five pillars
See also: Five Pillars
English
Etymology
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Proper noun
- The five basic ritual or devotional duties of Islam, namely: a declaration of faith in God (shahada); five daily prayers (salat); fasting (saum); almsgiving (zakat); and pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj).
Synonyms
Translations
the devotional duties of Islam/Submission
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