A Muslim is any person who bears witness that there’s only one God (Allah) to be worshiped and Muhammad is His Messenger. The religious practice of Islam which means total submission to God based on these pillars called Arkan.
The Shahada (The profession of faith)
Shahada is an Arabic word for testimony and the first of the five pillars of Islam (Arkan). It literally means, there’snone worth of worship except Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.’’
One becomes a Muslim by uttering these words, and one is promised paradise when they utter this shahada as their last words in the earthly life. Shahada is repeated five times in every prayer call and recited at least twice in every prayer.
Salah (Daily prayer)
Salah is the daily ritual prayer performed by every muslim. Muslims are expected to pray five times a day. Each prayer,performed in any clean environment, may take at least 7 minutes. In circumstance like war, illness, journey, certain allowances are given to ease their offering. However, on Friday midday, Muslims attend a nearby mosque to listen to a sermon( Khutba), and pray.
Zakat (Alms giving)
Islam charity is not only recommended but required of every muslim who is financially stable. The act of giving charityto the less fortunate is viewed as a compulsory charity. Islam encourages helping people to stand on their own by sharing wealth with them.
Sawm (Fasting during Ramadhan)
Ramadhan is the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar. Muslims all over the world fast from dusk to dawn with expectations. This is the month in which Quran was sent down to mankind.
Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca)
Muslims are required to make pilgrimage to the Kaaba which is in the sacred city of Mecca and walk around it seven times. Pilgrimage serves as a penance occurs in the 12th month of the Islamic Calendar.