How does Islam affect America?

Answer 1

As a Muslim the five pillars are central points upon which life is based, and is similar as that of Muslims minorities in other countries in which the practice of Islam is not under direct government threat of violence.

The first pillar, to testify that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah form the basis of belief which makes someone a Muslim.

The second pillar, to pray the five obligatory prayers at their appointed time throughout the day, can be performed virtually anywhere which is pure of human and animal waste and is clean, i.e. in a mosque, at work, home, park, etc. There are prayer schedules available for every city in America, as well as compasses which point the way to Mecca (which Muslims must face while praying).

The third pillar, fasting the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset, is fairly easy for a healthy person, especially if the rise before the morning prayer to take the traditional breakfast, known as Suhur. Working generally poses not additional health issues, and is not particularly tiring (Muslims have not been commanded to abandon or shorten work during Ramadan). Nearly all, if not all American cities have at least one Mosque where Muslims can gather with friends for the evening meal known as Iftar. In addition, people can visit each other in their homes. The special night prayer, Tarrawiyyah, is also held at all of the large mosques.

The fourth pillar, zakat religiously obligatory poor-due, is a little more difficult to fulfill since each person is responsible for determining if he meets the minimum wealth requirement to pay zakat since America (and virtually every country today) does not have official zakat collectors to assist Muslims. However, there are organizations and online groups to help in calculating and distributing zakat. However, the payer is responsible for determining the wealth goes to those deserving it.

The fifth pillar, Hajj or annual pilgrimage to the Holy sites of Mecca, is fulfilled through any of an array of tourist groups created for this purpose. Americans have it easier than Muslims living in traditional Muslim countries, since they can go whenever they desire so long as they can afford it without concern for quotas or age restrictions (some countries only those 70 or older are eligible to apply for Hajj visas).

Answer 2

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