What is Zakat Zakat is the Third Pillar of Islam. The word Zakat means ‘purity, progress, blessings, and praise’ and in practice, it means to give money or food to the poor. Zakat is a form of charity or tax given in Islam as a religious obligation which according to the Quranic hierarchy is important … Read more
Prayer is the second pillar of Islam. The second pillar of Islam is the religious duty to perform five daily prayers. It is believed that all adult Muslims should perform five prayers, before which the body should be cleaned at various intervals of the day. The Qur’anic references also mention the acts of standing, bowing, … Read more
The Profession of Faith (Shahadah) is considered the most basic expression of Islamic teachings. And it is the first pillar of Islam. In Arabic, the word Shahadah refers to ‘testimony’. The first kalimah ‘La ilaha illlahu Muhamadu Rasoolulah’ has two main concepts: There is no God but Allah. Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be … Read more