The Pillars Of Islam

Hajj alludes to make journey to Mecca in Saudi Arabian, at least once in their life, and Hajj is an amazing journey that is done for a definite purpose. Hajj is the 5th Pillar of Islam, through completing Hajj a Muslim can start to feel nearer to Allah and experience inward peace. Hajj occur amid the most recent month of the Islamic year to satisfy the prerequisites of the hajj. There are 4 stages including in the hajj, which are state of ihram, safa and Marwa, day of Arafat, and lastly Staying in mina.

When describing the five pillars of the Muslim faith, it is believed that this was the main foundation of the Muslim way of life. These five pillars give a true identity when it comes to the Muslim faith and lifestyle. One of the pillars is named Salat which is translated to Prayer in the English language. Throughout the day people would have to pray and it doesn't really matter where they do it. They have to at least do it five times a day. The second pillar that I will talk about is named Zakat. Zakat would mean charity or give charity. One of the principles following this is to have the knowledge that everything belongs to God.

According to a Britannica article by Annemarie Schimmel, Muhammad is the last of a series of prophets, according to the Islam religion. He is considered the messenger of Allah who was given the words to write the Qur'an from Allah through the angel Gabriel (Schimmel, 2016).

“Recitation of the Qur’an is thought to have a healing, soothing effect, but can also bring protection, guidance, and knowledge, according to Islamic tradition (Fisher, Mary)”. People can recite the qur’an in the purified states only because Qur’an contains a powerful words and it takes a great responsibility (Fisher, Mary)”. “The verses of the Qur’an are terse (Fisher, Mary)” which makes it harder to translate. One of the unique tradition in Islam are the five pillars. “The basic spiritual practices incumbent on all Muslims are known as the five pillars of Islam (Fisher, Mary)”. The first pillar is believing and professing the unity of god and the messengership of Muhammad. The second pillar is the performance of a continual round of prayers. Muslims perform prayers five times a day “facing mecca, and reciting a series of prayers and passages from the Qur’an, bowing and kneeling (Fisher, Mary)”. The third pillar is Zakat, charity or almsgiving. “Muslims must donate at least two and a half percent of their accumulated wealth to needy Muslims (Fisher, Mary)”. The fourth pillar is fasting. Fasting frequently is recommended in Islam however, fasting during Ramadan is the obligatory (Fisher,

When it comes to the various religious movements in existence, one common point which they tend to have certain theological tenets which define such a religion. Within Christianity, this can be seen with the doctrines espoused by the Apostles Creed while in the Bahai faith it can be seen in the core ideas of unity. This general concept is also found in Islam where Islamic theology is largely based upon the notion of the five pillars which plays an important part in the lives of adherents. Such pillars include bearing witness, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage each of which expected for the faithful Muslim to practice in his life since they provide the framework towards practical Islam. Thus examining the five pillars will allow one

The five pillars of Islam are the five fundamental acts in Islam that are believed to be mandatory by Muslims all around the world. The fifth pillar of Islam is the Hajj, which is a required annual pilgrimage for all Muslims financially and physically healthy enough to make the trip. The Muslims make the trip in the last month of the lunar calendar and they go to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to see the Kaaba built by Abraham. With the Hajj being one of the largest gatherings of people in the world, Saudi Arabia's economy benefits greatly from all of the spendings of the people taking the pilgrimage. The economy benefits due to sheer amount of Muslims taking the trip, it is estimated that around 2 million Muslims travelled to Mecca in 2015 for

In order for something to be strong and successful it must have a solid foundation, otherwise, it will crumble and fall. For example, a tall building cannot withstand the brutal force of nature if it does not have a strong foundation. A person cannot remain physically healthy if they don’t have the foundation or habits of eating right and exercising every single day. This idea also applies to religion, specifically the Islamic religion. Like all religions, Islam is built up of various beliefs, practices, and principles that vary from different branches. However, all branches of Islam are based off five simple beliefs or pillars that serve as the solid foundation for this religion.

Tales from 1,001 Nights is a very well-known Arabic work of fiction. There is definitely room for debate as to whether or not it upholds Muslim beliefs. However, in the sections that I read, “The Story of Nur al-Din and Shams al-Din” and “The Story of Taj al-Muluk and Princess Dunya,” there seemed to be very few connections to Islamic values. The stories have little in common with the Five Pillars of Islam or any of the other beliefs and practices of the religion.

Islam, like Judaism and Christianity, traces its ancestry to the patriarch Ibrahim or Abraham. Corresponding to the Qur’an, the sacred book of Islam, Ibrahim and Isma’il together constructed the holy sanctuary, the Ka’bah. The Ka’bah was believed to be the site of Adam’s initial place of worship and according to the Qur’an, God told Ibrahim that it should be a place of pilgrimage (Fisher 377). Mecca was a trading center and was set along trade routes, but it consisted of plain palm-branch huts (Fisher 379). The Five Pillars, Sunni and Shi’a, and women of Islam are the characteristics that amaze me the most.

Islam was founded by Muhammad around 570-632 C.E. in Mecca, now modern day Saudi Arabia. It is the second largest and fastest growing religion today with 1.5 billion followers. It is the belief in one God. The holy book of Islam is The Qu’ran. It is believed that Muhammad had a religious experience with the Angel Gabriel. Later Muhammad was taken on a Night Journey by the same angel, from a mosque in Jerusalem, where he went up into heaven. This place is known as The Dome of the Rock. Muhammad who later through his teachings gathered a group of followers fled to Mecca in 622 C.E. which is known as Medina today. 622 C.E. is an important date because it marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar and what is known as the year of hijra. This

Believe it or not, the Christian and Islamic religions can be similar, many people think they are very different but I will prove that then can be similar. In the Islamic religion there are five pillars which represent five basic acts in Islam, these acts are considered to be mandatory by believers and are the basis of Muslim life. The second pillar called “Salat” represents mandatory prayer five times a day. These prayers take place before dawn, mid-day, late afternoon, after sunset, and after dark. Prior to being able to say their prayers they must perform a cleansing ritual known as “wudu” which means “making pure or radiant”. There is also another form of cleansing a person may be required to after sexual intercourse, menstruation, nocturnal emissions, or childbirth. This is called “ghusl” it is a cleansing of the entire body. The second pillar revolves around prayer and the preparation of prayer, which is similar to the Christian practice of prayer;

Due to much media in the world often times when a person hears the word Islam, their mind will go straight to the Twin Towers attack attack on 9/11 and group them all together with the blame (Mavani, 2010, p.95). However, anyone who knows people associated with the Islam religion know that is not the truth. Islam is often called the religion of peace and all they want to do is to please God in everything they do. The goal of Islam is to live your life as an act of worship and the way to attain this goal is through the Five Pillars of Faith and ultimately through God. The Five Pillars of Faith include faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca. By following these Five Pillars, Islams believe the all knowing God will judge them

“There is no god but Allah and Mohammed is his prophet.” This simple statement is spoken aloud five times daily by the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims. It is the statement that establishes Islam as a monotheistic religion, identifies Mohammed as the final prophet of God [Allah], and is the first of the five pillars of Islam. The five pillars of Islam are required activities that provide Muslims with a foundation for practicing their religion. In addition to professing their faith, a Muslim must also pray five times daily in the direction of Mecca, pay an annual tithe, observe Ramadan, and participate in the pilgrimage to Mecca. In the following paragraphs, I will explain the origin of the five pillars and describe each along with how they are observed by Muslims.

The Hajj or pilgrimage to Makkah is one of the five pillars of Islam "arkan-al-Islam”- Its purpose is essentially to facilitate the act of submission to Allah which is pinnacle to all followers of Islam. "Perform the pilgrimage and the visit [to Mecca] for Allah" Surah 2:196. It has enormous significance, not only for the pilgrim undertaking the Hajj but also for the wider Muslim community, the Umma, as it allows for all individuals to gain unification of faith. Such purpose can be examined through considering various rituals; the stand before Allah "wuquf", the stoning of the pillars at Mina, the commemoration of the festival of sacrifice "Id-ul-Adha", the circling of the Ka'bah and drawing water from the well of Zamzam. Such rituals

perform the Hajj and I am taking Ihram for it. Make it easy for me and