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Islam 101

The five pillars

What every Muslim is asked to do

One picture from the Prophet ﷺ: a house standing on five pillars.

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  • 19 cards, about 6 min

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The Prophet ﷺ described Islam as a building resting on five pillars. They are its core practices. Declaring faith. Praying five times a day. Giving zakat. Fasting in Ramadan. And making the pilgrimage to Makkah, once, if able.

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