The First Pillar: Shahadah Declaration of Faith

It says two things: 1.There is no god but Allah 2. Muhammad is the messenger of God

The Second Pillar: Salat Mandatory prayer five times dailyPrayers take place: 1.before dawn 2.mid-day 3.late afternoon 4.after sunset 5.after dark

Wudu: Ablution; ritual cleansing of certain parts of the body performed prior to salat prayers, other acts of worship and other religious practices; literally and spiritually means making pure or radiant

Ghusl: Ritual cleansing of the entire body; an act of purification so that an individual can participate in prayer, attend the mosque or touch the Quran

The third pillar: Zakat Mandatory almsgiving

Means to purify or increase. Muslims are required to give 2.5 percent of their surplus wealth over the period of one year$50,000 $20,000 = $30,000($30,000)(0.025) = $750$10 / week $520Christmas and Easter $200Total: $720

The fourth pillar: Sawm Mandatory fasting

Muslims cannot eat, drink, or have sexual relations from dawn until dusk during the month of RamadanThey abstain from the pleasures in life in order to develop spiritual puritySpecial consideration is given to the young and elderlyThe month ends with the festival called Eid al-Fitr.

The fifth pillar: Hajj Mandatory pilgrimage to Makkah

If you have the health and the means, you are required to make the trip to Makkah.

The last day commemorates the time that God asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Ismael.

The Islamic Calendar1.Muharram2.Safar3.Rabi' al-awwal (Rabi' I)4.Rabi' al-thani (Rabi' II)5.Jumada al-awwal (Jumada I)6.Jumada al-thani (Jumada II)7.Rajab8.Sha'ban9.Ramadan10.Shawwal11.Dhu al-Qi'dah12.Dhu al-Hijjah