5 pillars of Islam

Shahada

Salat

Zakat

Siyam

Hajj

Shahada

• To affirm monothesism and believe that there is only one god
• To believe that Muhammad is the messenger of God
• One must pronounce Shahada in presence of 2 Muslims in order to become Muslim

Salat

• To pray 5 times a day: dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and nightfall
• Ritual washings wudu before praying
• Able to pray anywhere
• Fridays: Muslims go to mosque for congregational prayer.
• Muslims begin prayers with: "Allahu akbar!"

Zakat

• Qu'ran : the rich should share with the poor (charity)
• Muslims share 2.5% of wealth
• The money goes : soup kitchens, public fountains, and etc.
• Definition = pureness
• Aids stranded travelers

Siyan

• During Ramadan to fast
• Pregnant women, travelers, the sick, the elderly, and young children do not have to fast
• Emulates encourages generosity, equality, and charity to the Muslim community
• Ramadan 9th month lunar calendar
• Fast to show devotion for Allah

Hajj

• Pilgrimage to Mecca
• 12th month islamic year
• Run passage passage between hills as Hagar did
• Value friendship and equality
• They circle the Ka'bah 7 times counterclockwise