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Islam Basics

What Muslims believe and do 🌙

The basics of Islam for children ages 3 and up. The five pillars of Islam and the six pillars of faith in simple words, for parents learning alongside them and for converts and reverts just starting out. More topics are on the way.

The five pillars of Islam
The Five Pillars of Islam
Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj: what every Muslim does
The six pillars of faith
The Six Pillars of Faith
The six things every Muslim believes in

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Questions parents ask

What are the basics of Islam?

The basics are what a Muslim believes and what a Muslim does. The six pillars of faith are the beliefs, and the five pillars of Islam are the acts of worship built on them. Good character is how that faith shows in everyday life.

What is the difference between the pillars of Islam and the pillars of faith?

The five pillars of Islam are actions: the shahada, prayer, charity, fasting and Hajj. The six pillars of faith are beliefs held in the heart. Each has its own page here.

Who is this for?

Children ages 3 and up, in simple words they can follow. Parents can read along and teach from it, and converts and reverts of any age can start here too.