The five pillars

“Islam is built on five: testifying that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing the prayer, giving zakat, Hajj, and fasting Ramadan.”

The Prophet ﷺ, Sahih al-Bukhari 8

1. 1

   Shahada

   Believing in and declaring the testimony of faith.

2. 2

   Salah

   Praying five times a day. This is the first act of worship to learn after the Shahada.

3. 3

   Zakat

   Giving 2.5% of savings you have held for a lunar year, once they are above a minimum (the nisab), to those in need.

4. 4

   Sawm

   Fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan.

5. 5

   Hajj

   The pilgrimage to Makkah, once in a lifetime, for those who are physically and financially able.