Islam and Yoga 9

Fundamental principle of Islam- Monotheism and five pillars of Islam were mentioned last week.

 Now let us see brief explanations about the pillars

 1. Eeman – Firm belief in Oneness of Almighty and His Messenger in thought word and deed

“Thought is deed “ is an important principle in Islam 

2. Salaath- Prayer – 5 times a day.  About this we shall see further explanation later

3. Sawn-    Fasting in the Holy month of Ramzan.. One has to abstain from food drinks and physical pleasure from sun rise to sun set and avoid anger, harsh words and falsehood 

This serves as a very good training for controlling the senses. One is hungry, tasty food is available but he cannot eat Likewise he cannot quench his thirst even though water and other delicious drinks are very near to him. And the same with physical pleasure

By making the people in the upper strata of life experience hunger and thirst, it serves a social cause.

Subject to certain conditions the above three are compulsory for all Muslims

Remaining 2

. Zakah- and Hajj- Pilgrimage are only for those who can afford to 

Details in a nutshell about these

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