ISLAM
The Five Pillars of Wisdom

SALAT	ZAKAT	SHAHADAH	SAWM	HAJJ	

		
Zakat means "charity". Almsgiving to the poor and needy is regarded as an act of worship by Muslims.	Sawm means "fasting". This is done during the month of Ramadan when Muslims abstain from food and drink during daylight hours.  	Shahadah means "profession of faith". All Muslims declare, "There is no God but Allah and Muhammed is his messenger".	Hajj means "pilgrimage". Every Muslim who can afford it should travel to Mecca at least once during his lifetime.	Salat means "prayer". Muslims must say compulsory prayers five times each day. prayers are said facing Mecca.