1. Believing that there is "no God but Allah" (also known as the "shahadah") and that Muhammad is His prophet and messenger 2. Praying five times a day 3. Giving to the poor; donating 4. Fasting...
Yes they did. The Five Pillars of Islam (Declaration of the Islamic Faith) are:
Bearing witness that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Observance of Prayer
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It is the 3rd pillar 'Zakat or alms giving'. refer to related question below.There are 5 Pillars of Islam1. Shahada - Testimony - to believe and testify that there is no God but Allah and Muhammed is...