Islam | Describe 5 pillars of Islam

Islam

The word "Islam" means "surrender to the will of Allah". Followers of Islam are called Muslims. Muslims worship a monotheistic and one, omniscient God, who is called Allah in Arabic. The goal of the followers of Islam is to live in complete surrender to Allah.

Narrated Abu Huraira: One day the Prophet (peace be upon him) was sitting with some people when Gabriel came and asked, "What is faith?" The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) replied, "Faith is Allah, His angels, meeting Him, believing in His messengers, and believing in the resurrection." Then he asked, "What is Islam?" The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) replied, "To worship Allah alone and not to anyone else, to perform the obligatory prayers (zakat), and to fast in the month of Ramadan." Then he further asked, "What is Ihsan (perfection)?" The Messenger of Allah, May Allah bless him and grant him peace, replied, "Worship Allah as if you are looking at Him, and if you cannot attain this state of devotion, then you must consider that He is looking at you." Then he further asked, "When will the Hour be established? The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, 'There is no better respondent than the questioner.

History of Islam

The history of Islam refers to the history of Islam, the political, social, economic, and cultural development of Islamic civilization in chronological order from the origin of Islam to the present time. Most historians acknowledge that Islam originated in Mecca and Medina in the early 7th century AD. Muslims return to Islam the core beliefs of prophets like Isa, Solomon, Daud, Moses, Ibrahim, Noah, and Adam. Muslims believe that Islam originated from antiquity, that is, from the time of the first man, Adam.

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In 610 AD, the Qur'an began to be revealed by Allah to Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam, which Muslims believe to be Allah's revelation, urging them to submit to one Allah, wait for the coming final judgment, and take care of the poor and needy. This message of Muhammad (PBUH) was accepted by a handful of followers and faced growing opposition from most of the people of Makkah. Muhammad Yathrib (now known as Medina) emigrated a few years after losing his security in 622 to the death of his influential uncle Abu Talib. After the death of Muhammad in 632, Rashidun established a Muslim state during the caliphate.

5 pillars of Islam

Islam is founded on 5 pillars. Believing, establishing prayers, paying zakat, performing Hajj, and fasting in Ramadan. Islam is founded on these five foundations. This is clear from the narration and interpretation of the hadith. Then-

Hazrat Abu Abdur Rahman Abdullah bin Umar bin Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that I heard the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) say:

‘Islam is founded on 5 pillars - to testify that there is no true god but Allah and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah. Establishing prayers. To collect zakat. Performing Hajj in Baitullah and fasting Ramadan. '(Bukhari and Muslim)

The 5 pillars of Islam are as follows-

Shahada

The first pillar of Islam is Shahada, the claim of faith. There are two testimonies: "There is no god but Allah" and "Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah". This set statement is usually read in Arabic: la ilaha illallahu Muhammadur Rasulullah (There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah). It is essential to pronounce it in order to become a Muslim and convert to Islam. The first Shahada promotes the essential unity of faith, declaring that there is no god but Allah. Tawhid is the prayer that says "there is no god but Allah" is a major element of the Islamic faith, as it reinforces the monotheistic aspect of Islam and promotes the unity of Allah as the source of existence. The second shahada demonstrates the essential mercy of Allah. This prayer proclaims Muhammad as the last prophet and uses Muhammad as the prime example of guidance for all Muslims.

Salah (Prayer)

Establishing prayers. The second pillar of Islam is Salah or prayer. This is the most important deed after the testimony of Tawhid and Prophet Hood. Which arrives a total of five times day and night. This is why it is a strong bond between the servant and his Lord. Establishing prayers means performing them properly. Before performing a prayer, ablution is performed with the washing of hands, face, and feet. A caller is recite a Adan aloud from a high place in the mosque. The verses of the Qur'an are recited aloud or silently. These prayers are a very specific type of prayer and a very physical type of prayer called prostration. These prayers are said five times a day, at certain hard times, the person faces Mecca. Fajr, noon, afternoon, evening, and night prayers are performed: The names according to the time of prayers are Fajr (morning), Dhuhr (noon), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (evening), and Isha (night).

Zakat (Almsgiving)

The third pillar of Islam is zakat or charity. To collect zakat. Zakat is a financial act of worship, which is to be paid once a year. When the year is full or when the crop is ripe and harvested and its benefits reach others. For this reason, he has been mentioned before Hajj and Ramadan and after prayers. Zakat means purification which indicates that the rest of the wealth becomes legal and religiously pure through the payment of money. Following this pillar, Muslims must deduct a certain amount of their wealth in order to support the Islamic community, and this is usually about 2.5% of an individual's wealth. This practice is not found in the Qur'an, but in the hadith. This tax is used to take good care of the holy places and mosques of the individual Muslim community or to help those who are needy or poor.

Sawm (Fasting)

The fourth pillar of Islam is fasting. Ramadan is observed in the month of Ramadan, which is a holy month in the Islamic calendar. Using a lunar calendar means the month of Ramadan is shifted 11 days earlier each year. Fasting is directly stated in the Qur'an: "Eat and drink until the whiteness of the day is separated from the blackness of the night at dawn, then complete the fast till night ...” Fasting takes place every day from dawn to sunset at which time believers are expected to abstain from any food, drink, sexual intercourse or smoking. However, after sunset and before dawn, individuals can participate in any of the actions described above as they wish.

Hajj (Pilgrimage)

The final pillar of Islam is Hajj or pilgrimage. Performing Hajj in Baitullah. This is physical and financial worship. Because people observe it themselves, but in the case where it is permissible to be a representative, the representative will be enough. In one's life, a Muslim has to make a pilgrimage to Mecca in the 12th month of the lunar calendar. In this ritual, only 2 white sheets are worn to travel to Makkah so that all the pilgrims are identical and there is no class difference between them. During the Hajj, every Muslim man wears the same dress in simple dress to emphasize their identity. They then circled the Kaaba seven times and returned to Makkah for the final ceremony and then left Makkah to return home. Inability to perform Hajj due to physical strength, economic status, or any other reason is an obligatory excuse for Hajj. The Qur'an specifically states that only those who are able to make the pilgrimage should do so. The reason for this journey is to follow in the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad, as Muhammad did in the hope of gaining knowledge when he was in the presence of Allah. The knowledge of Hajj is in the Quran.

Conclusion

There is no chance of entering Islam and living a pure life without first stepping. And the second, that is, the prayers are similar. Hazrat Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that he heard the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) say, ‘surely the difference between a person and shirk and kufr is prayer.’ (Muslim)

And the person who abandons the remaining three pillars of Islam without any excuse, his Islam will be incomplete. And he is in grave perversion and great danger, but he cannot be called a disbeliever because of having other documents. May Allah grant the Muslim Ummah the Tawfiq to lead and establish their lives on the five foundations of Islam?