The Six Pillars of Iman
The Six Pillars of Iman
The 6 pillars of iman, which a Muslim believes with the heart, the tongue and deeds.
Learning objectives
- List the 6 pillars of iman correctly
- Explain belief in Allah, the angels and the scriptures
- Explain belief in the prophets, the Last Day and destiny
- Distinguish inner belief (iman) from outward practice (Islam)
The six pillars of faith are the foundation of the Muslim faith. First, belief in Allah, believing that He is the only One, the creator of the universe and its ruler; second, faith in the angels, the spirits who receive orders from above and bring them to man; third, beliefs in all the scriptures He revealed, including the holy books and the destroyed temples; fourth, believes in all of the 124,000 or 250,000 prophets, of whom Muhammad is the last and there are no new prophets after him; fifth, believings in the golden days in which all mankind will be resurrected from the grave to receive the revelation of the Quran. The six-factor study helps Muslims understand the relationship between faith and action. Faith that is not proven by works is not enough. Muslims should prove these beliefs through worship and good deeds.
Comprehension quiz
Which pillar of faith comes first?
According to the well-known narration, how many prophets were there?
What does belief in destiny (qadar) mean?
What is the difference between Islam and Iman?
Which scriptures must a Muslim believe in?