Islam is built on five key pillars and six articles of faith:
The Five Pillars of Islam
- Shahada (Faith) – Declaring belief in One God (Allah) and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His Messenger.
- Salah (Prayer) – Praying five times a day to connect with Allah.
- Zakat (Charity) – Giving to those in need.
- Sawm (Fasting) – Observing Ramadan to grow in spirituality.
- Hajj (Pilgrimage) – Visiting Makkah once in a lifetime (if able).
The Six Articles of Faith
A Muslim believes in:
- Allah (God) – The One Creator.
- Angels – Divine beings carrying out Allah’s commands.
- Holy Books – Including the Quran, Torah, Psalms, and Gospel (in their original forms).
- Prophets – From Adam to Ibrahim, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace
be upon them all). - The Day of Judgment – When all people will be accountable for their deeds.
- Divine Decree (Qadr) – Allah’s wisdom in all things.

