The Five Pillars of Islam

#1 Shahadah – Declaration of Faith There is no god but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God

#2 Salat – Prayer 5 times a day Dawn, Mid-day, Late afternoon, After sunset, After dark Recite prayers Series of movements Wudu – ritual cleansing

Wudu steps

#3 Sawm - Fasting No food, drink, smoke, sex from dawn to dusk during Ramadan. Exemptions and concessions made for the very old, very young, infirmed, or if you are on a journey. Families eat together after sunset.

#4 Zakat - Charity Zakat means to purify 2.5 percent of surplus wealth over a period of one year.

#5 Hajj – Pilgrimage to Mecca Mandatory if you are able (health and means)

Hajj