What were the five pillars or basic principles of Islam?
All the followers of Islam accepted the five pillars of faith. They are as under: 1.There is one God, that is, Allah. Prophet Mohammad is the messenger (Shahada) of Allah. Quran is the order of Allah. 2.A true follower of Islam should offer prayers five times a day. It is called Namaz. 3.He should give alms (Zakat) to the poor. 4.He should keep fast during the month of Ramzan (Sawn). 5.He should go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in his life.
