Riyad as-Salihin, 1075
Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Islam is based on five (pillars): testifying that there is no true god except Allah and that Muhammad (ﷺ) is His slave and Messenger; performing of Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat); the payment of Zakat; performing Hajj (pilgrimage) to the House <b>[of Allah (Ka'bah)]</b>; and Saum (fasting) during the month of Ramadan." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
بني الإسلام على خمس: شهادة أن لا إله إلا الله وأن محمدًا رسول الله، وإقام الصلاة، وإيتاء الزكاة، وحج البيت، وصوم رمضان
((متفق عليه)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 85
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Islam is a strong well-built structure, and the pillars of Islam are the columns of this structure. How well a person upholds these pillars determines how well he adheres to Islam.<br>
2) The testimony of faith “there is no god but Allah” comprises heartfelt certitude and verbal acknowledgment that there is no god worthy of being worshiped but Allah. Along with that, a person should do what is entailed by this testimony, performing physical acts of worship and following the Prophet’s example.<br>
3) Regular performance of prayer is a great pillar in the structure of the religion of Islam. So, whoever establishes prayer has established the religion, and vice versa.<br>
4) It is legitimate to fight those who abandon prayer until they return to their bond with Allah Almighty.