Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Based on exerpts from the Koran, what would you say are the primary empases and values of the Muslim Faith?

Islamic scholars consider the "five pillars of Islam" to
be the central tenets of their faith as set out in the Koran. The five pillars
are:


1. “There is no true god (deity) but God
(Allah),
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Muhammad is the Messenger (Prophet) of
God.”



2."Bilal, call (the people) to prayer, let us be comforted
by it."
One must pray five times a day in a certain
manner.


3. Zakat or giving a certain percentage of ones
wealth to the needy is described in several places in the
Koran.


4. One must fast during
Ramadan.


5. One must perform a Hajj or pilgrimmage to Mecca
at least once.

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