five pillars

See also: Five Pillars

English

Etymology

Proper noun

the five pillars

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

arkan

Translations

the devotional duties of Islam/Submission

Chinese:
Mandarin: 五功 (zh) (wǔgōng)

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