FIVE PILLAR OF ISLAM

Shahadah
{The Declaration of Faith}

The declaration of "La ilaha illallah Muhammad ur rasoolullah, meaning: There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger.

Salah
{Prayers}

The observance of the obligatory prayers five times a day.

Zakah
{Charity}

Distribution of Zakah (Islamic alms-free) among the deserving amounting to one fortieth in one's possession for a complete year.

Sawm
{Fasting}

The observation of fasts during the day time in the month of Ramadan.

Hajj
{Pilgrimage to Mecca}

The performance of Hajj (Pilgrimage) to Mecca, at least once in a lifetime, if circumstances permit.