The author emphasizes the importance of Zakat & Fasting, the two basic pillars of Islam. He makes it clear that to pay Zakat (charity) and to fast during Ramadan is obligatory on every adult Muslim.The author emphasizes the importance of Zakat & Fasting, the two basic pillars of Islam. He makes it clear that to pay Zakat (charity) and to fast during Ramadan is obligatory on every adult Muslim.