What are the core beliefs of Muslims?

The core beliefs of Muslims are the five (5) Pillars of Islam, namely, (1) the declaration of faith; (2) the duty to pray 5 times a day; (3) giving zakat, the annual charity; (4) fasting in the month of Ramadan; and (5) performance of Hajj, the pilgrimage, and the seven (7) articles of faith, namely, the belief in (1) Allah (God); (2) Angles; (3) God’s Books - the Torah, the Bible, and the Qur’an; (4) God’s Messengers - Adam to Moses to Jesus to Muhammad (Peace be upon them all); (5) the Day of Resurrection; (6) Destiny; and (7) Life after Death.