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This is regarded by many as the foundation pillar, because if this is not accepted it is not possible for the other pillars to be followed.
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Pillar 1 Shahadah This is regarded by many as the foundation pillar, because if this is not accepted it is not possible for the other pillars to be followed. The bearing of witness or declaration of faith. It is a creed of Islam and outlines some of the beliefs, "I believe that there is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of god". It is repeated as the first thing a new-born baby hears, repeated first thing in the morning upon waking, repeated last thing before sleeping and are the last words uttered to or by the dying. It has important values such as people showing their belief in Allah and accepting to submit to his will. And secondly to value Muhammad as the final prophet (the seal of the prophets), to follow his example (Sunnah), and to follow his sayings (hadith). Pillar 2 Salah This is praying 5 times a day....
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