Tuesday, September 22, 2009

MUSLIM PRACTICES AND CULTURE

Muslims whose religion is Islam practices and culture are grounded on the 5 pillars of Islam. Living this life on earth is in accord with the 5 pillars in preparation for the next life with Allah in paradise.

Muslim means a person who worship only Allah, the one true God. Islam is the religion of Muslims. Islam means one true Allah.

1.) The first pillar of Islam is known as shahada. This is the pledge or oath that the Muslim only worships Allah, believes in Allah's books, believes in Allah's prophets, believes in Allah's angels and jinns, and believes in all of Allah's creation.

2.) The second pillar of Islam is prayer or salah. The Muslim believer prays 5 times a day according to the teachings of Allah.

3.) The third pillar of Islam is fasting or saum. Fasting for one full month during Ramadhan. And fasting for 3 days during full-moons.

4.) The fourth pillar of Islam is charity or sakat. A Muslim shares the substance given by Allah to those in need as sakat. This could be in the form of food, clothing or money etc. And from the whole year earning, at least 2.5 percent is given out to the needy as a zadaka.

5.) The fifth pillar of Islam is pilgrimage or Hadj. Those Muslims who were given the means by Allah is encourage to go on hadj to Mecca at least ones in this lifetime.

These is the clear, plain and simple Muslim practices and culture to live a succeful life on earth in preparation for the next life to come, Allah willing.

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