What was Muhammad's message? What rules for daiy living did he teach?
http://www.english-online.at/religion/islam/pillars-and-beliefs-of-islam.htm
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Muhammad, the founder of Islam, delivered a message of monotheism, social justice, and moral values. His primary message, known as the Five Pillars of Islam, emphasized the following:
1. Shahada: The testimony of faith - Believing in and declaring that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is his messenger.
2. Salah: The ritual of prayer - Performing daily prayers five times a day, facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
3. Zakah: The practice of giving - Giving a portion of one's wealth to the poor and needy, as a means of purifying wealth and promoting social equality.
4. Sawm: The act of fasting - Observing the fasting month of Ramadan, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn till dusk.
5. Hajj: The pilgrimage to Mecca - Undertaking a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca at least once in a lifetime, if physically and financially capable.
Apart from the Five Pillars, Muhammad also taught various moral and ethical principles, such as honesty, kindness, generosity, patience, and respect for others. He emphasized the importance of maintaining good character and establishing justice in all aspects of life. Muhammad also provided guidance on issues related to family, marriage, parenting, and interacting with others within the framework of Islamic teachings, which are recorded in the Qur'an and Hadith (the sayings and actions of Muhammad).
To know more about Muhammad's teachings and the rules for daily living in Islam, one can study the Qur'an, the primary holy book of Islam, and refer to authoritative Hadith collections. Islamic scholars and religious teachers also play a role in explaining and interpreting these teachings in the context of modern life.