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The six articles of faith

I can explain what the six articles of faith are, their importance and the influence they may have on a Muslim.

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The six articles of faith

I can explain what the six articles of faith are, their importance and the influence they may have on a Muslim.

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Key learning points

  1. The six articles of faith may also be called the six key beliefs.
  2. They are a foundation of belief for Sunni Muslims.
  3. They are based on Surah 4:136 of the Qur'an.
  4. There are 3 general categories: the oneness of Allah, messages, and the afterlife.

Keywords

  • Angels - beings of light delivering God’s messages and watching over humans

  • Akhirah - beliefs about life after death in Islam

  • Risalah - belief in prophets as Allah’s messengers

  • Sunni Islam - a branch of Islam

  • Tawhid - belief in Allah’s oneness and unity

Common misconception

The six articles of faith are only believed by Sunni Muslims.

Most Muslims (both Sunni and Shia) hold beliefs about tawhid, prophecy, holy books, angels, the Day of Judgement and God's power, but they may not ascribe to them as the 'six articles of faith'.


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6 Questions

Q1.
Who is considered the final prophet in Islam?
Abraham
Moses
Correct answer: Muhammad
Jesus
Q2.
What is the name of the holy book used in Islam?
the Torah
the Bible
Correct answer: the Qur'an
the Vedas
Q3.
Muslims worship at a ...
synagogue.
Correct answer: mosque.
church.
temple.
Q4.
The declaration of faith in Islam is known as the .
Correct Answer: Shahada, shahada, Shahadah
Q5.
Muslims believe in one God, known as .
Correct Answer: Allah, allah
Q6.
Muhammad was born in the city of .
Correct Answer: Mecca, mecca, Makkah, makkah

6 Questions

Q1.
What does the term 'tawhid' mean in Islam?
the belief in angels
Correct answer: the belief in one God
the belief in holy books
the belief in life after death
Q2.
Which article of faith is associated with the belief in life after death?
risalah
Correct answer: akhirah
tawhid
predestination
Q3.
Which of the following beliefs is not one of the six articles of faith?
angels
holy books
Correct answer: imamate
risalah
Q4.
Muslims believe in the concept of as God’s supreme will and control over all events.
Correct Answer: predestination, Predestination
Q5.
The belief that prophets such as Muhammad were sent by Allah to guide humanity, is called .
Correct Answer: risalah, Risalah
Q6.
Muslims believe that are beings of light created by Allah to deliver His messages.
Correct Answer: angels, Angels