THE WARRIORS NOBLES.

                                   THE WARRIORS NOBLES (NOBLES GUERREROS)

In feudal society, the main function of the nobility, and the king himself, was to be warriors. Are the knights who were engaged in trade of arms. Have the equipment, horses and weapons was very expensive and only the feudal lords could perform that office. The sons of noble families were educated and trained as warriors. Were pages and squires after other gentlemen first. Alos eighteen years were named knights in the investiture ceremony in which they received their weapons: sword, shield and chainmail. From that moment, would be part of knighthood and should be brave, loyal to his master and defend the weak and women. The nobles made war to defend their territory or ortho help the monarch or lord who owed allegiance. The war provided, if won, land and wealth which enhanced the power of the nobility (booty). Their social function allowed the nobility live with privileges. They had to work, did not pay taxes and were the only ones who could give them weapons and exercise control over the rest of the population. Women, even if they were of noble family, were subject to men, either the father or husband. They could inherit, and in the absence of men, to be holders of fiefs, but usually their marriage was acting in concert with nobles and their lands passed into the property of the husband's family.

 

WHAT ARE THE PILLARS OF ISLAM?

What are the pillars of Islam?

The Five Pillars of Islam are the very essence of the life of a Muslim: The testimony of faith, prayer, giving zakat (support of the needy), fasting during the month of Ramadan and the pilgrimage to Mecca once in the life for those with the potential for Do It.

1) The Testimony of Faith:

The testimony of faith is saying with faith and conviction, "La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammad rasoolu Allah" means: "There is no true god but Allah, Muhammad is 1 and the messenger of Allah". The first part of the testimony means that no one has the right to be worshiped but I God and that God has neither partner nor son. This testimony of faith is called the "Shahadah" a simple formula which should be said with conviction to convert to Islam. The testimony of faith is the most important pillar of Islam.

2) Prayer:

Muslims pray five daily prayers every prayer lasts only a few minutes to perform. Prayer in Islam is a direct connection between God and the believer. There are no intermediaries between God and the believer.

In prayer, a person feels an inner peace, happiness, which is comforting, and that God is pleased with her or him. The Prophet said, {"O Bilal! Comforted by prayer.} 2 Bilal was one of the Prophet's companions who was charged to call people to prayer.

Prayers are performed at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and night. The Muslim prayer be performed almost anywhere, such as in fields, factories, offices, universities, etc.

3) Giving Zakat (Support of the Needy):

All things belong to God, and wealth has therefore been placed in the hands of human beings only for the given. The original meaning of the word Zakat is "purification" and "growth". Give elZakat means "giving a specified percentage on certain properties to certain classes of needy people." The percentage, which is mandatory sobe gold, silver and cash has reached the amount (or the equivalent in money for cash) of approximately 85 grams of gold and that has not been used in the course of a lunar year is 2.5 percent. Our possessions are purified by setting aside a small portion of our revenues for the needy, and like the pruning of plants, this cutting back balances and encourages new growth.

A person may also give as much as you want by way of alms or charity.

4) Fasting the month of Ramadan:

Every year during the (lunar) month of Ramadan, 3 all Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset it by refraining from eating, drinking and sex.

Although fasting is beneficial to health, is considered (by Muslims) primarily as a method of spiritual self-purification, as the refrain itself from the comforts of earthly life, even for a short time, fasting creates great sympathy for those who suffer from hunger, while growing in their spiritual life.

5) Pilgrimage to Mecca:

The annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah is an obligation to meet once in life, for those with physical and financial means to do it. About two million people go to Makkah each year from every corner of the planet. Although Makkah is always filled with visitors, the annual Hajj begins in the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar. Male pilgrims wear special and simple (two pieces of fabric) garments which strip away any kind of cultural distinction and class. A way for everyone to come before God without differences.

Pilgrims praying at the Haram Mosque in Mecca

Pilgrims praying at the Haram Mosque in Mecca. In this mosque is the Kaaba (the black building in the picture) toward which Muslims turn when they pray. LaKaabah is the place of worship which God commanded the Prophets Abraham and his son Ishmael built.