Riyad as-Salihin, 1075
Hadith text · Matn
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)).
English translation
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>.
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.