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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

pillars

These are the five obligations that are the basis for the religious practice in Islam.

Testimony

Testimony

“There is no god but God and Muhammad is His Messenger”.

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Prayer

Prayer

Performing ritual prayers five times each day.

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Charity

Zakat

Paying an annual portion of savings to the needy and the poor.

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Fasting

Fasting

Fasting during the
holy month of Ramadan.

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Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage to Mecca is a duty every able Muslim should fulfil once.

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