Prayer (Salah) – The Second Pillar of Islam

Prayer

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) – The First Pillar of Islam

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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