Among the 5 pillars of Islam that the religion is established on, is Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. This great worship that every Muslim has to perform at least once in a lifetime. In this article, we’ll learn what is Hajj, its importance, how to perform Hajj correctly, and the difference between Hajj and Umrah. …
Tag Archives: Pillars of Islam
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Among the 5 pillars of Islam, Sawm (fasting during Ramadan) is the fourth pillar of Islam and unique worship that Muslims observe from year to year. In this article, we’ll learn about the fourth pillar of Islam, the importance & benefits of fasting, and who is excluded from the fasting obligation in Ramadan? What is …
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One of the 5 pillars of Islam is Zakat which represents an obligatory charity upon all Muslims. Unlike traditional donations to charity organizations, Zakah is a regular payment/give away according to certain terms & calculation. In this article, we’ll get to know about the third pillar of Islam, its importance, types of Zakat, and how …
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Among the 5 pillars of Islam, the Salah/Salat (the second pillar of Islam) is a very unique worship. It’s the mainstay of the Islamic religion and special worship that distinguishes Muslims from non-Muslims. In this article, we’ll learn about the Salah (Muslim Prayer), why is Salat very important and unique? List of prayers & its …
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Among the 5 pillars of Islam, “The Shahadah” or “The Profession of Faith” is the first and most important pillar of Islam. It’s the first step into Islam to declare that there is no God but Allah (SWT) and Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet & messenger sent by Allah Almighty. In this article, we’ll …
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The 5 Pillars of Islam is one of the most important basic Islamic studies that every Muslim must learn & understand very well. The Five Pillars of Islam (in Arabic: “أركان الإسلام” and pronounced as “arkān al-Islām”) represent the 5 core beliefs and practices of Islam. Each pillar represents a certain obligatory act or practice …