(The superstructure of) al-Islam is raised on five (pillars), i. e. Allah (alone) should be worshipped, and (all other gods) beside Him should be (categorically) denied. Establishment of prayer, the payment of Zakat, Pilgrimage to the House, and the fast of Ramadan (are the other obligatory acts besides the belief in the oneness of Allah and denial of all other gods).
Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of ('Abdullah) son of 'Umar, that the Prophet (may peace of Allah be upon him) said:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) outlines the five foundational pillars of Islam, which are essential for every Muslim to observe. These pillars include the declaration of faith, the establishment of prayer, the giving of Zakat, the pilgrimage to Mecca, and fasting during Ramadan. This framework serves as a guide for Muslims to practice their faith and maintain a strong connection with Allah.
Modern Application
In daily life, the five pillars of Islam guide Muslims in their spiritual practices. For instance, daily prayers (Salah) provide a structured time for reflection and connection with Allah, while Zakat encourages generosity and community support. Observing Ramadan fosters self-discipline and empathy for the less fortunate.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Zakat because it emphasizes the importance of establishing prayer and giving Zakat as fundamental acts of worship in Islam.
And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, [being] sincere to Him in religion, inclining to truth, and to establish prayer and to give zakah. And that is the correct religion.
Allah has made the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, standing for the people and [has sanctified] the sacred months and the sacrificial animals and the garlands [by which they are identified]. That is so you may know that Allah knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth and that Allah is Knowing of all things.
The mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day and establish prayer and give zakah and do not fear except Allah, for it is expected that those will be of the [rightly] guided.
This hadith is #20 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is narrated on the authority of ('Abdullah) son of 'Umar, that the Prophet (may peace of Allah be upon him) said:.
