Declaration of Faith
The Declaration “There Is No God But Allah, And Muhammad S.W Is The Messenger Of Allah” Is Fundamental In Islam. It’s Inscribed In Arabic On Various Architectural Structures And Objects, Including The Qur’an, The Holy Book Of Islam. By Sincerely Reciting This Statement, One Embraces Islam.

Prayer
Muslims engage in five daily prayers facing towards Mecca: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark. Each prayer involves reciting the opening chapter (sura) of the Qur’an and may be performed on a prayer rug. Individuals can pray alone anywhere or collectively in a mosque, led by an imam. Men typically gather for the Friday noon prayer, while women are welcome but not obligated to attend. Following prayers, a sermon based on a Qur’anic passage is delivered by the imam, followed by communal supplications and a discussion on religious matters.

Almsgiving
In accordance with Islamic law, Muslims give a portion of their income to support those in need within their community. This practice, known as zakat, is obligatory for those who meet certain financial criteria. Additionally, many affluent Muslims, including rulers and individuals of wealth, contribute to the construction of mosques, hospitals, schools, and other charitable institutions. They do so not only as a religious obligation but also to seek the blessings associated with charitable acts.

Fasting during Ramadan
During the daylight hours of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, all healthy adult Muslims abstain from food and drink as an obligatory act of devotion. This temporary fasting serves as a means to deepen their appreciation and gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon them by God, including the revelation of the Qur’an, which occurred during this sacred month. By experiencing hunger and thirst, Muslims empathize with the less fortunate, reinforcing the religious obligation to assist those in need.

Pilgrimage to Makkah
Every financially and physically able Muslim is required to undertake a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, located in present-day Saudi Arabia, at least once in their lifetime. At the heart of the Haram Mosque in Mecca stands the Ka’ba, a cubical structure adorned with black embroidered hangings. Muslims believe it to be the house built by the Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim in Arabic) for the worship of God, and they face its direction (qibla) during prayers. Since the era of Prophet Muhammad, believers from around the globe have congregated around the Ka’ba in Mecca during the eighth and twelfth days of the final month of the Islamic calendar.