Islam represents a continuation of the Abrahamic faiths – Judaism and Christianity.
But while Islam today features often in the news, what exactly are the basics of the great faith?
Here’s what classical Islam teaches.
The five pillars of Islam
These are the five obligations that are the basis for the religious practice in Islam.
Testimony
“There is no god but God and Muhammad is His Messenger”.
Prayer
“Performing ritual prayers five times each day.
Zakat
Paying an annual portion of savings to the needy and the poor.
Fasting
Fasting daily during the holy month of Ramadan.
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to Mecca is a duty every able Muslim should fulfil once.