Sawm is Arabic for "to refrain" as Ramadan is a time for Muslims to practice self-restraint. The other pillars are Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving) and Hajj (pilgrimage).

Zakat can be paid to the beneficiaries directly or through charitable organizations. Fasting (Sawm) is the fourth pillar of Islam, and it refers to fasting during the month of Ramadan. It is one ...

Prayer (Salah) Charity (Zakat) Fasting (Sawm) Pilgrimage (Haj) Salah is obligatory for adult Muslims and prayer times are set according to the movement of the Sun and performed five times a day as ...