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Five Pillars of Islam

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Five Pillars of Islam

The 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.
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