The 5 pillars of Islam
As-Salamu-Alaikum(Peace be upon you)! I hope you all are doing well by the will of Allah, in today's post, I want to share with you the fundamental principles of our beautiful faith, the 5 pillars of Islam . As we all know when we are constructing a building, we focus more on its foundation. A strong foundation is really important for the stability and longevity of the building. Similarly, these pillars are the basic foundation for a Muslim's belief. Let's break down these pillars to understand them in a better and more effective way. What are the 5 pillars of Islam? Shahadah Salah Zakat Sawm Hajj Reference from the Hadith; Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “ Islam is built upon five: to worship Allah and to disbelieve in what is worshiped besides Him, to establish prayer, to give charity, to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to the house, and to fast the month of Ramadan .” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 8, Ṣaḥīḥ Mu...