Good deeds, such as charity, prayer and compassion towards animals, will be rewarded with entry to heaven. For Muslims is heaven a place of joy and bliss, with Koranic references describing its features and the physical plesarues to come. The Pillars of Islam are five basic acts in Islam, considered obligatory for all believers. The Koran presents them as a framework for worship and a sign of commitment to the faith. They are the shahadah(creed), daily prayers, almsgiving, fasting during Ramadhan and the pigrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime. Both Shia and Shunni sects agree on the essential details for the performance of these acts. The Shahadah which is the basic creed of Islam that must be redicted under oath with the specific statement: ,,'ashadu 'al-l ilha ill- llhu wa 'ashadu 'anna muammadan raslu-llh", or ,,I testify that there are no deities other than Allah alone and I testify that Muhammad is his Messenger." Muslims must repeat the
mosque and the larger, "collective" mosque. Although the primary purpose of the mosque is to serve as a place of prayer, it is also important to the Muslim community as a place to meet and study. Modern mosques have evolved greatly from the early designs of the 7th century, and contain a variety of architectural elements such as minarets. 3) Fasting Fasting, called "Sawm", from food and drink (among other things) must be performed from dawn to dusk during the month of Ramadhan. The fast is to encourage a feeling of nearness to God, and during it Muslims should express their gratitude for and dependence on him, atone for their past sins, and think of the needy. Sawm is not obligatory for several groups for whom it would constitute an undue burden. For others, flexibility is allowed depending on circumstances, but missed fasts usually must be made up quickly. 3) Alms-Giving
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