Isalm – Main Teachings
The basic essentials in “The Practice of Islam” are summed up in the five pillars of faith which are:
- There is only one God Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
- Prayer[Namaz] is the duty of every Muslim. The prescribed prayers five times daily must be observed.
- Keeping Fast during the month of Ramadaan from morning to dusk is a duty for all
- The giving of charity to the need (Zakat) is a religious duty
- If possible, he must go on a pilgrimage[Haj] to Mecca atleast once in his lifetime
[Adapted from Sri Sathya Sai Balvikas Primer II]