1. 5 Pillars of islam - shahadah
Proclamation of Faith
“There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger”
Most sacred of the 5 pillars
Recite it 3 times in front of witnesses to become Muslim

2. 5 Pillars of islam - zakat
Charity
Must give 2.5% (minimum) of yearly income to charity or mosque
Only applies to those that can afford it
Hospitals, soup kitchens, orphanages, schools

3. 5 Pillars of islam - SAlat
Daily Prayer
5 times a day
Must be facing Mecca (Saudi Arabia)
Washing of hands and feet before prayer
Can pray in private or public
Call to Prayer App

4. 5 pillars of islam - Sawm During holy month of Ramadan
Fasting -No eating or drinking during daylight hours
Break fast after sundown
Sacrifice of bodily desires for God’s sake
Lasts for 29 days
Some are exempt: young children, pregnant, sick

5. 5 pillars of islam - Hajj Pilgrimage
Religious journey to holy city of Mecca
Should be made at least once in lifetime
5 days
Dress in white, simple clothes
Move between sacred sites
Approximately 3 million people