Holy Prophet of Islam - Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa — Page 234
ᏕᎸ. The Holy Prophet of Islam, Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa destitute, travelers in need, for those serving in the way of Islam, for those fighting in the way of Allāh, for slaves to buy their freedom, and for benevolent works. Zakat can be levied on land produce, livestock, and liquid assets, e. g. , gold, silver, and savings in the bank left for more than one year. . The fifth pillar is called Hajj, i. e. , to perform pilgrimage to the. Ka'bah (Baitullah) in Mecca, at least once in the lifetime of a Muslim when the person is able bodied and has the means to go for Hajj. The Hajj ceremony involves a series of religious rites which extend over several days, performed at the Holy Ka'bah in Mecca and other special holy sites near it. The Ka'bah is believed by Muslims to be the first house built for the worship of One God. It was rebuilt by Prophet Abraham and his son. Ishmael, and later on by the Holy Prophet*. sa as. The Hajj serves as a striking reminder of the Oneness of Allāh and it emphasizes the brotherhood and equality of human beings, as well as the importance of man's willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of his. Creator. . The above mentioned five pillars of Islām must be professed by everyone who desires to become a Muslim. Although Muslims are already divided into many sects -- like all other religions -- on this issue there are no two opinions. By whatever title the sects are recognized, be they Sunnis or Shi'ites, all believe in these five fundamental pillars. . Shahādah (Declaration of Faith). The first and the foremost pillar of Islām is called. Shahadah, the declaration of Islamic faith, i. e. , 234 أَشْهَدُ اَنْ لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ وَ أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُه