Islams 5 pillars are all ingrained in the minds of every Muslims.
So much so that we tend to take them lightly to the point of neglecting
them. Today let us revise Islams 5 pillars and rediscover what our
hearts should naturally incline to. I say should, because unfortunately
our hearts are so covered up in disease that we have developed a
hardness of the heart and our hearts no longer inclined to the basic
things that they were created for. They incline to our desires more than
anything. When they should incline to worship of Allah, The
irresistible. We were created for that purpose alone and with Islams 5
pillars, taught to us by our beloved prophet Muhammad (peace and
blessings of Allah be upon him) we know exactly how. So let's go over
them so that they may be implemented.
1. Shahada (testimony Of Faith): The first thing a person says that brings them in the fold of Islam. It consists of the following statement " I testify that there is no god (or deity worthy of worship) but Allah and I testify that Muhammad is his last and finally messenger." When you say these words, while meaning and understanding them, you become a Muslim. A Muslim is a person that "Submits to God's will".
2. Salat (Performing 5 daily prayers): A Muslim must perform 5 daily prayers at their prescribed times (On time). While in pray the worshiper is in direct link with his Lord (Allah). The performance of the prayer is mention in the Qur'an, but the details of how it is to be performed was given to us by the prophet Muhammad ( May the blessings and peace from Allah be upon him) Some people think that we could combine all the prayers for the end of the day, but that is incorrect. They must be performed at a set time which is determined by the position of the sun.
3. Zakat (Paying of the Alms tax): The Arabic meaning of the word Zakat is "purification" or "growth". Paying zakat to the needy serves the purpose of purifying our wealth and helping the poor. It has been set at 2.5% of the money set aside in a full year. Every Adult, free, and mentally sane and financially able Muslim, male or female, is obliged to pay his zakat every year.
4. Sawm (Fasting the month of Ramadan): Muslims have been advised that when the month of Ramadan arrives, they are to fast from sun up the sun down. Fasting means abstaining from food and water and from sexual intercourse during the prescribed hours mentioned. The reward for fasting is great and is only truly known by Allah. So we should not miss out that at all.
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia): It has also been prescribed by Allah, that we perform hajj at least once in our life time. On hajj, we are guests of Allah. A set number of rituals must be performed exactly in order for our pilgrimage to be accepted. If accepted, hajj completely washes you of all your sins and leaves you as sinless as a new-born baby.
Well here it is, Islams 5 pillars...
Make sure to implement them in your daily lives. Of course the explanation above was a brief one. For more info on Islams 5 pillars search Islam tomorrow on Google.
1. Shahada (testimony Of Faith): The first thing a person says that brings them in the fold of Islam. It consists of the following statement " I testify that there is no god (or deity worthy of worship) but Allah and I testify that Muhammad is his last and finally messenger." When you say these words, while meaning and understanding them, you become a Muslim. A Muslim is a person that "Submits to God's will".
2. Salat (Performing 5 daily prayers): A Muslim must perform 5 daily prayers at their prescribed times (On time). While in pray the worshiper is in direct link with his Lord (Allah). The performance of the prayer is mention in the Qur'an, but the details of how it is to be performed was given to us by the prophet Muhammad ( May the blessings and peace from Allah be upon him) Some people think that we could combine all the prayers for the end of the day, but that is incorrect. They must be performed at a set time which is determined by the position of the sun.
3. Zakat (Paying of the Alms tax): The Arabic meaning of the word Zakat is "purification" or "growth". Paying zakat to the needy serves the purpose of purifying our wealth and helping the poor. It has been set at 2.5% of the money set aside in a full year. Every Adult, free, and mentally sane and financially able Muslim, male or female, is obliged to pay his zakat every year.
4. Sawm (Fasting the month of Ramadan): Muslims have been advised that when the month of Ramadan arrives, they are to fast from sun up the sun down. Fasting means abstaining from food and water and from sexual intercourse during the prescribed hours mentioned. The reward for fasting is great and is only truly known by Allah. So we should not miss out that at all.
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia): It has also been prescribed by Allah, that we perform hajj at least once in our life time. On hajj, we are guests of Allah. A set number of rituals must be performed exactly in order for our pilgrimage to be accepted. If accepted, hajj completely washes you of all your sins and leaves you as sinless as a new-born baby.
Well here it is, Islams 5 pillars...
Make sure to implement them in your daily lives. Of course the explanation above was a brief one. For more info on Islams 5 pillars search Islam tomorrow on Google.
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