The 5 Sacred Laws Of Islam (which Every Muslim Must Comply With)
The religion of Islam, like the 3 main monotheistic religions, is based on several sacred guidelines in order to grant the category of “faithful” to it. In the particular case that any of these prevailing regulations is violated, the subject will be declared impure.
Currently, there are many scholars and specialists in Islamic theology who open a gap between what is sacred and what is interpretable since, as is the case with jurisprudence, all law is a victim of manipulation. However, in Islam we find a certain unanimity when it comes to declaring the 5 basic and irrefutable pillars to profess this faith.
It is universally recognized that Islam is the last religion that descended from the heavens to reveal its message to the also last great Prophet, Muhammad This Semitic religion (contrary to what many usually think) was created around the year 622 in Saudi Arabia, exactly in the city of Mecca.
The first premise that Islam proclaims and that anyone must recognize when studying it, is the acceptance of “Allah as the only God and Muhammad as his last messenger.” On the other hand, the Quran is the dogmatic book on which it is based, although the rest of the Jewish and Christian prophets are equally recognized, as well as the Bible and the Torah.
As could be the direct analogy with Christianity and its 10 commandments, In Islam, only 5 pillars were dictated that support every basis and reason for being In the following lines we will explain in detail what they consist of.
1. The “shahada” (testimony)
The first of the pillars, as we already mentioned in the introduction, involves the acceptance and submission of the existence of Allah as the only and legitimate God thus denying polytheism, and equally recognizing that Muhammad is the last prophet and the one who must be believed.
2. The “salat” (prayer)
The Quran emphasizes this point with great significance, ensuring that “anyone who deprives himself of salat will be deprived of paradise.” During the early expansion of Islam, the initial prayer consisted of being performed up to approximately 30 times. God, expert historians say, reduced that series to 5 times to please His devoted followers.
These five prayers are based on the solar schedule, which changes throughout the year. The first prayer coincides with sunrise (dawn), at noon, mid-afternoon, twilight and night, always oriented in the direction of Mecca.
3. Zakat (almsgiving)
It is recognized as a tax that the faithful must deposit on their private property That is, a minimum percentage of the value of the money you have, vehicle or any other type of property. In theory it is 3% of the total of all assets, but the will of each Muslim is at his discretion, and he may contribute more than what is stipulated.
Surely, along with prayer, it is the second most important pillar, since it requires an exercise of sacrifice that will judge the devotion of Muslims The month of Ramadan (holy month) includes this commandment, which consists of fasting from water and food throughout the day without exception; from dawn to dusk for no less than 29 days and no more than 30.
5. The “hajj” (pilgrimage to the holy place)
The last but not least of the sacred laws that close this chapter of the 5 pillars There are specifically three sacred places for Muslims: Mecca and Medina first, since it was the stone that Adam himself raised as a sacred sanctuary (the Kaaba) and the place where Islam was born. Then there is Jerusalem (Al-Quds in Arabic), where the golden-domed mosque is located since Muhammad ascended to heaven from there.
Some considerations
Although on many occasions religions can be intransigent, in the case in question with the 5 sacred laws of Islam, there are some exceptions to compliance with them. For example, in the case of almsgiving, those who are in a difficult situation to cover their living expenses are exempt from complying with it.
Something similar happens in points 4 and 5 (prayer and pilgrimage). If a person suffers from any type of pathology or physical limitation, they are also forgiven for practicing fasting Of course, he is obliged to make up for his exception by feeding the needy. The pilgrimage must be carried out as long as there are resources for it.
In point 3 there is no type of pardon and/or excuse to avoid its practice, because even if a person has reduced mobility or another type of physical difficulty, the Quran advises praying in the most comfortable way possible, sitting for example.
