Understanding the Five Pillars of Islam
The five pillars of Islam are the rules of Sharia that every Muslim should observe. Shahada, Salah, Sawm, Zakat, and Hajj are the five pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars of Islam are not listed in the Holy Quran; they were first mentioned in the Hadiths of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. To follow them and put them into practice, one must have a strong spiritual commitment and show their intention (niyyah) to do so. One of the most crucial things you need to do is follow all five pillars of Islam. Understanding the Five Pillars of Islam is key. The Shahada, or testimony, is a statement of the principle of monotheism: I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is his messenger. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger. The testimony of faith includes saying that God is one and believing in the predictions of Muhammad. These verses state that worship should be directed only to Allah, and that sacrifices to fal...