pillar of Islam

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pillar of Islam - (Islam) one of the five religious obligations accepted by all Muslims

pillar - a fundamental principle or practice; "science eroded the pillars of superstition"

shahadah - the first pillar of Islam is an affirmation of faith

salaah, salaat, salah, salat - the second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca

sawm - the third pillar of Islam is fasting (primarily during the month of Ramadan); Muslims abstain from food and drink and gambling and all sensuous pleasures from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan

zakat - the fourth pillar of Islam is almsgiving as an act of worship; "the zakat is earmarked for the poor and disabled"

hadj, haj, hajj - the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba; "for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship"

Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism, Islam, Islamism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion"

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Haj is one of the five pillars of Islam and healthy adults are urged to perform it at least once in their lifetime if they have the required financial and physical means.

First set of Hajj pilgrims return home to Abu Dhabi

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and comprises a journey to Makkah to perform religious rituals described in the Holy Quran.

Ghilaf-e-Kaaba changing ceremony held in Makkah

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) on Wednesday ordered a probe on the reported issuance of fake Hajj identification cards to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) so that they can join the pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam.

Issuance of fake Hajj IDs probed

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam that must be performed at least once in lifetime by all Muslims capable of making the expensive and difficult journey.

Ceremony to change Ghilaf-e-Kaaba held in Makkah

The Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, who is also President General of Religious Research and Ifta Authority, addressed the pilgrims, saying "Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and is obligatory on every adult Muslim once in his lifetime, if he is financially and physically capable to undertake the journey."

Around 2.09m pilgrims arrive in Makkah from abroad and inside Saudi

For current pilgrims in Saudi Arabia estimated at no less than 3.5 million, with over 7,000 Filipino delegates, the act of slaughtering livestock (at least a sheep) will complete their hajj performance, which is one of five pillars of Islam.

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid'l Adha

Performing Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, a journey that re-enacts the actions of the Prophet Muhammad in his "farewell pilgrimage" in 632 AD.

Million of Muslims arrive Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj ahead of Eid al-Adha

Mina, Aug 9, 2019, SPA -- The Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, who is also President General of Religious Research and Ifta Authority, addressed the pilgrims saying that Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and is obligatory on every adult Muslim once in his lifetime if he is financially and physically capable to undertake the journey.

Saudi Grand Mufti Addresses Pilgrims

Summary: The Haj is one of the five pillars of Islam.

More than two million faithful begin Haj pilgrimage

Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual six-day pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, a deed that all Muslims should do at least once in their lifetime if they have the means to travel to Saudi Arabia.

Millions of muslims gather in Mecca for start of hajj pilgrimage - VIDEO

It marks the end date of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the five pillars of Islam.What is Eid Al Adha?The Eid Al Adha celebration honors the willingness of Ibrahim, recognized as a prophet in Islam, to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah's command.

Morocco to Celebrate Eid Al Adha on August 12

It marks the end of an annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, and should be undertaken by every Muslim who can afford to do so.