- Faith or belief in the Oneness of Allah and the finality of the prophethood of Muhammad; (Iman)
- Establishment of the daily prayers; (Salah)
- Concern for and almsgiving to the needy; (Zakah)
- Self-purification through fasting; and (Sawm)
- The pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able. (Hajj)
In order to be perfect in their faith, a Muslim must complete all five of these, unless they have a good excuse for not going on the Hajj.