The Importance of Practices in Islam

Five Pillars of Islam

Shahada: This is the declaration of faith that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah.
Salat: The duty to pray five times a day facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
Zakat: Giving alms to the poor and needy.
Sawm: All adults are expected to fast during the month of Ramadan.
Hajj: Every Muslim who is able should perform a pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Mecca at least once in their lifetime.

Muslims believe in Qadar, or predestination. This is the belief that every action and event has been decreed by Allah.
Despite this belief in preordainment, Muslims also believe in free will. Allah knows what choices individuals will make, but does not compel them.

Jihad: Often known as the “struggle in the way of Allah,” it can refer to internal struggles against temptation or the external struggle to promote justice and righteousness.
Praying: In addition to the five daily prayers, there are also prayers for specific occasions, such as at birth, marriage, and death.
Reading the Quran: The Quran is the holy book of Islam and reading it is considered a form of worship.

Honesty, justice, humility, patience and striving for excellence are all strongly emphasized in Islam and considered part of faith.
Prohibitions in Islam include pork, alcohol, dishonesty, stealing, and disrespect of parents.
Marriage and family life are considered crucial for a well-functioning society and are encouraged.
Islamic dietary laws (halal), which govern what can be eaten and how animals must be slaughtered, are closely adhered to.
The clothes that Muslims wear should meet the requirements of modesty (hijab).