THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM Muslim Basic Beliefs Understanding the core beliefs and duties that shape every Muslim’s daily life Shahada (Declaration) The confession that there is no god but Allah & Muhammad is his prophet Salat (Prayer) Five daily prayers facing Mecca at prescribed times Zakat (Almsgiving) Giving 2.5% of wealth to the poor and needy Sawm (Fasting) Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan Hajj (Pilgrimage) Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime