Comparative Religion
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca—Hajj All Muslims who are able are required to make the pilgrimage to Mecca and the surrounding holy sites at...
4. Fasting during Ramadan—Saum During the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims are expected to...
3. Alms-Giving—Zakat The giving of alms is the third pillar. Although not defined in the Qu’ran, Muslims believe that they...
2. Daily Prayers—Salat Muslims are expected to pray five times a day. This does not mean that they need to...
1. The Profession of Faith—The Shahada The Profession of Faith, the shahada, is the most fundamental expression of Islamic beliefs. It simply...
The following excerpt is taken from "Maariful Quran" by Mufti Taqi Usmani Vol. 8 pg. 770-771: Themes of the Scripts...