1. It is central to a Muslim's identity and practice of the Islamic faith because it proclaims the belief in the oneness of Allah and that Muhammad is his prophet.
2. It allows them to participate in a worldwide fellowship.
3. It shows that they believe that those who have much should help lift the burden of those who are less fortunate.
4. Those who fast are able to relate to people who endure hunger everyday. Fasting underscores the creature's dependence on God. It calls one back to one's frailty and dependence. It also sensitizes compassion.
5. I think the hajj is a pillar of the Islamic faith because it strengthens people's devotion to God. This practice is different from other world religions because most world religions do not make it a fundamental requirement to venture off to a holy site. There are sites that tie back to the importance of the religion's practices, but there isn't a place that followers have to visit. The hajj is similar to some world religions Mecca symbolizes a holy site where followers pay their respects, just like other religions honor holy sites for their religious devotion.
6. I think praying five times a day is a challenge this day and age because people may not always be in the right situation to come out and pray. Fasting is a challenge because there are so many tempting places to help satisfy the cravings.
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