Explanation

There are five pillars of Islam:

1. First Pillar: Shahadatain (شہادتیں) – declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger”
2. Second Pillar: Namaz (نماز) – five daily prayers
3. Third Pillar: Zakat (زکوٰۃ) – obligatory charity, 2.5% of wealth above Nisab
4. Fourth Pillar: Fasting (Sawm / روزہ) – during Ramadan, abstaining from food, drink, and bad deeds
5. Fifth Pillar: Hajj (حج) – pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in a lifetime if able

Last verified on 22-03-2026

Explanation

The fundamental beliefs of Islam are known as Arkan-e-Iman (Articles of Faith).

1. Tauheed — Belief in the Oneness of Allah.
2. Risalat — Belief in the Messengers of Allah.
3. Malaika — Belief in the Angels.
4. Alhami Kutub — Belief in the Divine Books.
5. Akhirat — Belief in the Hereafter.

Last verified on 09-09-2026

Explanation

The Six Kalimas are commonly taught to Muslims:

1. Kalimat at-Tayyibah — كَلِمَاتْ اَلطَّيِّبَة

Meaning: Word of Purity

2. Kalimat ash-Shahadah — كَلِمَاتْ اَلشَّهَادَة

Meaning: Word of Testimony

3. Kalimat at-Tamjeed — كَلِمَاتْ اَلتَّمْجِيدْ

Meaning: Word of Majesty

4. Kalimat at-Tawheed — كَلِمَاتْ اَلتَّوْحِيدْ

Meaning: Word of Oneness

5. Kalimat al-Istighfar — كَلِمَاتْ إِسْتِغْفَارْ

Meaning: Word of Penitence / Seeking Forgiveness

6. Kalimat Radd al-Kufr — كَلِمَاتْ رَدّْ اَلْكُفْر

Meaning: Word of Rejection of Disbelief

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• There are 7 words in the First Kalimah (Kalimah Tayyibah).
• The Arabic text is: لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللهِ

The breakdown of the words is:

1. La (لَا)
2. Ilaha (إِلٰهَ)
3. Illa (إِلَّا)
4. Allahu (ٱللَّٰهُ)
5. Muhammadun (مُحَمَّدٌ)
6. Rasulul (رَسُولُ)
7. Allah (ٱللَّٰهِ)

Additional information:

• There are 26 letters in the First Kalimah.
• There are zero dots in the First Kalimah.

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• Tauheed means the Oneness of Allah (اللہ کی وحدانیت).
• It is the belief that Allah is One and there is no one worthy of worship except Him.

Additional information:

Five Pillars of Islam:

1. Tauheed / Shahada (Faith) → Belief in the Oneness of Allah and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as His Messenger
2. Salah (Prayer) → Offering prayers five times a day facing the Kaaba
3. Zakat (Alms) → Giving a fixed portion of wealth to eligible people
4. Sawm (Fasting) → Fasting during the month of Ramadan
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage) → Pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Makkah for those who are able

Last verified on 30-06-2026