HyperDic: pillar_of_islam

English > 1 sense of the expression pillar of Islam:
NOUNcognitionpillar of Islam(Islam) one of the five religious obligations accepted by all Muslims
English > pillar of Islam: 1 sense > noun 1, cognition
Meaning(Islam) one of the five religious obligations accepted by all Muslims.
CategoryIslam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, MuslimismThe monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
Narrowerhajj, haj, hadjThe fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja
salat, salaat, salah, salaahThe second pillar of Islam is prayer
sawmThe third pillar of Islam is fasting (primarily during the month of Ramadan)
shahadahThe first pillar of Islam is an affirmation of faith
zakatThe fourth pillar of Islam is almsgiving as an act of worship
BroaderpillarA fundamental principle or practice

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