There are five basic religious acts in Islam, collectively known as 'The Pillars of Islam'. They are (1) the creed (Shahada), (2) daily prayers (Salah), (3) almsgiving (Zakat), (4) fasting during Ramadan (Sawm) and (5) the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) at least once in a lifetime.Both Shia and Sunnisects agree on the essential details for the performance of these acts.Apart from these, Muslims also perform other religious acts. Notable among them are charity (Sadaqah) and recitation of the Quran.