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Essential Basics of Islam for Children
1. Mention the 5 Pillars of Islam
Shahada (الشهادة): The Declaration of Faith
This is the testimony that “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah.”
Salat (الصلاة): The Prayer
Muslims are required to perform five daily prayers facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
Zakat (الزكاة): The Almsgiving
This is the giving of a portion of one’s wealth to those in need, typically 2.5% of one’s savings.
Sawm (الصوم): The Fasting
Muslims fast from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan, refraining from eating, drinking, and other physical needs.
Hajj (الحج): The Pilgrimage
This is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime, if they are physically and financially able.
2. Mention the 6 Articles of Faith (Imaan)
Belief in Allah (الإيمان بالله):
Believing in the existence and oneness of Allah.
Belief in the Angels (الإيمان بالملائكة):
Believing in the existence of angels and their role as messengers and servants of Allah.
Belief in the Prophets (الإيمان بالرسل):
Believing in all the Prophets sent by Allah, from Adam to Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
Belief in the Holy Books (الإيمان بالكتب):
Believing in the revealed scriptures, including the Torah, Psalms, Gospel, and Quran.
Belief in the Day of Judgment (الإيمان باليوم الآخر):
Believing in the Day of Resurrection when everyone will be judged for their deeds.
Belief in Qadar (الإيمان بالقضاء والقدر):
Believing in divine predestination, that everything happens according to Allah’s will and knowledge.
3. Mention 5 Things You Know About the First Article of Imaan
Belief in One God (الإيمان بالله):
We believe that there is only one God, Allah, who created everything and takes care of us.
Allah’s Names (أسماء الله): Allah has many special names that describe how great He is, like Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful) and Al-Khaliq (The Creator).
Allah is Our Lord (الربوبية): We believe that Allah is our Lord, and He takes care of the whole world.
Worship Only Allah (الألوهية): We worship only Allah because He is the only one who deserves our prayers and thanks.
Knowing Allah is Watching (الإحسان): We do good things because we know that Allah is always watching us, even if we can’t see Him.
4. Name the 4 Main Angels:
Jibreel (جبريل): Angel Jibreel is the messenger angel who brought Allah’s messages to the prophets, like the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Mikaeel (ميكائيل): Angel Mikaeel is responsible for providing rain and food for all living things.
Israfeel (إسرافيل): Angel Israfeel will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment to signal the end of the world and the start of a new life in the Hereafter.
Azrael (عزرائيل): Angel Azrael is the Angel of Death. His job is to take the souls of people when it’s their time to leave this world.
5. Name the 4 Main Books and Who They Were Sent To
Qur’an (القرآن):
Sent to Prophet Muhammad (مُحَمَّد).
Tawrah (التوراة): Sent to Prophet Musa (موسى), also known as Moses.
Zabur (الزبور): Sent to Prophet Dawood (داوود), also known as David.
Injeel (الإنجيل): Sent to Prophet Isa (عيسى), also known as Jesus.
6. Who Was the First and Last Prophet?
1. First Prophet: Adam (آدم) (PBUH)
Prophet Adam was the very first human created by Allah. He is known as the father of all people. Allah made Adam S from clay and breathed life into him. Then, Allah taught Adam the names of everything and gave him a special place in Jannah (Paradise). Adam was the first person to learn how to worship Allah and live a good life. He and his wife, Hawwa (حواء), were sent to Earth to start the human family after they made a mistake in Jannah but were forgiven by Allah. Adam showed us the importance of asking for forgiveness and following Allah’s guidance.
2. Last Prophet: Muhammad (مُحَمَّد) (PBUH)
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last and final prophet sent by Allah to guide all people. Muhammad (PBUH) was born 570 AD, in Mecca about 1,400 years ago. He was known as Al-Amin (الأمين), meaning “The Trustworthy,” because everyone trusted him. At the age of 40, he received the first revelation from Allah through Angel Jibreel (جبريل) and began spreading the message of Islam. He taught people to worship only Allah and to be kind, honest, and just. Prophet Muhammad faced many challenges, but he always stayed patient and kind. He brought the Qur’an, which is the final book and a complete guide for how to live a good life. Muslims all over the world follow his teachings and see him as the best example to follow.
These two prophets, Adam AS and Muhammad SAW, are very important in Islam because they mark the beginning and end of Allah’s messages to people. Adam was the first to teach us about Allah, and Muhammad brought the final and complete guidance for everyone.
7. What is a Sign of the Day of Judgement?
Sign of the Day of Judgment:
The Sun Rising from the West (طلوع الشمس من المغرب)
One of the signs of the Day of Judgment is that the sun will rise from the west instead of the east. This is something very unusual and special. This sign will show that the Day of Judgment is coming soon. It’s a big and important event that will happen when everyone will be judged by Allah for their actions in this life. Imagine if one day, you woke up and saw that the sun was coming up from the wrong direction, the west instead of the east. This would be a very surprising sign that something big is going to happen. It helps remind us to be good and follow Allah’s guidance because the Day of Judgment will come when we least expect it.