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Actions. The Muslim must practice the five things:

 

Shahadah

Declare The Belief That Allah is ONE and Muhammad, peace be upon him, Is His Last Messenger

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Salat

5 Daily "salat" - The special form of worship of standing, bowing, prostrating to Allah while facing Mecca.

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Fasting

Fast Ramadhan - Not eating or drinking during the daylight hours for the month of Ramadhan (Lunar calendar).

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Charity

Pay Alms Tax - 2 1/2% of Excess wealth distributed annually to the poor and needy.

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Pilgrimmage

Hajj - Pilgrimmage to Mecca once in the life when Allah provides a way and it is safe to do so.

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