The Six Pillars of Īmān

 

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The Six Pillars of Īmān are: belief in Allah, His angels, His revealed books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree (qadar). These pillars are defined in the famous Hadith of Jibrīl and are repeatedly affirmed in the Qur’an, such as in 4:136 and 2:285.

Overview

The Six Pillars of Īmān (Arkān al-Īmān) describe what every Muslim must believe inwardly. They form the foundation of Islamic creed (‘aqīdah) and define a Muslim’s worldview. journeyintoislam.com

1. Belief in Allah (الإيمان بالله)

• Allah is One, without partners or equals.
• He alone deserves worship, possesses perfect attributes, and has complete knowledge and power.
• Qur’an 112:1–4 summarizes His oneness. deenup.app

2. Belief in the Angels (الإيمان بالملائكة)

• Angels are created from light and never disobey Allah.
• They carry out specific duties: Jibrīl (revelation), Mīkā’īl (sustenance), Isrāfīl (Trumpet), and the recording angels. alislamguide.com

3. Belief in the Revealed Books (الإيمان بالكتب)

• Allah sent scriptures as guidance:
  • Tawrāh (Torah) to Mūsā
  • Zabūr (Psalms) to Dāwūd
  • Injīl (Gospel) to ‘Īsā
  • Qur’an to Muhammad ﷺ (final and preserved)
• Qur’an 15:9 affirms its preservation. deenup.app

4. Belief in the Prophets and Messengers (الإيمان بالرسل)

• Allah sent prophets to every nation: Adam, Nūḥ, Ibrāhīm, Mūsā, ‘Īsā, and finally Muhammad ﷺ.
• They conveyed Allah’s message faithfully and are honored but not worshipped. muslimsocials.com

5. Belief in the Last Day (الإيمان باليوم الآخر)

• All humans will be resurrected and judged.
• Reward and punishment are based on one’s deeds.
• Denial of the Last Day is considered disbelief (Qur’an 4:136). journeyintoislam.com

6. Belief in Divine Decree (الإيمان بالقدر)

• Everything occurs by Allah’s knowledge, will, and decree.
• Qadar includes both good and what humans perceive as bad.
• Qur’an 54:49 affirms predestination. journeyintoislam.com

These six beliefs form the essential inner foundation of Islamic faith.