The Five Pillars of Islam

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This paper explains that the Five Pillars of Islam act as a tapestry which gives Muslims a portrait of their task in life. Each Muslim's life is to be a journey, which they hope ends as it began--as a newborn baby free from all sins. This is the ultimate goal for all five pillars in the Muslim's faith. The author points out that one of the five pillars of Islam is the "Muslim Creed" or the Shahadah, the declaration, "I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger." The paper relates that the last pillar of Islam is that, once in a lifetime, a Muslim who is financially and physically able must go on the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, during the month of Hajj (12th month of the lunar year).

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"Another pillar of Islam is Daily Prayers or Salat. Formal prayer is the most important act of worship. It is mankind's connection to Allah through which one gathers strength, guidance and peace of mind. Islam orders five formal prayers daily through which Muslims repeat and refresh their beliefs, taking time out of their busy day to remember Allah and to renew the effort to follow His guidance. Five times each day (before dawn, noon, afternoon, after sunset, and evening) Muslims rise, cleanse with water, and present themselves directly before Allah for prayer. Far from being a ritualistic and mindless activity, prayer constantly reminds them of the purpose of life itself, refreshes their faith, and keeps their belief in Allah alive and ever-present. They go back to their worldly affairs conscious of their duties and strengthened against sin. Prayers said in congregation bond Muslims together in love and brotherhood."

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