Islam

Five Pillars of Islam

The five basic acts in Islam: Declaration of Faith (Shahada), Prayer (Salat), Almsgiving (Zakat), Fasting (Sawm), and Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj).

Shahada

The declaration of faith in Islam, stating that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His prophet.

Salat

The ritual prayer performed five times a day in Islam.

Zakat

The practice of almsgiving or charity, typically 2.5% of an individual's wealth given to those in need.

Sawm

The practice of fasting during the month of Ramadan in Islam.

Hajj

The pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime.

Monotheistic

Believing in the existence of one God, a characteristic shared by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

Islamic Art

Art that avoids depictions of God and Muhammad, instead focusing on geometric and calligraphic designs.