The five calls to prayer echo the five main components or pillars of the Islamic faith. Daily prayers are recited at dawn, midday, afternoon, evening, and night.
The first pillar is the statement of faith, the shahada. It says, "There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." This is whispered into a baby's ear right after he/she is born and is the first thing she/he hears.
The second pillar is salat, daily worship. Observant Muslims pray five times daily, facing toward Mecca.
The third pillar is zakat or charitable giving.
The fourth pillar is fasting, or sawm. During the holy month of Ramadan, one should fast during daylight hours. The end of Ramadan is celebrated with the festival of Id al-Fitr.
The fifth pillar: the Hajj, or the pilgrimage to Mecca. It is expected that all healthy Muslim men and women make the journey at least once in their lifetime.
from World Faiths Islam by Trevor Barnes.
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