What are the obligatory religious duties for all Muslims, including confession of faith, prayer, fasting during Ramadan, zakat, and hajj?

• A. Five Pillars
• B. Seven Wonders
• C. Five Duties
• D. Ten Pillars

Answer: (A)

The Five Pillars are the five obligatory acts that structure a Muslim's life. They are shahada, the confession of faith that there is no god but God and that Muhammad is His messenger; salat, the ritual prayers performed five times a day facing Mecca; sawm, fasting during Ramadan from dawn to sunset; zakat, the compulsory almsgiving that purifies wealth and supports those in need; and hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim should undertake at least once if able. Together, these practices define the standard duties expected of Muslims and ground worship, community life, and social responsibility in Islam. The other options aren’t the recognized term for these obligatory duties.