**Understanding the Core Practices**
– **Shahada (Faith)**
– The declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
– The significance of monotheism in Islam.
– The role of the Shahada in a Muslim’s daily life.
– **Salah (Prayer)**
– The importance of the five daily prayers.
– How and when each prayer is performed.
– The spiritual significance of Salah in connecting with God.
– **Zakat (Charity)**
– The obligation of giving 2.5% of one’s savings to those in need.
– The impact of Zakat on social justice and community support.
– The role of Zakat in purifying wealth.
– **Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan)**
– The practice and purpose of fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
– The spiritual and physical benefits of fasting.
– How fasting strengthens self-discipline and empathy for the less fortunate.
– **Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca)**
– The significance of the pilgrimage to Mecca, a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those who are physically and financially able.
– The rituals performed during Hajj and their symbolic meanings.
– The sense of unity and equality experienced during the pilgrimage.
