with. However, once we have become mature enough to understand our purpose of existence, we looked up for an inspiration to follow aiming to become better people. For millions of people around the world including myself, this inspiration is the prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a momentous figure in history and a perfect role model to follow in all times and places. He has touched my heart like no other character in the world. I have often closely read about his life, his words, actions and behavior. Yet, for
of work and more to be a Muslim. Allah expects Muslims to participate in the Five Pillars. The Five Pillars consist of: Shahadah, sincerely reciting the Muslim profession of faith; Salat, performing ritual prayers in the proper way five times each day; Zakat, paying an alms (or charity) tax to benefit the poor and the needy; Sawm, fasting during the month of Ramadan; and Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. Each of these pillars are obligations that every Muslim must satisfy in order to live a good and