Understanding the 5 pillars of Islam There are five pillars – or basic tenets – of Islamic faith. Each of these pillars is an important part of being Muslim.

If a Muslim carries out the Five Pillars, it is a sign that they are putting their faith first – as opposed to just trying to fit it into their day-to-day lives.

Four other pillars The hajj is the last pillar of Islam. The other four are: profession of the faith, daily prayers, alms-giving and fasting from dawn to dusk during the holy month of Ramadan.

Mecca (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – The annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, will start on Wednesday with one million vaccinated Muslims from around the world allowed to take part ...