therefore held by human beings in trust. The word zakat
means both 'purification' and 'growth'.
4. The Fast - Every year in the month of Ramadan, all
Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining
from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are
sick, elderly, or on o journey, and women who are pregnant
or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up
an equal number of days later in the year.
5. Pilgrimage (Hajj) - The annual pilgrimage to Makkah-
the Hajj- is an obligation only for those who are physically
and financially able to perform it. Nevertheless, about
two million people go to Makkah each year from every corner
of the globe providing a unique opportunity for those
of different nations to meet one another.
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