Introduction

Clarifying the five pillars of Islam, the first and greatest of which is to bear witness that Laa Ilaha Illallah wa Anna Muhammadan Rasoolullah (none has the right to be worshiped except Allah and Muhammad is Allah`s Messenger), with explanation of their meanings, and the conditions of Laa Ilaha Illallah and its meaning; Laa Ilaha negates all that is worshiped other than Allah; Illa Allah affirms that worship must be for Allah alone, Who has no partner.

As for the conditions of Laa Ilaha Illalah, they are as follows:

1. Knowledge that negates ignorance
2. Certainty which negates doubt
3. Sincerity which negates Shirk
4. Truth which negates denial
5. Love which negates hate
6. Submission which negates abandoning
7. Acceptance which negates rejection
8. Disbelief in all that is worshiped other than Allah

Clarifying the testimony Muhammadan Rasoolullah and what it includes: to believe what he informs, to obey what he commands, and to leave what he forbids. And we must worship Allah only in a way that He Almighty and His Messenger legislated.

Next, a student should learn about the reminder the five pillars of Islam: Salat, Zakat, Siayam (fasting the month of Ramadhan, and Hajj House of Allah for those who are able to perform it.