{"id":10160,"date":"2022-05-04T03:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T03:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/?p=10160"},"modified":"2022-08-22T04:43:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T04:43:15","slug":"what-are-the-pillars-of-islam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/au\/spirituality\/what-are-the-pillars-of-islam\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Pillars of Islam?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/amp-jwplayer>\n\n\n\n

The 5 Pillars of Islam<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What are the pillars of Islam?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Messenger of Allah \ufdfa said:<\/span><\/p>

(The superstructure of) al-Islam is raised on five (pillars)<\/strong>, testifying (the fact) that there is no God but Allah<\/strong>, that Muhammad is His bondsman and messenger<\/strong>, and the establishment of daily prayers<\/strong>, payment of Zakat<\/strong>, Pilgrimage to the House (Ka’ba)<\/strong> and the fast in the month of Ramadan<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>Muslim<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Islam is based on tenets that are known as the Pillars of Islam, Arkanul Islam<\/em>, to which all Muslims should adhere to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Pillars of Islam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shahada (Declaration of Faith<\/a>), Salah (Daily Prayers), Zakat (Charity), Fasting and Hajj Pilgrimage, are the five pillars of Islam and they provide the framework for a Muslim\u2019s life. They develop character, strengthen Islam by uniting Muslims and act as a reminder of the teachings of Islam. Allah commanded Muslims to carry out these duties and follow the\u00a0example of the Prophet Muhammad \ufdfa. Each pillar has its own special importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Shahada (Testimony of Faith)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Shahada is a testimony which brings one into Islam, it also must be said with purity of heart and conviction, the statement in Arabic translates to: \u201cThere is no God but God and Muhammad is His Messenger.\u201d It is a profession of faith bearing witness the oneness of God and that Muhammad is a messenger of God. This also implies that all the previous prophets were only messengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is the Shahada mentioned in the Qur\u2019an?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAllah witnesses that <\/span>there is no deity except Him<\/b>, and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge – [that He is] maintaining [creation] in justice. There is no deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.\u201d <\/span><\/p>Quran 3:18<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

2. Salah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The five daily prayers<\/a> are an obligatory practice for all Muslims who are able to do so. They consist of physical movements such as prostration to God, sending blessings upon Prophets and the recitation of Quranic verses. Praying is a way to communicate, thank and remember Allah. The daily prayers revolve around the stages of the day; dawn, noon, mid-afternoon and sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muslims are required to establish ritual prayers 5 times a day at specified times: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n