Concept of worship in Islam is based on five pillars. Islam include Salat, Zakat, Siyam, Hajj and Jihad. Why practicing of these five pillars of worship are obligatory for all Muslims?
Concept of worship in Islam
“Allah created the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, in six days,” the Qur’an says (7:54). After finishing the Creation, Allah “seated Himself atop the Throne” (57:4) to monitor His work, according to the Qur’an.
Man is titled as the representative of Allah who has some special responsibilities to perform. Therefore, performing all these five practice made compulsory for each and every Muslim in Islam. Although, Allah created man with free will. It is totally their choice whether they become believer by obeying Allah’s command or do whatever he wants to do. He should be responsible for his own deeds on the day of judgement.
According to Quran:
“Whosever wants, he should-believe and whosever wants, he should disbelieve” ( Al-Kahf 18:29 )
Five Major Pillars of Worship
Salat:
The act of offering prayers to Allah SWT is known as Salah. Salah literally translates to “prayer” or “supplication,” and it is generally seen as an act of worshipping Allah SWT, which is particularly described in the Holy Qur’an and accompanied by a number of regulations and recommendations.
Moral, social and spiritual impacts of Salat:
Salat is one of the best source that brings a person closer to Allah. Salah gives an opportunity to communicate with its creator.
Salah brings sense of responsibility and patience in one’s life. When an individual becomes habitual of salah, he becomes punctual and kind with everyone.
Salah promotes socialization mutual cooperation and unity in society.
Zak The third pillar of Islam is zakat. It mandates Muslims to give 2.5 percent of their qualified wealth to support Muslims in need in a variety of ways each year. Zakat is a spiritual obligation as well as an important aspect of the Islamic social assistance system.
Siyam
Siyam is the fourth pillar of Islam, and it is observed during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast for the entire month.
They fast so that they can understand what it’s like to go without food and how the impoverished live. You also contribute more to the impoverished during Ramadan, and it is a time when people forgive.
Jihad
Jihad means straining or struggling, especially for a noble cause. It can refer to nearly any endeavor in an Islamic setting to make one’s personal and societal life adhere to God’s guidance, such as fighting one’s evil tendencies or efforts for the moral welfare of the Ummah. Despite the fact that it is most commonly linked with conflict. The phrase alludes to armed conflict against infidels in classical Islamic law. However, most mainstream Islamic thinkers associate military jihad with defensive warfare. Spiritual and moral issues are discussed in Sufi and religious circles.
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