A comprehensive guide to the Five Pillars of Islam: Shahada, Salah (prayer), Zakat, Sawm (fasting), and Hajj. Learn their meanings and importance.
Taking time out to pray five times a day is a duty upon all Muslims, and helps us to remember Allah (SWT) and our purpose in life – to worship Him. When we turn towards Makkah, we are united with all the Muslims around the world who face the same direction (Qibla), and when we … Read more
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and the most blessed month of the year. It is the month in which the Quran was revealed, in which the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and in which fasting is obligatory upon every able Muslim. For UK … Read more
Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and one of the most important acts of worship a Muslim can perform. It is an obligatory annual payment — a form of purification of wealth — that every eligible Muslim must give to those in need. For UK Muslims, understanding Zakat is essential not only … Read more
Salah (also spelled Salat) is the second Pillar of Islam and the most important act of worship a Muslim performs daily. It is a direct connection between the believer and Allah (SWT), performed five times each day at prescribed times. The Five Daily Prayers and Their Times Fajr – The pre-dawn prayer (2 Rak’ahs) Dhuhr … Read more