The 5 Pilars, The Quran, & The Sharia Law

First Pillar (Shahada)

• Is the declaration of Faith
• States that there is only one God
• Muhammad is the messenger
• Affected Islamic people because they don't worship Muhammed
• Instead they worship God, and God only

Second Pillar (Salat)

• Consists of 5 daily prayers
• Prayers are done at certain times throughout the day
• Muslims can perform their prayers anywhere
• Affects the Islamics by allowing them to stay connected with their beliefs

Third Pillar (Zakat)

• When the financially stable families share their wealth with the poor 
• All things belong to God
• Only the rich must perform this pillar, the poor are exempt
• This affects the Islamic people by improving the economic society

Fourth Pillar (Sawm)

• This pillar represents fasting
• Fasting is to seek forgiveness from God
• Express gratitude and dependence on him (God)
• Affects the Islamic people because it allows them to repent their sins

Fifth Pillar (Hajj)

• It is a journey that Muslims must take in their lifetime
• Mass gathering of Muslims that pray together
• Shows devotion to God
• Affects the Islamics because the pilgrimage shows a strive for improvement

Quran

• The written sayings of Muhammad
• This affected the Islam tradition by allowing anyone a copy of his words

Sharia Laws

• Code of law derived from the Quran/the teachings of Muhammad
• States, under Islamic law there is no separation of church & state
• This is only applicable to Muslim people
• Affects Muslims because it is the foundation of what they follow