MATRIC NUM: 235899

COURSE: ENCOM

FROM: PAHANG

The belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" is central to Islam.

2. Prayer (salat)

Muslims pray facing Mecca five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark.

3. Alms (zakat)

In accordance with Islamic law, Muslims donate a fixed portion of their income to community members in need.

4. Fasting (sawm)

During the daylight hours of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, all healthy adult Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink.

5. Pilgrimage (hajj)

Every Muslim whose health and finances permit it must make at least one visit to the holy city of Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia.

The one who breaks the fast is breaching the pledge with Allah, therefore fasting improves and increases his sense of honesty when he refrains from anything that could break his fast even whilst in seclusion.

Strengthening one’s willpower and determination

One who can tolerate the pain of hunger and thirst, and controls himself from having a sexual relation with his/her spouse whilst fasting, will strengthen determination and willpower.

Realizing the size of the bounties of God

Fasting makes rich people appreciate the favors of Allah, because Allah has granted what He has deprived many other people from.