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The Five Pillars |
| Faith | Prayer | Welfare | Pilgrimage | Fasting |
| Declaration of Faith | A typical declaration of faith could
be as follows: "I declare that there is no god but God. And Muhammad is His servant and Messenger" The implication to this is: God is the One and Only and has no partner. The Prophethood of Muhammad obliges believers to follow his exemplary life in every respect.
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| The Daily Prayers | The prayer strengthens the belief in
God and inspires Man to higher morality; it purifies the
heart and controls temptation. It is a moment when the
consciousness in the presence of Lord is at its utmost,
in a peaceful contemplation. It is a time for those who
humble themselves to God, the sign of pure believers. "Verily, I am God:
There is no god but I: So serve thou Me, And establish
prayer for celebrating My praise."
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| Welfare Contribution | The welfare contribution helps to
establish economic balance and fair distribution of
wealth among the members of the community. On the other
side, it purifies oneself from greed and selfishness and
enhances social bonds. Welfare dues and other religious
rituals are always brought unto juxtaposition: And be steadfast in prayer
and regular in charity: And whatever good ye send forth
for your souls before you, ye shall find it with God: For
God sees well all that ye do.
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| Pilgrimage to Makkah | It is an annual and global assembly
for all believers to meet under the umbrella of
brotherhood. Barriers of language, race, colour and
status fade away for the bond of faith to replace all
worldly ties. It is a time of spiritual enlightenment,
purifying from all sins and renewal of faith in God.
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from Pilgrimage to Makkah] Pilgrimage thereto is a
duty Men owe to God,--- Those who can afford the journey.
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| Fasting during the month of Ramadhan | This annual training programme
develops self-control and helps to overcome selfishness
and greed. The feeling of hunger for long hours during
the day develops a real image in mind of those who are
poor and hungry. Spiritual training is not related to the
self only, but also about feeling towards others. O ye who believe! Fasting
is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before
you, That ya may (learn) Self-restraint.
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