If you are a Muslim then you must know about the basic 5 pillars of Islam on which Islam stands. These 5 pillars of Islam are not only the pillars but also the complete way of life you can live with and will succeed in your life either it is temporary or a permanent (آخرت). Here we are going to discuss in detail the 5 pillars of Islam so keep reading the article in order to get complete information about the pillars of Islam.
- The Profession OF Faith (Shahada).
- Prayers 5 Times A Day.
- Giving Zakat To Poors (Alms).
- Fasting During Ramzan/Ramdan.
- Perform Pilgrimage (hajj) If You Are Willing To Do.
Also read: 99 Names of Allah
The Profession Of Faith (Shahada):
The first and the basic fundamental of Islam is Faith (Shahada) which means that ” There is only one GOD and Hazrat Muhammad SAWW is the last prophet of Allah”. Whenever someone converted to Islam they first read this phrase that is basically the belief that I am accepting that there is no GOD But Allah and Hazrat Muhammad SAWW is our last prophet and there will be no prophet till the day of judgment.
Prayers 5 Times A Day:
If you are a Muslim then you must have to perform prayers 5 times a day. These prayers include Fajar, Zohar, Asar, Magrib & the Aisha. All the prayers have different Farz and Sunnat that you must have to perform in order to complete your prayer. In Ramzan, Muslims perform Namaz e Taraveigh as well at the night after Namz e Aisha. In normal routine, Muslims pray 5 times a day but on Eid (Both Eid ul Fitr & Eid Ul Adha) they perform 6 prayers.
Giving Zakat To Poors (Alms):
This is the third pillar of Islam that is giving their wealth a fixed portion to the people who need them. Many wealthy and the people that have money donated to the poor ones of their society in order to make their lives better or to provide a basic needs of their life.
Fasting During Ramzan/Ramdan:
Ramzan is the 9th month in the Islamic Calendar and in this month Muslims abstain from drink and food during the daytime and open their fast at the maghrib time. People not only fast during the month of Ramzan but also reading the Holy Book (Quran) listening to Ramzan mp3 naats from the different naat khawans and do many other things they did this month.
Perform Pilgrimage (Hajj):
Hajj is the 5th and last pillar of Islam. If you are wealthy and willing to perform Hajj then you must perform hajj one time in your life. Pilgrimage focuses on visiting the Kaaba and walking around it seven times. The pilgrimage occurs in the 12th month of the Islamic Calendar.