The public perception of the Islamic faith has recently become negatively constructed and stereotyped by broadcast television news, through a repetition of constructions over time. In response, this exegesis investigates and analyses the five pillars of Islam – The creed, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage, by examining authentic sources and messages of Islam, and expressing this perspective through a unique visual practice.

By visually communicating this information, this project strives to illustrate the essence of the faith to a 21st century audience, ultimately creating a connection between contemporary and traditional design elements and information. This research and creative practice forms a book, using combinations of the illustrative, graphic, photographic, and typographic mediums, which are used to create a visual series representing the five pillars of Islam.