UMMAH EDINBURGH

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

22 September 2005

The five pillars of Islam are the basis of Muslim life. The Prophet Muhammad said:

“Islam is founded on five pillars:

1. to testify there is no deity except God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God;
2. to establish the ritual prayers(five times a day);
3. to give charity to the needy;
4. to perform the pilgrimage to the House of worship in Mecca;
5. And to fast during the month of Ramadan.”