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The premise of the question is incorrect. The Shahada IS actually the most important pillar of Islam.

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What is the importance of the shahada?

Shahada is the witness that no god except one and only one God (with no partner, no son, no associate and no equivalence) and that prophet Muhammad is his messenger and prophet. Denying the Shahada get the Muslim out of Islam. The Shahada is the first and most important pillar of Islam. To become a Muslim you have to say it and believe in it.


Is there an excuse for Muslim men not praying?

There is no excuse at all for any adult mindful Muslim (man or woman) for not praying. Any one denying praying intentionally is considered out of Islam faith. Praying is the most important pillar of the five Islam pillars (after Shahada or testimony).


How important is the second pillar of islam?

The second pillar of Islam is offering prayer five times a day. It is the most important pillar after embracing Islam and having faith in the ONENESS of Almighty Allah. It differenciates between Islam and Kufr. The first question on the Day of Judgment will be asked about prayer,


Most important ritual that Muslims have in their religion?

The most important ritual is Praying (Salat) which is the second pillar of Islam five pillars. The Muslim who denies intentionally this pillar is considered out of Islam. see related questions below for more information.


How did belief in Muhammad's prophethood lead to the religion of Islam?

It is the first, and most important, pillar of the five Islam pillars. Refer to related questions below for more information.


Why is the shahada the leader of the 5 pillars?

The Shahada is the first and most important pillar of Islam. To become a Muslim you have to say it. Shahada is the witness that no god except one and only one God and that prophet Muhammad is his messenger and prophet. Denying the Shahada get the Muslim out of Islam.


What does praying five times a day have to do with Islam people?

There are five pillars of Islam. Praying five times a day is the second most important pillar. It differenciates a Muslim from a non-Muslim.


WAS Michael Jackson a Muslim before he passed away?

Nobody knows, but most people say no because he did not say the shahada before dying, (shahada is the way to sumbit to allah in islam). But he's brother is a muslim.


What is the most important tradition for the Islam and how do you celebrate it?

Islam is based on 5 pillars . They are equally important in order to be called a muslim but the base of it all is the first pillar; where you acknowledge that there is only one God to this world and that prophet Mohammed is one of his messengers.


What was the first pillar of faith?

It is Shahada. refer to related question below.Answer Bin shia view it is monotheismFive Pillars of Islam according to shia Muslims are:1. Monotheism: The Oneness of Allah (tawhid)2. Divine Justice ('adl)3. Prophethood (nubuwwa)4. Succession to Muhammad (imamat)5. The Day of Judgement and the Resurrection (Qiyama)Practices of Islam according to shia Muslims:1- Prayers (salaat) - 5 times a day2- Fasting (sawm) during Ramadan3-4. Alms giving (zakaat and khums)5- Pilgrimage to the city of Makkah (hajj)6- Holy Defense (Jihad)7-8. Enjoining good (amr bil-ma'rouf) and forbidding evil (nahiy an al-munkar)9- Supporting those who walk in the path of Allah (tawalli li awliyaa' Allah)10- Turning away from the enemies of Allah (tabarri min a'daa Allah)Five Pillars of Islam according to Sunni Muslims are:1. professing (Shahadah)2. Prayer (Salat)3. Alms-giving (Zakāt)4. Fasting (Sawm of Ramadan)5. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)also different schools of sunni have differs in five pillars. for example Mu'tazilate Sunni Scholars like shia consider Adl as one pillar. but Ash'arites does not believe Adl is one of Pillars although believing in Adl as an attribute of God but with an interpret of Adl that in view of shia and Mu'tazilate is equal to not having Adl.


What is the Islam's most important contribution to the world?

Islam itself.


What is meant by shahada?

Shahada is to witness that No God except one and only one God (the creator) and that prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him is His prophet and messenger. it is the first and most important pillar of Islam five pillars. Refer to question below.