The Pillars of Faith are the foundation of a Muslim’s belief. This tag compiles articles discussing the six pillars of faith: belief in Allah, angels, scriptures, messengers, the Day of Judgment, and destiny. Each article is based on evidence from the Quran and hadith, as well as explanations from scholars, to help you understand the meaning and implications of the pillars of faith in everyday life. Suitable for beginners as well as those who want to deepen their understanding of faith.
Faith in Allah (Iman billah) constitutes the paramount pillar within Islamic doctrine, forming the very bedrock of a Muslim’s existence. As the first pillar of Iman (Rukun Iman), faith in Allah not only dictates the direction of worship but also profoundly shapes one’s entire worldview and approach to daily life. With unwavering faith, a Muslim … Read more
When discussing Islamic theology (‘Aqidah), we often stop at mere memorization from our school days. If asked about the belief in Allah’s Messengers, we universally recognize it as the fourth pillar of faith. But does our understanding truly end there? Is it sufficient to simply memorize the 25 names of the prophets without grasping the … Read more
Many of us have memorized the articles of faith since childhood. We know that the belief in the Last Day constitutes the fifth pillar, a foundational concept you can explore further in the understanding and number of the pillars of faith. However, how profoundly do we understand what this belief truly entails? Is it merely … Read more
Within the vast ocean of Islamic knowledge, there is one particular narration that stands as the foundational “mother” of all religious teachings. Scholars revere it as Ummus Sunnah (The Mother of the Sunnah). This monumental narration is universally known as Hadith Jibril. Why is this specific hadith so extraordinarily significant? Because within a single, concise … Read more