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Islam Basics

What Muslims believe and do 🌙

The basics of Islam for children ages 3 and up. Islam, iman and ihsan, the five pillars of Islam, the six pillars of faith, Allah and His 99 beautiful names, the months of the Islamic year, and the good character a Muslim lives by, in simple words, for parents learning alongside them and for converts and reverts just starting out. More topics are on the way.

The shahada
The Shahada
The words of faith, and how a person becomes Muslim
Islam, iman and ihsan
Islam, Iman and Ihsan
What a Muslim does, believes, and how to do both beautifully
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
Allah is One
Allah Is One
He is the Creator, and nothing is like Him
The 99 names of Allah
The 99 Names of Allah
Each name in Arabic, with what it means
The Islamic months
The Islamic Months
The twelve months of the year, and what happens in each
Good character in Islam
Good Character
Honesty, kindness, patience, gratitude and goodness to parents

Also on the site

A closed Mushaf with green cover and gold geometric detail resting on a cushion in warm lamplight
Quran
Short surahs to read, memorize and love
Glossary of Islamic terms for beginners
Glossary
The Islamic words you will hear, with their meanings

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.