What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

The most important Islamic practices are the 5 pillars of Islam (five fundamental pillars).

These are the 5 pillars of Islam:

1. Shahada (شَہادَہ)

2. Salah (صَلَاة)

3. Zakat (زَکَاة)

4. Roza (صَوم)

5. Hajj (حَج)

🌙 5 Pillars of Islam (Five Pillars of Islam – پانچ رکنِ اسلام)

The foundation of Islam is based on 5 pillars. It is obligatory for every Muslim to believe in them and act upon them. These five pillars are not just rules, but the actual system of a Muslim’s life.

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🕋 1. Shahada (Shahaadat – شَہَادَت)

“La ilaha illallah, Muhammadur Rasoolullah”

(لَا إِلٰہَ إِلَّا اللّٰہُ، مُحَمَّدٌ رَّسُوْلُ اللّٰہِ)

📌 Meaning: There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad ﷺ is the Messenger of Allah.

🔸 This is the first and most fundamental pillar of Islam.

🔸 Shahada means belief in the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of the Messenger ﷺ.

🔸 One must accept this statement with the heart, declare it with the tongue, and prove it through actions.

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🕌 2. Salah (Namaz – صَلَاة / نَماز)

It is obligatory to offer 5 daily prayers:

1. Fajr (فَجر) – Morning

2. Zuhr (ظُہر) – Afternoon

3. Asr (عَصر) – Late Afternoon

4. Maghrib (مَغرب) – After sunset

5. Isha (عِشاء) – Night

🔸 Salah is a connection with Allah.

🔸 Prayer keeps a person away from evil.

🔸 It teaches patience, gratitude, and piety.

🔸 Each prayer has its specific time and virtue.

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💰 3. Zakat (Zakaat – زَکَاة)

Giving a small portion of your wealth to the needy.

🔸 Every Muslim who possesses wealth above the nisab threshold must give 2.5% of it as Zakat once a year.

🔸 It is purification of wealth.

🔸 Its purpose is to help the poor and reduce love for material wealth.

🔸 Zakat promotes humanity and equality.

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🌙 4. Roza (Sawm – صَوم / رَوزَہ)

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is obligatory.

🔸 From Suhoor to Iftar, nothing is eaten or drunk.

🔸 Fasting is not just avoiding food and drink, but also refraining from sins.

🔸 The true purpose of fasting is to attain piety.

🔸 It promotes patience, self-control, and closeness to Allah.

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🕋 5. Hajj (حَجّ)

It is obligatory to perform Hajj once in a lifetime (if a person is capable).

🔸 Hajj is performed once a year during the month of Zul Hijjah.

🔸 Every Muslim who has financial and physical ability must perform it.

🔸 The rituals of Hajj include Tawaf, Sa'i, standing at Arafah, staying in Mina, and offering sacrifice.

🔸 Hajj reminds one of equality, patience, and remembrance of Allah.

✅ Conclusion:

These 5 pillars are the actual system of a Muslim’s life. Whoever believes in and acts upon these pillars becomes not only a good Muslim but also a good human being.