Five Pillars of Islam
A simple statement of faith in God (There is no God but God) Fixed prayers performed five times daily Charitable giving of one's wealth Fasting during the month of Ramadan, And, if one is able, making a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca.
According to Sunni Islamic tradition, the prophet Muhammad dictated five principles and practices that form the core of the faith. These five pillars include:
Shia Muslims use a somewhat different list, whose biggest differences involve Shias' temporal allegiance to the descendants of Muhammad.