Translation

On the authority of Abdullah, the son of Umar ibn al-Khattab (ra), who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say, "Islam has been built on five [pillars]: testifying that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing the salah (prayer), paying the zakat (obligatory charity), making the hajj (pilgrimage) to the House, and fasting in Ramadhan."

Explanation

This hadith establishes the fundamental framework of Islamic practice. Like pillars that support a building, these five acts support the faith of a Muslim and are obligatory for every able Muslim.

Key Lessons

• 1Islam has a clear, practical foundation
• 2The Shahadah is the cornerstone of faith
• 3Each pillar has its own conditions and requirements
• 4These pillars distinguish Muslims from others

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