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our knowledge of these fundamentals we increase our understand-
ing of Al-Islam. These fundamental practices are the pillars upon
which a Muslim's entire Islamic life, which is based on the Holy
Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad is structured.
They are listed in their progression: To bear witness that there is
no deity except Allah, and that Muhammad si is His Servant and
Messenger; to observe prayers five times a day; to pay Zakat (char-
ity as an obligation); to fast during the month of Ramadan; and to
perform Pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah at lease once in a lifetime, if
one is financially and physically able.
If we do not have the courage to acknowledge the worship of
Allah, The Creator, and if we do not have the courage to live a life
which shows others our worship of Him, then we are not strong
enough to accept the first Pillar of our religion. When people
declare themselves Muslims, they make their faith known by
openly bearing witness that, "There is no deity except Allah, and
Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger."
ing of Al-Islam. These fundamental practices are the pillars upon
which a Muslim's entire Islamic life, which is based on the Holy
Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad is structured.
They are listed in their progression: To bear witness that there is
no deity except Allah, and that Muhammad si is His Servant and
Messenger; to observe prayers five times a day; to pay Zakat (char-
ity as an obligation); to fast during the month of Ramadan; and to
perform Pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah at lease once in a lifetime, if
one is financially and physically able.
If we do not have the courage to acknowledge the worship of
Allah, The Creator, and if we do not have the courage to live a life
which shows others our worship of Him, then we are not strong
enough to accept the first Pillar of our religion. When people
declare themselves Muslims, they make their faith known by
openly bearing witness that, "There is no deity except Allah, and
Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger."