1. The Declaration of Faith: to bear witness (hat there is none worthy
of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger to all
humanity until the Day of Judgment. The prophet hood of
Muhammad obliges Muslims to follow his exemplary life as a model.

2. Prayers: Daily prayers are offered five times a day as a duty
toward Allah. They strengthen and enliven ones belief in Allah and
inspire individuals to develop a higher morality They purify the
heart and help one to resist giving into temptation.

3. Fasting the Month of Ramadan: During Ramadan, Muslims abstain
from food, drink, and all sexual activity from dawn to sunset. In
addition, they must strive to abstain from evil intentions and desires.
This communal fast seeks to instill within the individual feelings of
love, sincerity, devotion, patience, unselfishness, and will-power as
well as to develop a sound social conscience.

4. Zakat: An annual payment of 2.5% of ones net savings that has
been in ones possession for one year. This is a religious duty and
purifies ones money It must be given to those who are poor and in
need.

5. Pilgrimage to Makkah: This must be performed once during one’s
lifetime, provided that one can afford it financially and withstand it
physically.

Besides these pillars, every action done with the awareness that it
fulfills the will of Allah is also considered an act of worship.