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In this 3-page paper, the importance of the Five Pillars of Islam to the Muslim religion are discussed. There are 3 sources included.
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the other four occur at least on an annual basis. In the testimony of faith, a Muslim states publicly "Ashadu alla ilaha illa Allah, we ashadu anna Muhammad ar-rasool
Allah." In translation: "I bear witness that there is no God other than Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His messenger." This declaration is called the Shahada. In
order to convert to Muslim, a person must say Shahada with great conviction. It is an important declaration that stays with a Muslim throughout their entire life. At birth, Shahada
is whispered into the babies ear and shortly before death, may Muslim will repeat this phrase. Five times each day Muslims pray, facing Saudi Arabias ancient holy city of
Mecca. These five times a day are dawn, mid-day, late afternoon, sunset, and nightfall. Mecca is holy to the Muslims because it is believed that the prophet Muhammad was born
there (Henderson, 2010). Muslims should try to perform their prayers in mosques or in other situations where there are gatherings of Muslims, but it is not necessary. While it is
now always possible to make every prayer, Muslims can make up for the missed prayers in private (Segelhorst, 2009). Muhammad said "Charity is a necessity for every Muslim" (Zahid,
2010). All Muslims are encouraged to give as much as they please, but giving back to others promotes balance and growth. Charity keeps Muslims from being selfish or greedy, and
Muslims should not feel pride from their contributions. Possessions are purified in the act of putting it aside for others, but it is not just physical things that are considered
charity. Even something as simple as a smile can be considered charity in Islam, which works for those who are poor themselves. Those who are truly unable to do anything
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