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The 5 pillars of Islam

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  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...

Welcome To Journey To Hikmah: Unveiling the beauty of Islam

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 Warm Greetings As-Salamu Alaikum (Peace be upon you)! I am thrilled to welcome you all on this journey to Hikmah, a space fully dedicated to unveiling the true essence and beauty of Islam. I aspire to provide spiritual assistance and guidance. Purpose Of Blog Journey to Hikmah is created to showcase real insights into Islamic teachings, history, and important events that are celebrated by Muslims all around the world. While writing this blog I also intend to dispel the myths about this beautiful and loving religion that are etched in people's heads. What To Expect? Beloved readers, I can not claim at all that I am a perfect Muslim because indeed perfection is only for Allah and He is the only one worthy of worship. As a humble servant of Allah, I am still learning and prospering in my faith. However, I can promise that this blog will be a very sincere and authentic reflection of the beauty of Islam including: Insightful discussions for spiritual growth and harmony  Disco...