Summarize the Five Pillars of Islam

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The Five Pillars of Islam represent the five essentials of Islamic faith. They are: (1) Testimony of Faith (Shahada) which is combined into a single statement. "There is no true god but Allah, and Muhammad is his Prophet. It is the belief that Allah is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all merciful. (2) Prayer (Selah) which is performed five times a day: dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and at night. It is a quiet time for reflection and aid in guidance and mercy. Muslims try to go to mosque on Fridays for the noon prayer. (3) Giving Alms (Zakah) represents purification and growth in form of a payment to remind Muslims that all that they have is a gift. It also promotes a sense of community. (4) Fasting (Sawm) occurs in the ninth month of the Arabic calendar, Ramadan and entails fasting from food, drink and sexual relations from sun up to sun down. It is to gain understanding and sympathy with those who go hungry and to achieve spiritual growth. (5) Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) is a once in a lifetime trip in the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. Pilgrims wear simple clothes and this trip represents a spiritual journey. Over 2 million people go to Mecca each year.

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