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The five basic principles of Islam are
1-Oneness of God
2-Fasting
3-Zakat
4-Prayers
5-Hajj
Oneness of God:
The first and fundamental principle of Islam is Oneness of God, also called “Tauheed”. It means that the creator and sovereign of this world and whole universe is God (Allah). Allah has no rival. He is the creator of all objects including human beings. He is not dependent on any one but all creatures are dependent on Him. It is the first and foremost obligation of every Muslim that he must acknowledge the Oneness of God and must fallow his orders. When a Muslim accepts Oneness of God and believes him to be the creator and lord of not only this world but the lord of whole universe, he is bound to lead his life within the limits and principles prescribed by Islam and worship Allah only. Oneness of God also means that only Allah is fit to be worshipped, so all Muslims must observe the prayers and instructions prescribed for them. Oneness of God also means that in the eyes of a Muslim all human beings are equal and there is no distinction based on color or race.
Fasting:
Fasting is also an important principle of Islam. Muslim Fast during the holy month of Ramzan. During Fasting Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink or smoke from sunrise to sunset. But they are allowed to eat, drink or smoke from sunset to sunrise as they do in normal days. Allah says in Holy Quran “ O believers, you are enjoyed to keep Fast, as the people before you were enjoined similarly, so that you may become pious”.
Zakat:
Zakat is also one of the basic principles of Islamic way of life. According to this Muslims spend 2.5% of their total wealth on poor ones after a fiscal year if they have wealth over a specific limit. A person who has wealth over a certain limit is called “SAHIB-E-NISAB”. In the Quran and Hadith, the payment of Zakat has been made compulsory for every “SAHIB-E-NISAB”. The income from Zakat is spent on the poor, the helpless and the needy.
Prayers:
Prayers are also called as “SALAAH” or “NAMAZ”. There are fives prayers in a day namely “FAJAR”, “ ZUHAR”, “ ASAR”, “MEGHRAB” and “ ESHAH”. Muslim man and woman are bound to offer “ NAMAZ” as it is a pillar of Islam and a source of ascension for a true believer. “NAMAZ” prevent a Muslim from indulging in immoral and indecent acts.
Hajj:
Hajj is also one of the basic principles of Islam and a great prayer. It is compulsory for every adult Mullin who can afford it. On the occasion of Hajj, Muslims from all over the world perform this duty at Baaitullah, Arafat and other holy places (all this places are in or near the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia). This is the biggest gathering of Muslims on Earth.
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