Belief in God and devoting the religion to God only
Salst which invilves the act of bowing and prostration to God.. at specific times,, as designated by God in the scripture
Charity which should go to parents, poor, needy traveling alien
These three are my own take on what the creed is islam is all about...
remember the surah.. proof. Bayinnah.. Surah 98 All that was asked of them was to worship God, devoting the religion to Him alone, observe salst and give the obligatory zakat. SUCH IS THE PERFECT RELIGION
This is how i understand Islam to be..
The notion of 5 pillars to include fasting and pilgrim is not new to me because it was what was taught to me from young.. but when i look through the quran all i find repeatededly is these three points... Belief, Prayer and Charity..
Why has this come to my mind now.. i dont know,, i was thinking about it before but it wasnt until when Dr. K was grilling me that i gave him my own opinion as i understand it to be.. God be my Guide and provide me with wisdom and knowledge...
I find this interesting and perplexing slightly...
Oh point to note.. i am not discouraging fasting or pilgrimage.. far from it.. Fasting is there for a reason.. and it is up to each person to do or not do... ( it is better to fast as teh quran advises us.... Pilgrimage as well is there if we can go.. it is incumbemt on each person to fast and if possible complete pilgrimage..
my point being though.. in the quran as i understand this tobe.. There is no other alternative for belief, prayer or charity.. it is a MUST with a capital MUST. anything else i guess is disbelief in God.
I seek refuge with thee O Lord, You are Hearer and Seer
2:183
O you who believe, fasting is decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain salvation.
2:184
Specific days (are designated for fasting); if one is ill or traveling, an equal number of other days may be substituted. Those who can fast, but with great difficulty, may substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast. If one volunteers (more righteous works), it is better. But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew.
2:185
Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or traveling may substitute the same number of other days. GOD wishes for you convenience, not hardship, that you may fulfill your obligations, and to glorify GOD for guiding you, and to express your appreciation.
as for hajj
2:196
You shall observe the complete rites of Hajj and`Umrah for GOD. If you are prevented, you shall send an offering, and do not resume cutting your hair until your offering has reached its destination. If you are ill, or suffering a head injury (and you must cut your hair), you shall expiate by fasting, or giving to charity, or some other form of worship. During the normal Hajj, if you break the state of Ihraam (sanctity) between `Umrah and Hajj, you shall expiate by offering an animal sacrifice. If you cannot afford it, you shall fast three days during Hajj and seven when you return home - this completes ten - provided you do not live at the Sacred Masjid. You shall observe GOD, and know that GOD is strict in enforcing retribution.
2:197
Hajj shall be observed in the specified months. Whoever sets out to observe Hajj shall refrain from sexual intercourse, misconduct, and arguments throughout Hajj. Whatever good you do, GOD is fully aware thereof. As you prepare your provisions for the journey, the best provision is righteousness. You shall observe Me, O you who possess intelligence.
22:27
"And proclaim that the people shall observe Hajj pilgrimage. They will come to you walking or riding on various exhausted (means of transportation). They will come from the farthest locations."
As for the three that i am talking about..
22:78
You shall strive for the cause of GOD as you should strive for His cause. He has chosen you and has placed no hardship on you in practicing your religion - the religion of your father Abraham. He is the one who named you "Submitters" originally. Thus, the messenger shall serve as a witness among you, and you shall serve as witnesses among the people. Therefore, you shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and hold fast to GOD; He is your Lord, the best Lord and the best Supporter.
other verses if interest are 2:83, 2:110. 2:117. 2:227, 4:162, 5:12, 8:3, 9:18, 22:41, 22:78, 31:4, 73:20, 98:5
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