5 Pillars of Islam

For new and renewed Muslims - 5 Pillars Made Plain Yaqeen Institute What are the 5 Pillars of Islam? 1. Shahada (the testimony of faith) 2. Salat (prayer) 3. Zakat (alms giving) 4. Sawm (fasting) 5. Hajj (pilgrimage) Whether you were born to a Muslim family and are rediscovering faith, or you are a new Muslim who has recently accepted Islam, how can you build a strong connection with your new way of life? First step: begin with the basics. In this series, Sh. Abdullah Oduro walks us through the "who", "what", "when", "where", and "why" of the 5 foundational pillars of Islam. This series is not just for new and renewed Muslims—it is also a vital resource for convert coaches and Imams to use in their work. Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Islam is built upon five: to worship Allah and to disbelieve in what is worshiped besides him, to establish prayer, to give charity, to perform Hajj pilgrimage to the house, and to fast the month of Ramadan.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 8, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 16 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ ابْنِ عُمَرَ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ بُنِيَ الْإِسْلَامُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ عَلَى أَنْ يُعْبَدَ اللَّهُ وَيُكْفَرَ بِمَا دُونَهُ وَإِقَامِ الصَّلَاةِ وَإِيتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ وَحَجِّ الْبَيْتِ وَصَوْمِ رَمَضَانَ  8 صحيح البخاري كتاب الإيمان باب قول النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم بني الإسلام على خمس 16 صحيح مسلم كتاب الإيمان باب بيان أركان الإسلام ودعائمه العظام