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Pillars of Islam
Islam is built upon five pillars: the shahadah, prayer, zakat, fasting, and pilgrimage. These are the core acts of worship every Muslim must fulfill.
5 statements
1
Foundation
"Islam is built upon five (pillars)."
2
Shahadah
"Testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."
3
Pillars
"Establishing prayer, giving Zakat, fasting Ramadan, and pilgrimage to the House."
4
Hajj
"Pilgrimage to the House is obligatory upon every Muslim who is able."
5
Zakat
"Zakat is obligatory upon every Muslim who possesses wealth."
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