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Article Title

The 5 Pillars of Islam

Authors

Jennifer Hitchcock, St. John Fisher UniversityFollow

Document Type

Research Paper

Abstract

In lieu of an abstract, below is the essay's first paragraph.

"The basic rites of Islam that were revealed to the Prophet are the “pillars” of Islam. These are considered to be the entire ritual structure of the Islamic religion because they are the five essential and obligatory practices that all Muslims follow. These pillars also “have certain disciplinary effects in curbing the excess desires of the believers, in teaching them to do things together for the welfare of the group and for the purification of their souls” (Farah, 135). The five rituals consist of: 1.) Shahada, the profession of faith, 2.) Salah, prayer, 3.) Zakah, almsgiving, 4.) Siyam, fasting, and 5.) Hajj, the pilgrimage."

First Page

43

Last Page

50

Recommended Citation

Hitchcock, Jennifer (2005) "The 5 Pillars of Islam," Verbum: Vol. 2: Iss. 2, Article 9.
Available at: https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/verbum/vol2/iss2/9