why islam is most powerful religion
Islam doesn't change due to time. Like Christianity. Most Muslims are brave and not afraid to tell a Non-Muslim he's going to hell. Christians try to tone down their beliefs and say wussy statements like "There are different paths to God". Most Muslims respect and revere their God, religion, Books, Prophets and Final Prophet. Most Christians believe there is such thing as gay marriage and believe being gay is not a sin, even though their Bible says different. Muslims take everything in their Quran literally, other religions dont. Christians believe having sex out of marriage is ok they all do it, but muslims know it is a sin. A muslim sinner admits his sins even if he is living a life of sin, he is humble enough to admit it.
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FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM
Islam has five primary obligations, or pillars of faith, that each Muslim must fulfill in his or her lifetime. They are as follows:
1-Shahadah, profession of faith, is the first pillar of Islam. Muslims bear witness to the oneness of ALLAH by reciting the creed "Muhammad SAW is the Messenger of God." This simple yet profound statement expresses a Muslim's complete acceptance of and total commitment to Islam.
2-Salah, prayer(NAMAZ), is the second pillar. The Islamic faith is based on the belief that individuals have a direct relationship with ALLAH. The world's Muslims turn individually and collectively to Makkah, Islam's holiest city, to offer five daily prayers(NAMAZ) at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and evening. In addition, Friday congregational service is also required. Although salah can he performed alone, it is meritorious to perform it with another or with a group. It is permissible to pray at home, at work, or even outdoors; however it is recommended that Muslims perform salah in a mosque.
3-Zakat, almsgiving, is the third pillar. Social responsibility is considered part of one's service to ALLAH; the obligatory act of zakat enshrines this duty. Zakat prescribes payment of fixed proportions of a Muslim's possessions for the welfare of the entire community and in particular for its neediest members. It is equal to 2.5 percent of an individual's total net worth, excluding obligations and family expenses.
4-Sawm, fasting during the holy month of RAMZAAN, is the fourth pillar of Islam. Ordained in the Holy Qur'an, the fast is an act of deep personal worship in which Muslims seek a richer perception of ALLAH. Fasting is also an exercise in self-control whereby one's sensitivity is heightened to the sufferings of the poor. RAMZAAN the month during which the Holy Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad SAW, begins with the sighting of the new moon, after which abstention from eating, drinking and other sensual pleasures is obligatory from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is also a joyful month. Muslims break their fast at sunset with a special meal, iftar, perform additional nocturnal worship, tarawih, after evening prayer; and throng the streets in moods that are festive and communal. The end of Ramadan is observed by three days of celebration called Eid Ul-Fitr, the feast of the COMLETING of the fast. Customarily, it is a time for family reunion and the favored holiday for children who receive new clothing and gifts.
5-Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah, is the fifth pillar and the most significant manifestation of Islamic faith and unity in the world. For those Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the journey to Makkah, the Hajj is a once in a lifetime duty that is the peak of their religious life. The Hajj is a remarkable spiritual gathering of over two million Muslims from all over the world to the holy city. In performing the Hajj, a pilgrim follows the order of ritual that the Prophet Muhammad performed during his last pilgrimage.
The five pillars of Islam define the basic identity of Muslims - their faith, beliefs and practices - and bind together a worldwide community of believers into a fellowship of shared values and concerns.
