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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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Many people have decided to postpone performing the fifth pillar of Islam this year because they are afraid of the flu.
Pandemic fears keep region's pilgrims away by Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
Anwar Al-Sayed I Arab News <p>MAKKAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi leadership are keen to provide first class services to pilgrims to allow them to perform the fifth pillar of Islam with ease, comfort and security, said Haj Minister Fouad Al-Farsy at the opening of a three-day annual Haj symposium here on Sunday.
Best services to pilgrims ensured -- Minister opens three-day annual ... by Arab News (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
It pointed out that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has developed and expanded the Holy Places to enable pilgrims to perform the fifth pillar of Islam easily and comfortably and has provided all services particularly health ones to pilgrims.
Saudi Press focuses on Pilgrims" Services and the infiltration into ... by Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
 
 
 
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