"five pillars" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the five pillars [canonical]
Etymology: A translation of the Arabic الأركان الخمسة (literally, "the five corners") Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=five pillars}} the five pillars
  1. The five basic ritual or devotional duties of Islam, namely: a declaration of faith in God (shahada); five daily prayers (salat); fasting (saum); almsgiving (zakat); and pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj). Wikipedia link: Five Pillars of Islam Categories (topical): Islam Synonyms: arkan Translations (the devotional duties of Islam/Submission): 五功 (wǔgōng) (Chinese Mandarin)

Alternative forms

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