The Five Pillars of Islam
or
The Foundation of Islam
1. Shahada- the decleration that you believe in God and Muhammed in the messenger
This statement makes you a muslim, a believer in God, Allah
شهد أن لا إله إلاَّ الله و أشهد أن محمد رسول الله
Esh-Hadu Ina La E-LaHa illa Allah wa Esh-Hadu Ina Mohammad Rasoul Allah
"I bear witness that there is no deity (none truely to be worshipped) but, Allah, and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah"
2. Salat-Prayer
As a Muslim you are mandated to pray five times a day but you are alotted to pray whenever you want.
The five prayers are:
-Fajr: Before sunrise
-Zhur(Dhur): Afternoon prayer
-Asr: Afternoon prayer
-Maghrib: evening pray
-Isha: night prayer
3. Zakat- Charity
As muslims we must give charity every year which is 2.5% of your annual income.
The Prophet said: "Charity is a necessity for every Muslim. ' He was asked: 'What if a person has nothing?' The Prophet replied: 'He should work with his own hands for his benefit and then give something out of such earnings in charity.' The Companions asked: 'What if he is not able to work?' The Prophet said: 'He should help poor and needy persons.' The Companions further asked 'What if he cannot do even that?' The Prophet said 'He should urge others to do good.' The Companions said 'What if he lacks that also?' The Prophet said 'He should check himself from doing evil. That is also charity."
4. Saum-Fasting
As muslims we are told to fast during the month of Ramadan. This act in itself builds taqwa, God consiouness. During the month of Ramadan, a muslim will fast for approxamentaly 30 days. A fast is begun before fajr with a meal and concluded at maghrib with another meal.
5. Hajj- pilgramage to mecca
Hajj is (simply) a pilgramage to mecca that is obligatory.
*this pillar will be exaplined more in a future blog, inshalla.
[22:27.8] "And proclaim that the people shall observe Hajj pilgrimage. They will come to you walking or riding on various exhausted (means of transportation). They will come from the farthest locations."
WHY DO YOU CARE?
For muslims, this was a recap of what we believe. I know you probably have heard this trillions of times but could it hurt to hear it again?
As for everyone else, this is the basis of Islam, the foundation. The first bite of the cookie (:
In order to build your knowledge of this religion, you must start at ground level and work your way up.
Thank you for reading and watching inshalla.
until next time, inshalla
-jazz (:
or
The Foundation of Islam
1. Shahada- the decleration that you believe in God and Muhammed in the messenger
This statement makes you a muslim, a believer in God, Allah
شهد أن لا إله إلاَّ الله و أشهد أن محمد رسول الله
Esh-Hadu Ina La E-LaHa illa Allah wa Esh-Hadu Ina Mohammad Rasoul Allah
"I bear witness that there is no deity (none truely to be worshipped) but, Allah, and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah"
2. Salat-Prayer
As a Muslim you are mandated to pray five times a day but you are alotted to pray whenever you want.
The five prayers are:
-Fajr: Before sunrise
-Zhur(Dhur): Afternoon prayer
-Asr: Afternoon prayer
-Maghrib: evening pray
-Isha: night prayer
3. Zakat- Charity
As muslims we must give charity every year which is 2.5% of your annual income.
The Prophet said: "Charity is a necessity for every Muslim. ' He was asked: 'What if a person has nothing?' The Prophet replied: 'He should work with his own hands for his benefit and then give something out of such earnings in charity.' The Companions asked: 'What if he is not able to work?' The Prophet said: 'He should help poor and needy persons.' The Companions further asked 'What if he cannot do even that?' The Prophet said 'He should urge others to do good.' The Companions said 'What if he lacks that also?' The Prophet said 'He should check himself from doing evil. That is also charity."
4. Saum-Fasting
As muslims we are told to fast during the month of Ramadan. This act in itself builds taqwa, God consiouness. During the month of Ramadan, a muslim will fast for approxamentaly 30 days. A fast is begun before fajr with a meal and concluded at maghrib with another meal.
5. Hajj- pilgramage to mecca
Hajj is (simply) a pilgramage to mecca that is obligatory.
*this pillar will be exaplined more in a future blog, inshalla.
[22:27.8] "And proclaim that the people shall observe Hajj pilgrimage. They will come to you walking or riding on various exhausted (means of transportation). They will come from the farthest locations."
WHY DO YOU CARE?
For muslims, this was a recap of what we believe. I know you probably have heard this trillions of times but could it hurt to hear it again?
As for everyone else, this is the basis of Islam, the foundation. The first bite of the cookie (:
In order to build your knowledge of this religion, you must start at ground level and work your way up.
Thank you for reading and watching inshalla.
until next time, inshalla
-jazz (:
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