The five basic teachings of Islam, also known as the Five Pillars, are: Give alms to the poor.
Pay a special tax for the holy wars.
Pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
Pilgrimage to Mecca.
Believe there is only one God and Muhammad is his prophet.
Memorize the words of Muhammad.
Pray to Muhammad once a week.
Fight in all holy wars.
Pray five times a day.
Fast during daylight in the ninth month of the Muslim calendar.