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The Five Pillars of Islam. #1 Shahadah – Declaration of Faith. There is no god but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God. #2 Salat – Prayer 5 times a day. Dawn, Mid-day, Late afternoon, After sunset, After dark Recite prayers Series of movements
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#1 Shahadah – Declaration of Faith There is no god but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God
#2 Salat – Prayer 5 times a day • Dawn, Mid-day, Late afternoon, After sunset, After dark • Recite prayers • Series of movements • Wudu – ritual cleansing
#3 Sawm - Fasting • No food, drink, smoke, sex from dawn to dusk during Ramadan. • Exemptions and concessions made for the very old, very young, infirmed, or if you are on a journey. • Families eat together after sunset.
#4 Zakat - Charity • Zakat means to purify • 2.5 percent of surplus wealth over a period of one year.
#5 Hajj – Pilgrimage to Mecca • Mandatory if you are able (health and means)