The five basic duties of all Muslims, known as the Five Pillars of Islam, are:
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Shahada: The declaration of faith, affirming that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.
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Salah: Performing the five daily prayers at prescribed times throughout the day.
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Zakat: Giving alms or charity to the needy, usually calculated as a percentage of one's savings.
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Sawm: Fasting during the month of Ramadan, abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset.
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Hajj: Undertaking the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime, if financially and physically able.
