Tawhid: meaning oneness [of God] is the defining doctrine of Islam. All Muslims believe that the entirety of the Islamic teaching rests on the principle of Tawhid. It affirms the indivisible concept of monotheism in Islam. Tawhid declares the unity and uniqueness of God as creator and sustainer of the universe : that Allah, is One (Al-ʾAḥad). The first part of the Shahada (the Islamic affirmation of faith) is the declaration of belief in the oneness of God. To attribute divinity to a created entity, known as shirk, is an unpardonable sin according to the Qur’an.

Shahadah: Based on its interpretation of the Quran and the Sunnah, all Muslims affirm the shahada, The recited affirmation that “there is no god but God and Muhammad is the messenger of God.” The statement has two parts: la ilaha illa’llah (there is no god but God), and Muhammadun rasul Allah (Muhammad is the messenger of God).

Ṣawm literally, means “to abstain” In Islam fasting is required during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar, during which all Muslims are required to abstain during daylight hours from eating, drinking, or engaging in sexual activity. Each and every moment during the fast, a person suppresses their passions and desires in loving obedience to God. This consciousness of duty and the spirit of patience helps in strengthening one’s faith.

Nubuwwah – Prophethood:  A prophet is the recipient of divine revelation whose revelation contains God’s specific commands and prohibitions in the form of an ethical code recorded in scriptural form as guidance. The prophet is a witness of God’s unity, announces the righteous conduct God wills for this world, and warns of God’s judgment on the Last Day. In Islam, prophethood is always defined in terms of Muhammad ‘s(PBUH) experience, since his is considered the final, perfected message sent to confirm all previous revelations brought by the Abrahamic line of Prophets.

Quran: literally means “recitation.” To all Muslims, the Quran is the word of God transmitted through the Prophet Muhammad( PBUH) . The Quran proclaims God’s existence and will and is the ultimate source of religious knowledge for Muslims. The Quran is considered to be the ultimate authority in all matters pertaining to religion. It furnishes the basic tenets of the faith, the principles of ethical behavior, and guidance for social, political, and economic activities. It is used in the five obligatory daily prayers and for special prayers during Ramadan.

Zakat: literally means to “that which purifies” . All Muslims understand it as a form of alms-giving in Islam. Zakat is considered a religious obligation for most Muslims with financial means. Some deems it as voluntary. Zakat is based on income and the value of all of one’s possessions. Zakat signifies acceptance of material responsibility. It used for the needy, for propagation of the faith, to relieve debtors, and to help travelers

Qiyamah is the concept of bringing back to life of human beings for final judgment. Muslims believe that the present life is only a trial preparation for the next realm of existence. A day will come when the whole universe will be destroyed and the dead will be resurrected and must account for how they have lived their lives. This day is the Day of Judgment. On that day, God will reward all people according to their beliefs and deeds.

Salah: Prayer  is an obligatory religious duty for every Muslim. It is a physical, mental and spiritual act of worship that is observed five times every day at prescribed times. In this ritual, the worshiper starts standing, bows, prostrates, and concludes while sitting on the ground. During each posture, the worshiper recites certain verses, phrases and prayers from the Quran and formulas in praise of God (takbir). It must be done facing the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca (qiblah).

Hajj is the performance of the Hajj Pilgrimage All adult Muslims are required to perform it at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able. Pilgrims dress modestly and simply, proclaiming the equality and humility of all believers before God, regardless of worldly differences in race, nationality, class, age, gender, or culture. The hajj consists of the reenactment of a series of events in the lives of Abraham (Ibrahim), Hagar , and Ishmael (Ismail).