Comment Constructing the Civilizational Pillars of Islam

Abstract

It is well known that Muslims believe in the five pillars of Islam i.e. (1) Tawhid (Unity of Allah), (2) Prayer, (3) Fasting, (4) Hajj (pilgrimage) and (5) Zakat (alms or tithe). There is complete unity among Muslims on these pillars of Islam though some sects add two more pillars in addition to these five. But five are accepted by all. It would be seen that all these pillars are theological and form part of what is called in Shari’ah ‘ibadat (i.e. relating to acts of theological piety).