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Five Pillars of Islam:
1. Shahadat [testimony that there is no god except Allah (God) the One and Only One, having No Partner whatsoever. And Muhammad is His servant and Messenger],
2. Salah (praying five times a day)
3. Zakah (specific compulsory charity-2,5% of annual savings),
4. Saum (fasting during Ramadan)
5. Hajj (pilgrimage) for those who can afford it.
Their purpose, as with most religious creeds, is to create and strengthen commitment to the religion.
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Can you give me more info about the five pillars of Islam?
the five piklla
Is giving to the poor part of religion of Islam?
yes its part of the 5 pillars of islam. they must give 2.5 or 3 % of there wages to the poor
Does Islam promote charity?
Yes most certainly. One of the pillars of Islam is Zakat I.e. charity and every Muslim has to give charity.
How many pillars or basic teachings are there for Islam?
they are 5 pillars 1. to believe in 1 god 2. to pray 3. to give charity 4.to fast 5. to do pilgrimage (if able)
How is zakaat diffrent from ordinary charity that Muslims might give?
Because Zakaat is a part of being a Muslim and one of the 5 pillars of Islam.
What is the purpose of tesco in detail?
the purpose of tesco is to give their customers a better life by providing them with good quality of foods
What are these pillars suposed to do in islam?
There are "five pillars of Islam" ( arkan al-din ): 1) confession of faith ( the shahada ) by declaring, "There is only one God and that God is Allah and Mohammed is His prophet." 2) praying five times a day ( salat ) 3) giving of alms to the poor ( zakat ); 4) fasting during the month of Ramadan (sawm ), and 5) making the pilgrimage to Mecca (the Hajj )The "five pillars of Islam" are so named because they are supposed to support and give structure to Muslim life. They are not regarded as validly performed unless they prefaced inwardly with a statement of sincere intention ( niya ). A hand symbolizes the five pillars of Islam
What are five obligations for a Muslim?
the five pillars of Islam fasting hajj give money to mecca 5 prayers a day and something else look it up
Do you think it would be difficult to follow the 5 pillars of Islam?
No, it would not be difficult for any Muslim to follow the five pillars of Islam. It is very smooth, convenient, and easy to follow them if you believe in Islam. Two millions of Muslims follow the five Islam pillars since the 7th century till present and allover the world. Refer to question below. However, if you are not a Muslim but follow another religion, you might have some troubles within your religious community e.g. if you wished to pray Muslim style in your church. Trying to live by some other religions rules might give you a new perspective on the religious rituals you keep and how they affect you.
What difference does zakat make to the way Muslims live their lives?
It affects the life of a Muslim because it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Just as any human being, it will affect their life- you feel a lot more credible and proud when you give, and Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam that carries on through one Muslim's life- because you are required to give 2.5% of your income every year to charity, some Muslims donating more.
Is Zakah voluntary?
Zakah is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, hence voluntary. It is very important to pay Zakah, and those who don't will be punished severely in Hell (according to the Holy Quran). Hope that answers the question.
Is fasting important to you as a Muslim?
Yes,It is one of the pillars of Islam. Also Allah (s.w.t) tells us that every other act of worship we do is for us but when it comes to fasting,we fast for him.If a Muslim brother or sister is unable to fast for some reasons accepted by Islam he/she should pay the days they missed by fasting after ramadhan and if they can not fast still,one should give`kibaba'. After going through this i suggest you consult a knowledgeable person concerning the same
