5 Pillars of Islam

Shahadah
Profession of faith

Shahadah

• The profession or declaration of faith
• People pledge their submission to Muhammad
• Muhammad is the messenger of God

Salat
Five daily prayers

Salat

• Muslims can worship from anywhere
• Muslims must perform ritual washings before praying
• Muslims they form lines behind a prayer leader
• Muslims carry a prayer rug to have a spot on which pray
• Muslims do not observe a Sabbath

Zakat
Charity

Zakat

• Muslims believe that wealth becomes pure by giving some of it away
• Zakat reminds people of God's great gifts to them
• Zakat helps provide for many needs
• Zakat can pays shelter for the poor
• Zakat is similar to charitable giving in other religions

Siyam
Fasting during Ramadan

Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca once during lifetime

Hajj

• Believers come together at Mecca
• It lasts 5 days
• The pilgrims circle the Ka'bah seven times
• Pilgrims leave Mecca to sleep in tents
• After, pilgrims may celebrate with a four-day feast.