Supplication (Dua) during Ramadan is a very powerful tool to seek blessings and forgiveness from Allah (SWT). The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

There are three people whose supplication is not rejected: the fasting person until he breaks fast, the just leader, and the supplication of the oppressed.

Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 2050

This hadith indicates that the fasting person should make the most of the fasting period by making Supplication (Dua) for whatever he/she wants of goodness; his/her supplications (Duas) will be answered.

Due to the importance of Supplication (Dua’a), every Muslim should learn supplication with exact Arabic words to recite Dua correctly in order to be accepted by Allah (SWT).

On the occasion of Ramadan 2020, Islamic scholars at Quran Square have brought to you a unique Dua (Supplication) for each day of the holy month.

List of 30 supplications for each day of Ramadan (with photos)…

Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 1

O Allah, on this day make my fasts the fasts of those who fast (sincerely), and my standing up in prayer of those who stand up in prayer (obediently), awaken me in it from the sleep of the heedless, and forgive me my sins , O God of the worlds, and forgive me, O one who forgives the sinners

English version of 1st Day’s Dua in Ramadan

اَللّـهُمَّ اجْعَلْ صِيامي فيهِ صِيامَ الصّائِمينَ، وَقِيامي فيهِ قيامَ الْقائِمينَ، وَنَبِّهْني فيهِ عَنْ نَوْمَةِ الْغافِلينَ، وَهَبْ لى جُرْمي فيهِ يا اِلـهَ الْعالَمينَ، وَاعْفُ عَنّي يا عافِياً عَنْ الْمجْرِمينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 2

O Allah, on this day, take me closer towards Your pleasure, keep me away from Your anger and punishment, grant me the opportunity to recite Your verses (of the Qur’an), by Your mercy, O the most Merciful

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اَللّـهُمَّ قَرِّبْني فيهِ اِلى مَرْضاتِكَ، وَجَنِّبْني فيهِ مِنْ سَخَطِكَ وَنَقِماتِكَ، وَوَفِّقْني فيهِ لِقِرآءَةِ آياتك بِرَحْمَتِكَ يا اَرْحَمَ الرّاحِمينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 3

O Allah, on this day, grant me wisdom and awareness, keep me away from foolishness and pretention, grant me a share in every blessing You send down, by You generosity, O the most Generous

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اَللّـهُمَّ ارْزُقْني فيهِ الذِّهْنَ وَالتَّنْبيهَ ، وَباعِدْني فيهِ مِنَ السَّفاهَةِ وَالَّتمْويهِ ، وَاجْعَلْ لى نَصيباً مِنْ كُلِّ خَيْر تُنْزِلُ فيهِ، بِجُودِكَ يا أجود الاْجْوَدينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 4

O Allah, on this day, strengthen me in carrying out Your commands, let me taste the sweetness of Your remembrance, grant me, through Your graciousness, that I give thanks to You. Protect me, with Your protection and cover, O the most discerning of those who see

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اَللّـهُمَّ قَوِّني فيهِ عَلى إقامة أمرك، وأذقني فيهِ حَلاوَةَ ذِكْرِكَ، وَاَوْزعْني فيهِ لاِداءِ شُكْرِكَ بِكَرَمِكَ، وَاحْفَظْني فيهِ بِحِفْظِكَ وَسَتْرِكَ، يا أبصر النّاظِرينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 5

O Allah, on this day, place me among those who seek forgiveness. Place me among Your righteous and obedient servants, and place me among Your close friends, by Your kindness, O the most Merciful

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اَللّـهُمَّ اجْعَلْني فيهِ مِنْ الْمُسْتَغْفِرينَ، وَاجْعَلْني فيهِ مِنْ عِبادِكَ الصّالِحينَ اْلقانِتينَ ، وَاجْعَلني فيهِ مِنْ اَوْلِيائِكَ الْمُقَرَّبينَ، بِرَأْفَتِكَ يا اَرْحَمَ الرّاحِمينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 6

O Allah, on this day, do not let me abase myself by incurring Your disobedience, and do not strike me with the whip of Your punishment, keep me away from the causes of Your anger, by Your kindness and Your power, O the ultimate wish of those who desire

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اللّـهُمَّ لا تَخْذُلْني فيهِ لِتَعَرُّضِ مَعْصِيَتِكَ، وَلا تَضْرِبْني بِسِياطِ نَقِمَتِكَ، وَزَحْزِحْني فيهِ مِنْ مُوجِباتِ سَخَطِكَ ، بِمَنِّكَ وأياديك يا مُنْتَهى رَغْبَةِ الرّاغِبينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 7

O Allah, on this day, help me with its fasts and prayers and keep me away from mistakes and sins of the day, grant me that I remember You continuously through the day, by Your assistance, O the Guide of those who stray

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اَللّـهُمَّ اَعِنّي فِيهِ عَلى صِيامِهِ وَقِيامِهِ، وَجَنِّبْني فيهِ مِنْ هَفَواتِهِ وَآثامِهِ، وَارْزُقْني فيهِ ذِكْرَكَ بِدَوامِهِ، بِتَوْفيقِكَ يا هادِيَ الْمُضِلّينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 8

O Allah, on this day, let me have mercy on the orphans, and feed [the hungry], and spread peace, and keep company with the noble­minded, O the shelter of the hopeful

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اَللّـهُمَّ ارْزُقْني فيهِ رَحْمَةَ الأيتام، وإطعام اَلطَّعامِ، وإفشاء السَّلامِ، وَصُحْبَةَ الْكِرامِ، بِطَولِكَ يا ملجأ الآملين

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 9

O Allah, on this day, grant me a share from Your mercy which is wide, guide me towards Your shining proofs, lead me to Your all-encompassing pleasure, by Your love, O the hope of the desirous

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اللّـهُمَّ اجْعَلْ لي فيهِ نَصيباً مِنْ رَحْمَتِكَ الْواسِعَةِ، وَاهْدِني فيهِ لِبَراهينِكَ السّاطِعَةِ، وَخُذْ بِناصِيَتي اِلى مَرْضاتِكَ الْجامِعَةِ، بِمَحَبَّتِكَ يا أمل الْمُشْتاقينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 10

O Allah, on this day, make me, among those who rely on You, from those who You consider successful, and place me among those who are near to you, by Your favor, O goal of the seekers

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اَللّـهُمَّ اجْعَلْني فيهِ مِنَ الْمُتَوَكِّلينَ عَلَيْكَ، وَاجْعَلْني فيهِ مِنَ الْفائِزينَ لَدَيْكَ، وَاجْعَلْني فيهِ مِنَ الْمُقَرَّبينَ اِلَيْكَ، بإحسانك يا غايَةَ الطّالِبينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 11

O Allah, on this day, make me love goodness and dislike corruption and disobedience, bar me from anger and the fire [of Hell], by Your help, O the helper of those who seeks help

English version of 11th Day’s Dua in Ramadan

اَللّـهُمَّ حَبِّبْ اِلَيَّ فيهِ الإحسان، وَكَرِّهْ اِلَيَّ فيهِ الْفُسُوقَ وَالْعِصْيانَ، وَحَرِّمْ عَلَيَّ فيهِ السَّخَطَ وَالنّيرانَ بِعَوْنِكَ يا غِياثَ الْمُسْتَغيثينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 12

O Allah, on this day, beautify me with covering and chastity, cover me with the clothes of contentment and chastity, let me adhere to justice and fairness, and keep me safe from all that I fear, by Your protection, O the protector of the frightened

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اَللّـهُمَّ زَيِّنّي فيهِ بِالسِّتْرِ وَالْعَفافِ، وَاسْتُرْني فيهِ بِلِباسِ الْقُنُوعِ وَالْكَفافِ، وَاحْمِلْني فيهِ عَلَى الْعَدْلِ والإنصاف، وَآمِنّي فيهِ مِنْ كُلِّ ما أخاف، بِعِصْمَتِكَ يا عِصْمَةَ الْخائِفينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 13

O Allah, on this day, purify me from uncleanliness and dirt, make me patient over events that are decreed, grant me the ability to be pious, and keep company with the good, by Your help, O the beloved of the destitute

English version of 13th Day’s Dua in Ramadan

اَللّـهُمَّ طَهِّرْني فيهِ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ والأقذار، وَصَبِّرْني فيهِ عَلى كائِناتِ الأقدار، وَوَفِّقْني فيهِ لِلتُّقى وَصُحْبَةِ الأبرار، بِعَوْنِكَ يا قُرَّةَ عَيْنِ الْمَساكينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 14

O Allah, on this day, do not condemn me for slips, make me decrease mistakes and errors, do not make me a target for afflictions and troubles, by Your honor, O the honor of the Muslims

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اَللّـهُمَّ لا تُؤاخِذْني فيهِ بِالْعَثَراتِ، وَاَقِلْني فيهِ مِنَ الْخَطايا وَالْهَفَواتِ ، وَلا تَجْعَلْني فيهِ غَرَضاً لِلْبَلايا والآفات، بِعِزَّتِكَ يا عِزَّ الْمُسْلِمينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 15

O Allah, on this day, grant me the obedience of the humble expand my chest through the repentance of the humble, by Your security, O the shelter of the fearful

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اَللّـهُمَّ ارْزُقْني فيهِ طاعَةَ الْخاشِعينَ، وَاشْرَحْ فيهِ صَدْري بإنابة الْمخْبِتينَ، بأمانك يا أمان الْخائِفينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 16

O Allah, on this day, grant me compatibility with the good, keep me away from patching up with the evil, lead me in it, by Your mercy, to the permanent abode, by Your Godship, O the God of the worlds

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اَللّـهُمَّ وَفِّقْني فيهِ لِمُوافَقَةِ الأبرار، وَجَنِّبْني فيهِ مُرافَقَةَ الأشرار، وَآوِني فيهِ بِرَحْمَتِكَ اِلى دارِ الْقَـرارِ، بإلهيّتك يا اِلـهَ الْعالَمينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 17

O Allah, on this day, guide me towards righteous actions, fulfil my needs and hopes, O One who does not need explanations nor questions, O One who knows what is in the chests of the (people of the) world. Bless Muhammad and his family, the Pure

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اَللّـهُمَّ اهْدِني فيهِ لِصالِحِ الإعمال، وَاقْضِ لي فيهِ الْحَوائِجَ والآمال، يا مَنْ لا يَحْتاجُ اِلَى التَّفْسيرِ وَالسُّؤالِ، يا عالِماً بِما في صُدُورِ الْعالَمينَ، صَلِّ عَلى مُحَمَّد وَآلِهِ الطّاهِرينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 18

O Allah, on this day, awaken me with the blessings of its early mornings, Illuminate my heart with the brightness of its rays, let every part of my body follow its effects, by Your light, O the illuminator of the hearts of those who know

English version of 18th Day’s Dua in Ramadan

اَللّـهُمَّ نَبِّهْني فيهِ لِبَرَكاتِ أسحاره، وَنَوِّرْ فيهِ قَلْبي بِضياءِ أنواره، وَخُذْ بِكُلِّ أعضائي اِلَى إتباع آثارِهِ، بِنُورِكَ يا مُنَوِّرَ قُلُوبِ الْعارِفينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 19

O Allah, on this day, multiply for me its blessings, and ease my path towards its bounties, do not deprive me of the acceptance of its good deeds, O the Guide towards the clear truth

English version of 19th Day’s Dua in Ramadan

اللّهُمّ وَفّرْ فِيهِ حَظّي مِنْ بَرَكَاتِهِ، وَسَهّلْ سَبِيلِي إِلَى خَيْرَاتِهِ، وَلا تَحْرِمْنِي قَبُولَ حَسَنَاتِهِ، يَا هَادِياً إِلَى الحَقّ المُبِينِ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 20

O Allah, on this day, open for me the doors of the heavens, and lock the doors of Hell from me, help me to recite the Qur’an, O the One who sends down tranquility into the hearts of believers

English version of 20th Day’s Dua in Ramadan

اَللّـهُمَّ افْتَحْ لى فيهِ أبواب فَضْلِكَ، وَاَنْزِلْ عَلَيَّ فيهِ بَرَكاتِكَ، وَوَفِّقْني فيهِ لِمُوجِباتِ مَرْضاتِكَ، وَاَسْكِنّي فيهِ بُحْبُوحاتِ جَنّاتِكَ، يا مُجيبَ دَعْوَةِ الْمُضْطَرّينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 21

O Allah, on this day, show me the way to win Your pleasure, do not let Shaytan have a means over me, make Paradise an abode and a resting place for me, O the One who fulfills the requests of the needy

English version of 21st Day’s Dua in Ramadan

اَللّـهُمَّ اجْعَلْ لى فيهِ اِلى مَرْضاتِكَ دَليلاً، وَلا تَجْعَلْ لِلشَّيْطانِ فيهِ عَلَيَّ سَبيلاً، وَاجْعَلِ الْجَنَّةَ لى مَنْزِلاً وَمَقيلاً، يا قاضِيَ حَوائِجِ الطّالِبينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 22

O Allah, on this day, open for me the doors of Your Grace, send down on me its blessings, help me towards the causes of Your mercy, and give me a place in the comforts of Paradise, O the one who answers the call of the distressed

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اَللّـهُمَّ افْتَحْ لى فيهِ أبواب فَضْلِكَ، وَاَنْزِلْ عَلَيَّ فيهِ بَرَكاتِكَ، وَوَفِّقْني فيهِ لِمُوجِباتِ مَرْضاتِكَ، وَاَسْكِنّي فيهِ بُحْبُوحاتِ جَنّاتِكَ، يا مُجيبَ دَعْوَةِ الْمُضْطَرّينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 23

O Allah, on this day, wash away my sins, purify me from all flaws, examine my heart with (for) the piety of the hearts, O One who overlooks the shortcomings of the sinners

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اَللّـهُمَّ اغْسِلْني فيهِ مِنَ الذُّنُوبِ، وَطَهِّرْني فيهِ مِنَ الْعُيُوبِ، وَامْتَحِنْ قَلْبي فيهِ بِتَقْوَى الْقُلُوبِ، يا مُقيلَ عَثَراتِ الْمُذْنِبينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 24

O Allah, on this day, I ask You for what pleases You, and I seek refuge in You from what displeases You, I ask You to grant me the opportunity to obey You and not disobey You, O One who is generous with those who ask

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اَللّـهُمَّ إني أسألك فيهِ ما يُرْضيكَ، وأعوذ بِكَ مِمّا يُؤْذيكَ، وأسألك التَّوْفيقَ فيهِ لاِنْ أطيعك وَلا أعصيك، يا جَوادَ السّائِلينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 25

O Allah, on this day, make me among those who love Your friends, and hate Your enemies, following the way of Your last Prophet, O the Guardian of the hearts of the Prophets

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اَللّـهُمَّ اجْعَلْني فيهِ مُحِبَّاً لأوليائك، وَمُعادِياً لأعدائك، مُسْتَنّاً بِسُنَّةِ خاتَمِ أنبيائك، يا عاصِمَ قُلُوبِ النَّبِيّينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 26

O Allah, on this day, make my efforts worthy of appreciation, and my sins are forgiven, my deeds accepted, my flaws concealed, O the best of those who hear

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اَللّـهُمَّ اجْعَلْ سَعْيي فيهِ مَشْكُوراً، وَذَنْبي فيهِ مَغْفُوراً وَعَمَلي فيهِ مَقْبُولاً، وَعَيْبي فيهِ مَسْتُوراً، يا اَسْمَعَ السّامِعينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 27

O Allah, on this day, bestow on me the blessings of Laylatul Qadr, change my affairs from (being) difficult to (being) easy, accept my apologies, and decrease for me [my] sins and burdens, O the Compassionate with His righteous servants

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اَللّـهُمَّ ارْزُقْني فيهِ فَضْلَ لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ، وَصَيِّرْ أموري فيهِ مِنَ الْعُسْرِ إلى الْيُسْرِ، وَاقْبَلْ مَعاذيري، وَحُطَّ عَنّيِ الذَّنْبَ وَالْوِزْرَ، يا رَؤوفاً بِعِبادِهِ الصّالِحينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 28

O Allah, on this day, grant me a share in its nawafil (recommended prayers), honor me by attending to my problems, make closer the means to approach You, from all the means, O One who is not preoccupied by the requests of the beseechers

English version of 28th Day’s Dua in Ramadan

اَللّـهُمَّ وَفِّرْ حَظّي فيهِ مِنَ النَّوافِلِ، وأكرمني فيهِ بإحضار الْمَسائِلِ، وَقَرِّبْ فيهِ وسيلتي إليك مِنْ بَيْنِ الْوَسائِلِ، يا مَنْ لا يَشْغَلُهُ إلحاح الْمُلِحّينَ

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Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 29

O Allah, on this day, cover me with Your mercy, grant me in it success and protection, purify my heart from the darkness of false accusations, O the Merciful to His believing servants

English version of 29th Day’s Dua in Ramadan

اَللّـهُمَّ غَشِّني فيهِ بِالرَّحْمَةِ ، وَارْزُقْني فيهِ التَّوْفيقَ وَالْعِصْمَةَ ، وَطَهِّرْ قَلْبي مِنْ غَياهِبِ التُّهْمَةِ ، يا رَحيماً بِعِبادِهِ الْمُؤْمِنينَ

Arabic version of 29th Day’s Dua in Ramadan

Dua (Supplication) of Ramadan: Day 30

O Allah, on this day, make my fasts worthy of appreciation and acceptance, according to what pleases You, and pleases the Messenger, the branches being strengthened by the roots, for the sake of our leader, Muhammad, and his purified family. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds

English version of 30th Day’s Dua in Ramadan

اَللّـهُمَّ اجْعَلْ صِيامى فيهِ بِالشُّكْرِ وَالْقَبُولِ عَلى ما تَرْضاهُ وَيَرْضاهُ الرَّسُولُ، مُحْكَمَةً فُرُوعُهُ بِالاْصُولِ، بِحَقِّ سَيِّدِنا مُحَمَّد وَآلِهِ الطّاهِرينَ، وَالْحَمْدُ للهِ رَبِّ الْعالَمينَ

Arabic version of 30th Day’s Dua in Ramadan

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The 5 Pillars of Islam are the foundations of Islam and represent the core of Islamic practice. One who believes and practices upon these pillars is the true Muslim.

In Islam, it’s important for every Muslim to Learn The 5 Pillars of Islam. Through this article, we’ll get to know the main five obligations of a Muslim in Islam.

1. The Shahadah (The Declaration of Faith)

The Shahadah (The Declaration of Faith) is the first and most important pillar of Islam. It’s the initial submission to Islam and carried out by those reverts to Islam as a commitment and declaration of their faith.

The shahada is a two-part statement that articulates the main beliefs of Islam.

The first part of Shahada states that there is no god but Allah (SWT) which means that no other being has the right to be worshiped and that Allah almighty has neither partner nor son.

The second part of the Shahada witnesses that our beloved prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet & messenger sent by Allah (SWT).

“I testify that there is no god but Allah (SWT), and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah (SWT)”

The Shahadah statement in English

أشھد ان لا الہ الا اللہ, وأشھد ان محمد رسول اللہ

The Shahadah statement in Arabic

The Shahada should be recited three times with full and pure conviction to declare submission to Islam.

2. Salah (Daily Prayer)

“Salah” or “Salat” is the second pillar of Isalm and represents the backbone of Islam’s belief due to its importance and greatness.

In Islam, there are five obligatory daily prayers in which Muslims must perform in certain ways and times. The times for each prayer vary according to the lunar calendar as they range from sunrise to midnight. To perform Prayer correctly, Muslims should follow the method commanded by Allah in the Qur’an and the prophet’s manners in performing.

The 5 mandatory Muslim prayers are:

• Salat al-fajr: dawn, before sunrise
• Salat al-zuhr: midday, after the sun passes its highest
• Salat al-‘asr: the late part of the afternoon
• Salat al-maghrib: just after sunset
• Salat al-‘isha: between sunset and midnight

During these prayers, Muslims face Mecca, which is the location of the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam. Each prayer includes a recitation of Quran, along with different Ruko.

Prior to each prayer, Muslims must perform a washing ritual in which called “Wudu“(Ablution) to ensure purity prior to standing before Allah (SWT).

At prescribed times of the day, the adhan/adhaan/Azaan (call to prayer) announces the set time for the prayers. It’s usually recited at Mosques, but can also be recited at home at the exact time prior to performing the daily prayer.

Through the daily prayers, a Muslim maintains his relationship with Allah (SWT), cleanse heart & souls, comes to remember Allah (SWT) often, and avoids falling into sins.

3. Zakat (Almsgiving/Charity)

“Zakat” or Alms-giving is the third pillar of Islam and it is mandatory on every Muslim who is financially capable.

A financially capable Muslim must donate a percentage of his/her yearly income or fortune equal to 2.5% every year to the poor and needy.

The main idea of Zakat is that Allah (SWT) has intentionally created different levels of wealth for each individual to test humanity and generosity among Muslims.

Zakat generates a sense of devotion and worship to Allah, sympathy with poor, needy, destitute. It also purifies the hearts of both poor and rich, achieves social justice, and creates a cooperative, cohesive, productive society.

Moreover, It’s important to acknowledge that nothing we acquire in this world is truly ours; nothing that we have will be buried with us, nor will it be used in our Hereafter. Only our good deeds and those who we helped will help us enter Jannah (Heaven) in our Hereafter.

In regards to Zakat, Allah (SWT) says in the Holy Quran:

Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them to increase, and invoke [ Allah ‘s blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.

Quran [9:103]

Also, our beloved prophet Muhammad (PBUH) says in the importance & benefits of Zakat:

Allah has made zakat obligatory simply to purify your remaining property.

Sunan Abi Dawud 1664

4. Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan)

“Sawm” or Fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam in which Muslims fast during the daylight hours in the holy month of Ramadan, the 9^th month of the Islamic calendar.

Fasting during Ramadan involves discipline and abstaining from many things, such as food, drink (including water), medication, any acts of evil, any sexual activity, backbiting, harming oneself or others, smoking, impure thoughts, etc.

Fasting is a special kind of worship that has a great unique reward from Allah (SWT). It has a lot of spiritual, moral, and physical benefits. In a narration by Al-Bukhari, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:

Allah (SWT) says: “The reward of observing Saum is different from the reward of other good deeds; Saum is for Me, and I Alone will give its reward.”

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim] | Book 9, Hadith 225

The key objective of fasting is to increase one’s piety and also to experience the pain and hunger that the poor and needy feel. It also purifies both body & soul.

Moreover, in the sacred month of Ramadan, Muslims use this special event to refocus their devotion to Islam by learning the Quran and read the entire Quran or perform extra prayers during the month. Allah (SWT) says in the Holy Quran:

O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous

Quran [2:183]

Certain individuals may be excused from fasting subject to their circumstances such as suffering from some disease requires taking medication, pregnant, underage, and so on.

5. Hajj (The Pilgrimage)

“Hajj” or Pilgrimage to the Holy Kabah in Mecca is the fifth and last pillar of Islam.

Hajj occurs annually and performed in the holy month of Dhul Hajj, the last month in the Islamic calendar. Hajj rituals are performed from 8th Zul-Ḥijjah to 12th Zul-Ḥijjah in Makah the city of Saudi Arabia.

It’s obligatory to every Muslim who is physically and financially able to afford the cost and difficulty of travel to visit the holy city of Mecca and make the rites of Hajj. Muslim has to perform this duty once in his/her entire life when healthy, an adult, and having enough money to go to Mecca and perform hajj without causing any harm to his/her family or putting them in financial distress. In this regards, Allah (SWT) says:

And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to find thereto a way.

Quran [3:97]

Pilgrimage (Hajj) is a special pillar of Islam that involves unmatched rewards from Allah (SWT). The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) says:

Whoever performs pilgrimage to this House, and does not Yarfuth (utter any obscenity or commit sin), will go back as (on the day) his nother bore him.

Sunan an-Nasa’i 2627

The pilgrimage is carried out in plain white, identical clothing, also known as the ihram. One significance of the ihram is to promote unity in Islam and remind us that no matter what ethnicity, age, status, or race, we are all equal in the eyes of Allah (SWT).

We should know clearly that the five pillars of Islam are not merely for the purpose of worship but they aim to connect Muslims with their creator and understand what their religion really is.

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Learning the 5 Pillars of Islam (arkān al-Islām أركان الإسلام; also arkān ad-dīn أركان الدين “pillars of the religion”) is mandatory to all Muslims; as they are the foundation of Muslim’s life.

The first pillar is to testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. The second is to establish the five daily prayers as long as you are alive. The third is to pay Zakat (alms) if your wealth reaches the limit specified for Zakat. The fourth pillar is to observe fasting in Ramadan as long as you are not sick or traveling. The fifth is to perform Hajj (pilgrimage) if you are financially and physically capable.

Due to the importance of learning pillars of Islam for every Muslim in the world, Quran Square presents Online 5 Pillars of Islam Course for those Muslims who are either Non-Arabs or living in Non-Muslim countries.

Now, you or your kids can take online Pillars of Islam classes with highly-qualified Islam scholars from Al-Azhar University through one-to-one live sessions. Our Islamic tutors will explain in detail the 5 Pillars of Islam, discuss how the 5 pillars of Islam are 5 things Muslims do to keep their faith strong as well as teaching new religious studies.

What You’ll Learn in 5 Pillars of Islam Course

1. Introduction to the 5 pillars of Islam & their importance
   Getting to know the pillars of Islam that Allah ordered us to do in the Quran and promised us if we keep these pillars and perform them for the sake of Allah only, we will win this life and hereafter.
2. The Profession of Faith (Shahada)
   The belief that “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God” is central to Islam. This phrase, written in Arabic, is often prominently featured in architecture and a range of objects, including the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book of divine revelations. One becomes a Muslim by reciting this phrase with conviction.
3. Daily Prayers (Salat)
   Muslims are expected to pray five times a day. This does not mean that they need to attend a mosque to pray; rather, the salat, or the daily prayer, should be recited five times a day.
4. Alms-Giving (Zakat)
   In accordance with Islamic law, Muslims donate a fixed portion of their income to community members in need. Many rulers and wealthy Muslims build mosques, drinking fountains, hospitals, schools, and other institutions both as a religious duty and to secure the blessings associated with a charity.
5. Fasting The Month of Ramadan (Sawm)
   During the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk. While there are exceptions made for the sick, elderly, and pregnant, all are expected to refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours.
6. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)
   All Muslims who are able to, are required to make the pilgrimage to Mecca and the surrounding holy sites at least once in their lives. Pilgrimage focuses on visiting the Kaaba and walking around it seven times. The pilgrimage occurs in the 12th month of the Islamic Calendar.

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