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1. The profession of faith (the shahada) The profession of faith (the shahada ) is the most fundamental expression of Islamic beliefs. It simply states that “There is no God but God and Muhammad is his prophet.”. It underscores the monotheistic nature of Islam.
- Profession of Faith (shahada). The belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" is central to Islam. This phrase, written in Arabic, is often prominently featured in architecture and a range of objects, including the Qur'an, Islam's holy book of divine revelations.
- Prayer (salat). Muslims pray facing Mecca five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark. Prayer includes a recitation of the opening chapter (sura) of the Qur'an, and is sometimes performed on a small rug or mat used expressly for this purpose (see image 24).
- Alms (zakat). In accordance with Islamic law, Muslims donate a fixed portion of their income to community members in need. Many rulers and wealthy Muslims build mosques, drinking fountains, hospitals, schools, and other institutions both as a religious duty and to secure the blessings associated with charity.
- Fasting (sawm). During the daylight hours of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, all healthy adult Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink.
- The profession of faith (the shahada) The profession of Faith (the shahada) is the most fundamental expression of Islamic beliefs. It simply states that “There is no God but God and Muhammad is his prophet.”
- Daily prayers (salat) Muslims are expected to pray five times a day. This does not mean that they need to attend a mosque to pray; rather, the salat, or the daily prayer, should be recited five times a day.
- Alms-giving (zakat) The giving of alms is the third pillar. Although not defined in the Qu’ran, Muslims believe that they are meant to share their wealth with those less-fortunate in their community of believers.
- Fasting during Ramadan (saum) During the holy month of Ramadan (the ninth month in the Islamic calendar), Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk.
Overview of the Five Pillars of Islam. Pillars of Sunni Islam. First pillar: Shahada (Declaration of Faith) Second Pillar: Salah (Prayer) Third Pillar: Zakat (Almsgiving) Fourth Pillar: Sawm (Fasting) Fifth Pillar: Hajj (Pilgrimage) Pillars of Shia Islam. Twelvers.
Mihrab (Prayer Niche) dated 755 AH/1354–55 CE. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 455. The most important element in any mosque is the mihrab, the niche that indicates the direction of Mecca, the Muslim holy pilgrimage site in Arabia, which Muslims face when praying. This example from the Madrasa Imami in Isfahan is composed of a ...
The Five Pillars of Islam The Five Pillars are the core beliefs and practices of Islam: 1. Profession of Faith (shahada). The belief that “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God” is central to Islam. This phrase, written in Arabic, is often prominently featured in architecture
Feb 24, 2023 · Figure 1.4.1 1.4. 1: Shahada (photo: mus) 1. The profession of faith (the shahada) The profession of Faith (the shahada) is the most fundamental expression of Islamic beliefs. It simply states that “There is no God but God and Muhammad is his prophet.”. It underscores the monotheistic nature of Islam.
