The 5 Pillars of Islam

Islam regards the Five Pillars as the foundation of its practice and belief. These Five Pillars serve as the basis for a Muslim's faith and the structure for their daily life. They are considered to be the bare minimum of what it means to be a Muslim, and adherence to them is considered to be necessary for salvation in the afterlife. The five pillars of Islam are:

1. Shahada (faith declaration)
2. Salah (daily prayer)
3. Zakat (charity)
4. Sawm (fasting during Ramadan)
5. Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).

More details on the five pillars of Islam:

1. Shahada (faith declaration): "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."
2. Salah (daily prayer): performing formal prayers five times a day facing Mecca.
3. Zakat (charity): giving a portion of one's wealth to help those in need. Giving 2.5% of one's wealth to the poor and needy.
4. Sawm (fasting during Ramadan): abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset during the Islamic month of Ramadan.
5. Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca): making a pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Mecca at least once in a lifetime, if physically and financially able.

The five pillars of Islam as outlined in the Quran are:

Shahada (faith declaration): "There is no deity but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah" (Quran, Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1).

Salah (daily prayer): "Establish prayer and be not among the neglectful" (Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:43).

Zakat (charity): "And perform properly (i.e. give the Zakat) the giving of food, and the payment of the poor due" (Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:43).

Sawm (fasting during Ramadan): "O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous" (Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183).

Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca): "And pilgrimage to the House is a duty unto Allah for mankind, for him who can find a way thither" (Quran, Surah Al-Imran 3:97).

In Islam, the Hadiths (the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad) and other references, such as the Sunnah (the teachings of the Prophet), provide additional details and guidance regarding the five pillars of Islam. Here is a summary of the five pillars of Islam according to Hadiths and references, including reference numbers:

Shahada (faith declaration): According to Hadiths, the declaration of faith should be made sincerely and with conviction, and repeated frequently to reinforce one's belief. (Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 2, Number 7)

Salah (daily prayer): The Hadiths emphasize the importance of performing daily prayers in a timely manner, with purification and concentration, and in congregation whenever possible. (Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 8, Number 406)

Zakat (charity): The Hadiths stress the importance of giving charity regularly, with a smile and without announcing it, to purify one's wealth and help those in need. (Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 24, Number 538)

Sawm (fasting during Ramadan): The Hadiths describe Ramadan fasting as a means of developing self-discipline, empathy for those in need, and improving one's relationship with Allah. (Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 31, Number 118)

Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca): The Hadiths emphasize the spiritual significance of the Hajj pilgrimage, which should be performed with humility and devotion, following the examples of Prophet Abraham and his family. (Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 26, Number 597)

These references, along with many others, provide additional guidance and context to the five pillars of Islam and help to ensure their proper observance and understanding.