Aqidah(creed)

Sunni Five Pillars of Islam

The Shahadah - Profession of faith :
The shahadah is the Muslim declaration of belief in the oneness of God and in Muhammad as his final prophet. Recitation of the shahadah is one of the Five Pillars of Islam for Muslims and is said daily.

Salah(solat) - Prayer :
Is the ritual prayer practised by Muslims in supplication to Allah. The term is commonly used to refer to the five daily prayers, which are compulsory upon all mature Muslims. Salah (plural salawat) is considered the most important act of worship in Islam and its importance is such that under very few circumstances can it be omitted.

Zakat - Paying of alms (giving to the poor) :
is the Islamic concept of tithing and alms. It is an obligation on Muslims to pay 2.5% of their wealth to specified categories in society when their annual wealth exceeds a minimum level (nisab).

Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan :
During the entire month of Ramadhan, Muslims are obliged to fast(sawm) , every day from dawn to sunset. Fasting requires the abstinence of food, drink and sexual relations.

Hajj -Pilgrimage to Mecca :
Is the Pilgrimage to Mecca in Islam. Every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so is obliged to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in his or her lifetime, additional trips being recommended.