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Five Pillars of Islam |
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Five Pillars of IslamThe five duties required of every Muslim. Shahadah: to affirm that there is only one God, Allah, and that Muhammad was his messenger. Salat: to pray five times a day. Zakah: to give alms (money) in a ‘tithe’ system. Sawm: to fast during the month of Ramadan. Hajj; to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah) at least once in a lifetime, unless prevented by ill health or poverty. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Occurring at the end of the hajj (the annual pilgrimage to Mecca), one of the five pillars of Islam required of all Muslims at least once in a lifetime if finances and health permit, this holiday is observed by sharing food with family and friends, and giving gifts to children. He explained that Jihad was the omitted pillar of the five pillars of Islam and quoted a verse from the Quran justifying the terrorizing of the enemies of Islam. Glass cases positioned on the outside walls of the mosque explained the Five Pillars of Islam. |
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