Question: what are the beliefs and practices of islam?
Answer: The five core beliefs (pillars) of Islam are (1) the creed of belief (shahada), (2) daily prayers (salah), (3) giving to the poor (zakat), (4) fasting during Ramadan (sawm), and (5) pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj). These are required for all believers and are the basis for Muslim life.