ISLAM AT A GLANCE · THEME 02

The 6 Pillars of Faith

The Six Pillars of Faith present the fundamental beliefs to which a Muslim adheres.

The Essential Foundations

Discover each pillar separately. Qur'anic references are grouped at the end of the page.

01

Belief in Allah

Allah is the Real and Unique God, alone worthy of worship without partners.

02

Belief in His Angels

Angels are creatures of light who perfectly execute divine commands.

03

Belief in His Revealed Books

Divine revelations were given to messengers as guidance and mercy.

04

Belief in His Prophets and Messengers

Righteous men chosen by Allah to guide peoples toward monotheism.

05

Belief in the Day of Judgment

The Day when every person will be resurrected to account before the Creator.

06

Belief in Divine Decree (Qadar)

Belief in Allah's knowledge of all things and His sovereign will, along with human moral responsibility.

Qur'anic References

Surah Al-Ikhlas (112), verses 1-4

"Say, 'He is Allah, [Who is] One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to Him any equivalent.'"

Surah Al-Baqarah (2), verse 285

"The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All have believed in Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers..."