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Pillars of Islam

noun

the five bases of the Islamic faith: shahada (confession of faith), salat (prayer), zakat (almsgiving), sawm (fasting, especially during the month of Ramadan), and hajj (the pilgrimage to Mecca). Also called Pillars of the Faith. Compare din², Ibada.

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Main Entry:	Pillars of Islam
Part of Speech:	n
Definition:	See Five Pillars of Islam

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