HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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profession of faith
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fasting during Ramadan
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almsgiving or charity
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jihad/Holy War
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Detailed explanation-1: -It should be noted that jihad is not one of the five pillars, although some have given it an unofficial status of being the “sixth” pillar.
Detailed explanation-2: -The foundation of Islamic religious practices is the Five Pillars. These basic duties–belief, worship, fasting, almsgiving, and pilgrimage–guide Muslims in their daily life and their worship of God.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jihad (exertion or struggle) is sometimes referred to as the Sixth Pillar of Islam. Throughout history, (as in other faiths) sacred scripture has been used and abused, interpreted and misinterpreted, to justify resistance and liberation struggles, extremism and terrorism, holy and unholy wars.
Detailed explanation-4: -A believer’s internal struggle to live out the Muslim faith as well as possible. The struggle to build a good Muslim society. Holy war: the struggle to defend Islam, with force if necessary. 03-Aug-2009