What is the social impact or social value of each of the five pillars of faith in the Islam system?

To look at the
pillars of Islam is to see some interesting similarities between this rapidly growing religion
and other religions, particularly Christianity, in terms of social justice and commitment to a
single deity.  The first pillar, known as the "Shahada", is a profession of faith in a
single god, and his messenger, Mohammad.  In fact,...