Five Pillars of Islam

1) Iman (Faith) - "There is none worthy of worship except God and Muhammad is the messenger of God."

2) Salah (Prayer) - Salah is the name for the prayers that are performed 5 times a day, and are a direct link between the worshiper and God.

3) Zakah (Almsgiving) - An important principle of Islam is that everything belongs to God, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. The word "Zakah" means both "purification" and "growth."

4) Sawm (Fasting) - Every year in the month of "Ramadan," all able Muslims fast from dawn until sundown; abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations with their spouses. Muslims fast for the pleasure of Allah. There are also a lot of charitable deeds. Muslims may feed a needy neighbor, feed the poor, etc. It sets them on a spiritual level because they are unable to eat or drink. So by fasting, they are not only pleasing Allah, but can also obtain a feel for people less fortunate than their selves.

5) Hajj (Pilgrimage) - The pilgrimage to Makkah (also spelled Mecca); the hajj; is an obligation only for those physically able to do so. Even so, over 2 million people perform a pilgrimage to Makkah each year from every corner of the globe. After a Muslim has carried out their pilgrimage, they have taken a step closer to God by visiting His house, the first house of worship on Earth.

The five pillars of Islam are the foundation of Muslim life: faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality of the prophethood of Muhammad; establishment of the daily ritual prayers; self-purification through fasting; and the pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are physically and financially able to go.

by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ May 7, 2010

Islam

A religion you need to find good sources to know about. Negative images spreading through social media tells nothing about what Islam accurately is.

Reading about Islam from reliable sources will give you a lot of well grounded materials.

by F2sh6 January 20, 2015

islam

the religion of faith humanity peace and freedom

i have known the aim of my presence since i become a MUSLIM (member of the world of ISLAM and that is why i live happy life

by the light of candels February 3, 2010

Isela

beautiful. talks to herself and has mutiple personalities. likes boys but prefers men. she's a murderer in disguise. capable of anything.

Man 1: "Don't mess with that girl over there."

Man 2: "You just want her for yourself!"

Man 3: "No dOOd, she's an Isela!"

by Herkeman October 16, 2008

Islamophile

Someone who loves Muslims and subscribes to the tenets of Islam.

That Democratic candidate who threw his support behind the Council on Islamic-American Relations (CAIR) is an islamophile

by RA Chatterjee September 9, 2007

isla

noun.
a person who is able to make someone else happier than they have ever been.
who makes them smile and laugh and feel happy with their life and who they are.
who can make every moment that they spend together amazing.

someone to hold on to very tightly

Boy 1: "She obviously means a lot to you"
Boy 2: "Yeah, shes pretty damn isla tbh"

by Alexxx2134 November 10, 2007

nation of islam

Black nationalist movement that is as different from Islam as night is from day. These people are not true Muslims. For example, they don't believe that Muhammad (S) was the last prophet. In fact, their founder Louis Farrakhan is regarded by the NOI as a Prophet. Also, in Islam you are supposed to be tolerant. The NOI hate white people and want segregation. In short and are actually just racist bastards who are not Muslims. They only use the Islamic jargon.

Nation of Islam members should study actual Islam instead of the garbage that Louis Farrakhan introduced. They should follow Malcom X's example.

by UpInDaHood January 9, 2005