Islamic Fact Book #17 How many pillars of Islam are there what are they?

Islam has five primary obligations, or pillars of faith, that each Muslim must fulfill in his or her lifetime.

The Five Pillars of Islam:
1: Shahadatain (confession of faith)
2: Salat (The Prayer)
3: Zakat (Compulsory Charity)
4: Soam (fasting, especially during the month of Ramadan)
5: Hajj (the pilgrimage to Mecca)