HWC 204 Study Guide - Final Guide: Divine Providence, Salah, Timesdaily
30 Oct 2014
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The five pillars of islam: witness (shahada): i bear witness that there is no god but allah; i bear witness that. One becomes a muslim by saying that sincerity: worship (salat): five times daily and on certain other occasions. The worshipper must face the direction of mecca and goes through a precisely observed rhythm of spoken prayers and bodily postures. It is performed individually and communally: almsgiving (zakat): an obligatory religious tax, paid at the end of the year. This is used for charitable purposes for the muslim community: fasting (sawm): the month of ramadan in the muslim calendar which lasts 29-30 days. Can take place in winter or spring because of the difference in calendars. Between dawn and dark every day people must abstain from food, drink, medicine, smoking and sex. It is mandatory to do this once in a lifetime if financially, personal, and family allow it.
