{"id":21,"date":"2026-03-25T20:23:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T00:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-04-02T22:22:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T02:22:03","slug":"the-base","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/the-base\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pillars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-bottom:150px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1136\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-200 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-scaled.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-1024x454.png 1024w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-1536x682.png 1536w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-2048x909.png 2048w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-500x222.png 500w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-800x355.png 800w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-1280x568.png 1280w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vecteezy_gradient-islamic-pattern-background_-Converted-1-1920x852.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab81f44c19be0b27c610322c3c509f82\"><strong>The 5 pillars of Isla<\/strong>m<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-2cc86cba      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSummary\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#1-shahadah-the-declaration-of-faith-\u0627\u0644\u0634\u0647\u0627\u062f\u0629\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">1. Shahadah | The Declaration of Faith | \u0627\u0644\u0634\u064e\u0651\u0647\u064e\u0627\u062f\u064e\u0629\u064f<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-first-part-of-the-declaration\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The first part of the declaration<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-second-part-of-the-declaration\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The second part of the declaration<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#some-benefits-of-the-declaration-of-faith\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Some benefits of the declaration of faith<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#2-salah-the-prayer-\u0635\u0644\u0627\u0629\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">2. Salah | The Prayer | \u0635\u0644\u0627\u0629<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-meaning-of-the-prayer\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The meaning of the prayer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#3-zakah-the-prescribed-charity-\u0632\u0643\u0627\u0629\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">3. Zakah | The Prescribed Charity | \u0632\u0643\u0627\u0629<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-meaning-of-zakah\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Meaning of \u201cZakah\u201d<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#some-benefits-of-zakah\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Some Benefits of Zakah<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#4-sawm-fasting-\u0635\u0648\u0645\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">4. Sawm | Fasting | \u0635\u064e\u0648\u0645<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#some-benefits-of-fasting\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Some Benefits of Fasting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#5-hajj-pilgrimage-\u062d\u062c\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">5. Hajj | Pilgrimage | \u062d\u064e\u062c\u0651<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-hajj\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What is Hajj?<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11298c6d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Shahadah<\/strong> | The Declaration of Faith | \u0627\u0644\u0634\u064e\u0651\u0647\u064e\u0627\u062f\u064e\u0629\u064f<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ec2e7a44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>The declaration of faith is bearing witness (testifying) that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah (God), and that Mohammad (peace be upon him) is His Servant and Messenger<\/strong>. It must be based on a sincere and firm belief in the heart, as well as being uttered verbally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">\u0623\u064e\u0634\u0652\u0647\u064e\u062f\u064f \u0623\u064e\u0646\u0652 \u0644\u064e\u0627 \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0670\u0647\u064e \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0627 \u0671\u0644\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0670\u0647\u064f \u0648\u064e\u0623\u064e\u0634\u0652\u0647\u064e\u062f\u064f \u0623\u064e\u0646\u064e\u0651 \u0645\u064f\u062d\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0651\u062f\u064b\u0627 \u0631\u064e\u0633\u064f\u0648\u0644\u064f \u0671\u0644\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0670\u0647\u0650<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAsh-hadu an la ilaha illa Allah, Wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulu-Allah.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000913-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000913-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000913-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000913-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000913-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000913-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000913-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000913-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000913-1-1280x1280.png 1280w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000913-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e79a657b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The first part of the declaration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part of the declaration implies that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No person, object or being has the right to be worshipped except Allah alone.<\/strong> The Arabic name \u2018\u2019 Allah\u2019\u2019 refers to the One True God of all mankind and everything that exists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allah alone is the Creator and Sustainer of all exists, and He has power over all things.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allah alone has perfect attributes and is free from all deficiencies.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allah has no partner, equal, father, mother or son.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The second part of the declaration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The second part of the declaration is that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is Allah\u2019s Servant and final Messenger.<\/strong> He is the final Prophet in a long chain of Prophets sent to call the people to obedience and worship of Allah alone. Some of these Prophets include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0622\u062f\u0645 | \u0100dam (Adam)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0646\u0648\u062d |Nuh (Noah)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0625\u0628\u0631\u0627\u0647\u064a\u0645 | Ibrahim (Abraham)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0625\u0633\u0645\u0627\u0639\u064a\u0644 | Ismail (Ishamael)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0625\u0633\u062d\u0627\u0642 | Ishaq (Isaac)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u064a\u0639\u0642\u0648\u0628 | Yaqub (Jacob)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u064a\u0648\u0633\u0641 | Yusuf (Joseph)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0645\u0648\u0633\u0649 | Musa (Moses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u062f\u0627\u0648\u062f | Dawud (David)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0633\u0644\u064a\u0645\u0627\u0646 | Sulaiman (Solomon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0639\u064a\u0633\u0649 | Isa (Jesus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>peace be upon them all<br><strong>The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent with the Qur\u2019an (the final revelation), in order to teach the people Allah\u2019s message, and serve as an example for all to follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some benefits of the declaration of faith<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete surrender to the will of Allah and becoming His true servant and subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produces a high degree of self-respect and confidence, while also remaining humble and modest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produces strong determination, patience and perseverance, making a person brave and courageous, as well as dutiful and upright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>makes a person obey and observe Allah\u2019s commands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cd6a0e38 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Salah<\/strong> | The Prayer | \u0635\u0644\u0627\u0629<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The five daily prayers form the most important ritual of worship in a Muslim\u2019s life;<\/strong> one each at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-7f97579e uagb-blockquote__skin-quotation uagb-blockquote__align-left uagb-blockquote__style-style_2 uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><span class=\"uagb-blockquote__icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M7.031 14c3.866 0 7 3.134 7 7s-3.134 7-7 7-7-3.134-7-7l-0.031-1c0-7.732 6.268-14 14-14v4c-2.671 0-5.182 1.040-7.071 2.929-0.364 0.364-0.695 0.751-0.995 1.157 0.357-0.056 0.724-0.086 1.097-0.086zM25.031 14c3.866 0 7 3.134 7 7s-3.134 7-7 7-7-3.134-7-7l-0.031-1c0-7.732 6.268-14 14-14v4c-2.671 0-5.182 1.040-7.071 2.929-0.364 0.364-0.695 0.751-0.995 1.157 0.358-0.056 0.724-0.086 1.097-0.086z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">\u201cPrayer is a pillar of the religion (Islam). Whoever establishes it, establishes religion; and whoever destroys it (e.g. neglects it), destroys religion.\u201d<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><cite class=\"uagb-blockquote__author\">Hadith from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)<\/cite><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Prayer establishes a personal and spiritual connection between the Muslim and his Creator, based on faith, love, hope and reverence. <strong>When a prayer is performed correctly with complete concentration, humility and sincerity, it will have an enduring effect on the person, filling his heart with contentment, peace and closeness with Allah<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-c30217ca uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">\u201cIndeed, I am Allah! There is none worthy of worship but I, so worship Me and offer the prayer for My remembrance.\u201d<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><cite class=\"uagb-blockquote__author\"><em>Qur\u2019an 20:14<\/em><\/cite><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The meaning of the prayer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prayer is the center of a Muslim\u2019s life and the best way to achieve submission to Allah. It can be offered almost anywhere clean: such as fields, offices, factories or universities; and takes only a few minutes to perform.<\/strong> It consists of recitation from the Holy Qur\u2019an, supplicating to and praising Allah, with various body postures such as standing, bowing, prostrating and sitting. <strong>Through prayer, the Muslim remembers the greatness of his Creator and supplicates to Him for his needs and wishes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Repeatedly humbling oneself before Allah prevents a person from falling into sin, and is a type of purification for one\u2019s soul, as mentioned in the Qur\u2019an: \u201cVerily, the prayer prevents one from the shameful and evil deeds\u201d <em>Qur\u2019an 29:45.<\/em> Prayer is also an opportunity for repentance and seeking forgiveness from Allah.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) asked his companions, \u201cif one of you had a river by his door in which he bathed five times a day, would any filth remain on him?\u201d they replied \u201cNo.\u201d Then the Prophet added, \u201cLikewise, Allah wipes away sins with the five daily prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-praying-husband-and-wife-illustration_7885405-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-praying-husband-and-wife-illustration_7885405-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-praying-husband-and-wife-illustration_7885405-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-praying-husband-and-wife-illustration_7885405-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-praying-husband-and-wife-illustration_7885405-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-praying-husband-and-wife-illustration_7885405-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-praying-husband-and-wife-illustration_7885405-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-praying-husband-and-wife-illustration_7885405-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-praying-husband-and-wife-illustration_7885405-1-1280x1280.png 1280w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-praying-husband-and-wife-illustration_7885405-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11298c6d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Zakah<\/strong> | The Prescribed Charity | \u0632\u0643\u0627\u0629<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7e51070f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>All things belong to Allah, including wealth, which is considered as a trust. <strong>The prescribed charity (zakah) is an obligation on every Muslim who meets certain criteria (e.g attained maturity, is sane, has wealth above a certain threshold).<\/strong> <strong>A small portion of wealth (include 2.5% monetary and may include other assets) which must be paid annually to those who are eligible, as prescribed in the Qur\u2019an (e.g. the poor and needy).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-3956bd25 uagb-blockquote__skin-quotation uagb-blockquote__align-left uagb-blockquote__style-style_2 uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><span class=\"uagb-blockquote__icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M7.031 14c3.866 0 7 3.134 7 7s-3.134 7-7 7-7-3.134-7-7l-0.031-1c0-7.732 6.268-14 14-14v4c-2.671 0-5.182 1.040-7.071 2.929-0.364 0.364-0.695 0.751-0.995 1.157 0.357-0.056 0.724-0.086 1.097-0.086zM25.031 14c3.866 0 7 3.134 7 7s-3.134 7-7 7-7-3.134-7-7l-0.031-1c0-7.732 6.268-14 14-14v4c-2.671 0-5.182 1.040-7.071 2.929-0.364 0.364-0.695 0.751-0.995 1.157 0.358-0.056 0.724-0.086 1.097-0.086z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">\u201cAllah has made zakah obligatory simply to purify your remaining wealth.\u201d<br><\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><cite class=\"uagb-blockquote__author\">Hadith from the Prophet (peace be upon him)<\/cite><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Meaning of \u201cZakah\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The meaning of \u201czakah\u201d is both \u2018purification\u2019 and \u2018growth\u2019.<\/strong> This is similar to the purining of plants, whereby regular trimming provides balance and encourages growth. <strong>By fulfilling this obligation, Muslims purify their remaining wealth, as well as ensure both financial and spiritual growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-giving-zakat-islamic-charity-in-ramadan_18879943-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-giving-zakat-islamic-charity-in-ramadan_18879943-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-giving-zakat-islamic-charity-in-ramadan_18879943-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslim-giving-zakat-islamic-charity-in-ramadan_18879943-150x150.png 150w, 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class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some Benefits of Zakah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purifies one from selfishness, arrogance and a greedy heart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trains one to be sympathetic and compassionate towards the poor and needy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reminds one of the blessings from Allah and encourages one to be grateful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridges the gap between different socio-economic classes and groups, and is a form of social security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces poverty and ensures equality by making it obligatory upon the rich to share some of their wealth with less fortunate \u201c&#8230;so that this (wealth) may not circulate solely among the rich from among you\u201d <em>Qur\u2019an 59:7<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-ff81ed08 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">\u201cThose who establish the prayer (salah) and give the charity (zakah) \u2026 these are the ones who will prosper.\u201d<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><cite class=\"uagb-blockquote__author\"><em>Qur\u2019an 31:4-5<\/em><\/cite><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A person may also give as much as they please as additional voluntary charity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cd6a0e38 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Sawm<\/strong> | Fasting | \u0635\u064e\u0648\u0645<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-3a773304 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">\u201cFasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you,\u00a0that you may attain piety.\u201d<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><cite class=\"uagb-blockquote__author\"><em>Qur\u2019an 2:183<\/em><\/cite><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As with act of worship, fasting requires obedience and submission to Allah\u2019s commands through the highest degree of commitment and sincerity.<\/strong> <strong>Every year during the month of Ramadan (the 9th month of the lunar calendar), Muslim fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining from three key human needs &#8211; foods, drink and sexual relations. One should also abstain from all sinful actions,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fasting during Ramadan is obligatory on every physically and mentally capable adult Muslim. Children, the sick, the mentally unfit, the elderly, menstruating women, and travellers are exempt.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some Benefits of Fasting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promotes spiritual self-purification and growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientifically proven health benefits such as weight loss and improved immune system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sympathy for those less fortunate, prompting more charity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A means of learning self-restraint and patience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purifies the soul and helps it acquire the habit of obeying Allah by restraining desires, and promotes steadfastness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creates an increased feeling of unity and collective identity amongst those fasting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creates an increased awareness about the state of affairs across the globe and the hardships endured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgiveness of sins. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, \u201cHe who fasts Ramadan, with faith and hoping for reward (from Allah), then his past sins are forgiven.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000919-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000919-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000919-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000919-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000919-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000919-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000919-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000919-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000919-1-1280x1280.png 1280w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_muslimah-study-and-write-illustration_10000919-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11298c6d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Hajj<\/strong> | Pilgrimage | \u062d\u064e\u062c\u0651<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pilgrimage to the Holy city of Makkah (in Saudi Arabia) and other sacred sites must be performed at least once in a person\u2019s life, if they are physically and financially capable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Performing the pilgrimage is a temporary suspension of all worldly activities, and is a time for one to reflect, worship, seek the forgiveness of Allah and attain His closeness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e79a657b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Hajj?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Pilgrimage is an annual event in the 12th month of the lunar calendar (Dhul-Hijjah in Arabic), which unifies people of every colour, race, status and age, as they join in worship of the One True God.<\/strong> All pilgrims wear simple and similar clothing, which strips away distinctions of class and culture, so that all stand equal before Allah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-25e44e6a uagb-blockquote__skin-quotation uagb-blockquote__align-left uagb-blockquote__style-style_2 uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><span class=\"uagb-blockquote__icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M7.031 14c3.866 0 7 3.134 7 7s-3.134 7-7 7-7-3.134-7-7l-0.031-1c0-7.732 6.268-14 14-14v4c-2.671 0-5.182 1.040-7.071 2.929-0.364 0.364-0.695 0.751-0.995 1.157 0.357-0.056 0.724-0.086 1.097-0.086zM25.031 14c3.866 0 7 3.134 7 7s-3.134 7-7 7-7-3.134-7-7l-0.031-1c0-7.732 6.268-14 14-14v4c-2.671 0-5.182 1.040-7.071 2.929-0.364 0.364-0.695 0.751-0.995 1.157 0.358-0.056 0.724-0.086 1.097-0.086z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">\u201cWhoever performs Hajj and does not utter obscenities or commit sin, will come back just like the day when his mother bore him (i.e. pure of sins).\u201d<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><cite class=\"uagb-blockquote__author\">Hadith from the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him)<\/cite><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hajj involves following in the footsteps of Prophet Abraham, as taught to us by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them). This great act of worship consists of many components including sacrificing an animal, supplication and visiting and praying at various sites, circling the Ka\u2019bah, walking between two mountains, as well as many other rituals, all of which are performed over a period of 6 continuous days.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_islamic-kabah-illustration_27502094-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_islamic-kabah-illustration_27502094-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_islamic-kabah-illustration_27502094-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_islamic-kabah-illustration_27502094-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_islamic-kabah-illustration_27502094-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_islamic-kabah-illustration_27502094-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_islamic-kabah-illustration_27502094-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_islamic-kabah-illustration_27502094-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_islamic-kabah-illustration_27502094-1-1280x1280.png 1280w, https:\/\/mcyr.dectim.ca\/ourDunya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vecteezy_islamic-kabah-illustration_27502094-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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