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... This is precisely the reason why the five formal acts of worship, which help strengthen a Muslim’s faith and obedience to Islam, are called The Five Pillars. ... Their functional nature has roots in the origins of Islam. ... They provide structure and unity to faithful Muslims all over the world, for without the framework of the Pillars, Islam could easily fall apart. The Five Pillars of Islam, or Arkan, are the foundations of Muslim belief and practice, providing Muslims with a sort of “guide map” on how to follow and stay on the straight path. ...
The second pillar of Islam is the requirement of formal daily prayers, or salat (prayer). ... 5% of his/her wealth and assets to the poor, sick, needy, new Muslim converts, Muslims in debt, Muslims in search of expanding of Islam, etc. ...
Fasting, or sawm, is the fourth pillar of Islam and is the complete abstinence from eating, drinking, smoking, and having sexual intercourse from sunrise and sunset during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar—Ramadan. ...
The fifth Pillar of Islam is the pilgrimage to Mecca, or Hajj to Mecca, the spiritual center of the Muslim world. ...
In conclusion, despite the rich diversity in Islamic practice, the Five Pillars of Islam remain the core of a Muslim’s duty to worship God and the common basis of faith and practice for all Muslims.
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