Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam (arkān al-Islām) are five basic acts in Islam, considered mandatory by believers and are the foundation of Muslim life.

They are:

1. Shahada: declaring there is no god except Allah, and Prophet Muhammad is Allah's messenger.
   
2. Salah: ritual prayer five times a day.
     > Method of Salah
     > Azaan – Call to Prayers
3. Sawm: fasting and self-control during the blessed month of Ramadan
4. Zakat: giving 2.5% of one’s savings to the poor and needy
5. Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime. if he/she is able to do
     > Method of Hajj