The Five Pillars Of Islam The Five Pillars of Islam are five basic acts, considered mandatory by believers and are the foundation of Muslim life.  They are summarized in the Hadith of Gabriel, and practiced by both Sunni and Shi’a: 2.  Salat: ritual prayer five times a day; 3.  Zakat: giving 2.5 percent of one’s savings to the poor and needy; 4.  Sawm: fasting and self-control during the … Continue reading 401 – 001-a – The Five Pillars Of Islam