The pillars of islam

The pillars of Islam are known as the fundamental precepts of this religion, obligatory for all Muslims.
There are five: profession of faith, prayer, alms, fasting and pilgrimage to Mecca.

The profession of faith, the first and most important pillar of Islam. Condenses the essence of Islamic doctrine in a short phrase that appears, and Islam slogan, in many decorative motifs, emblems and flags, and whose translation into Castilian is "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet."

Prayer is done in the direction of Mecca, the spiritual center of Islam, and within it to the Kaaba, temple situated in the center of the largest mosque in the city. The direction in which you look to pray in Arabic is called the qibla (قبلة), a word that has the Castilian 'Qibla'.

Muslims must give an annual alms to the poorest people in your community, starting with family and neighbors.

It is the fourth pillar of Islam and one of the most popular features of Islam among non-Muslims. Fasting is recommended during other times of the year, but during Ramadan is strictly mandatory for anyone who can do it. It takes place every day of the lunar month from sunrise to sunset. Significantly alters the lives of Muslims duration: one lives over night and the family gathers to share breaking the fast. Usually the time to return home for those who live far away.

The ritual of pilgrimage varies slightly as living in the region of Mecca or comes from outside, particularly the consecration, which are made at the entrance of the sacred territory. Also the legal schools of Islam mark their own nuances.