
Encyclopaedia Of Doctrines Of Islam
The fundamental values and vision of lslam in all its varieties exhibits a meaningful unity and coherence. The common core practices and shared tradition that constitutes lslam are the five pillars. These include shahada or the profession of faith; salaat or ritual prayer; sawm or fasting during the month of Ramadan; zakat or charitable tithe; and the Hajj or annual pilgrimage to Mecca. To state t...
The fundamental values and vision of lslam in all its varieties exhibits a meaningful unity and coherence. The common core practices and shared tradition that constitutes lslam are the five pillars. These include shahada or the profession of faith; salaat or ritual prayer; sawm or fasting during the month of Ramadan; zakat or charitable tithe; and the Hajj or annual pilgrimage to Mecca. To state t...