Number 5 in Islam

Number 5     The Pentagram Number 5 in Sikhism     Number 5 in Jainism                       The Five Pillars of Islam                                                                                                                                                                   The five Pillars are fundamental of the Muslim life. 1.Shahadah  Acknowledge monotheism and accepting Muhammad as God's messenger. They proclaim: "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."  2. Salah  The requirement to pray five times a day.  3. Sawm  Ritual Fasting during Ramadan. Muslims in good health do not drink nor eat during daylight hours.  4. Zakat  Alms-giving  5. Hajj  Pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. This is expected of every Muslim who is healthy and can afford to make the trip once in their lifetime. Those who fulfill the Hajj are entitled to add "al-Hajj" to their name.