3. Shahada الشهادة
The
Testimony
Belief in the oneness of God (tawhid) and the
acceptance of Muhammad as God's prophet.
There is no god but God. Muhammad is the messenger of God
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4. Salat Namaz prayer
It is a physical, mental and spiritual act of worship
that is observed five times every day at prescribed
times.
The worshiper starts standing, bows, prostrates,
and concludes while sitting on the ground. During
each posture, the worshiper recites or reads
certain verses, phrases and prayers.
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5. Zakat زكاة Charity
Zakat is a form of alms-giving and religious tax in Islam.
It is 2.5% of a Muslim's total savings and wealth above a
minimum amount known as Nisab.
Zakat is for the poor, the needy, those employed to collect
and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined
(towards Islam); and to free the captives; and for those in
debt; and for Allah's Cause, and for the wayfarer.
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6. Sawm صوم Fast
Sawm means to abstain from eating and
drinking during daylight hours.
The observance of Sawm during the
Islamic holy month of Ramadan is
obligatory for every Muslim.
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7. Hajj الحج Pilgrimage
Hajj is annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
The pilgrimage occurs from the 8th to 12th (or in some
cases 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic
calendar.
It is mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be
carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult
Muslims who are physically and financially capable of
undertaking the journey, and can support their family
during their absence.
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