The five pillars of Islam
- Shahada – the testimony of faith
- Salah – the five daily obligatory prayers
- Zakah – the obligatory due for eligible recipients
- Sawm – fasting in Ramadan
- Hajj – pilgrimage to the Kaʿbah for those who are able
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The testimony of faith, mercy, and the rights of people—presented briefly with direct Qur’anEnc and HadeethEnc references. This site does not create its own religious interpretation.
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The testimony of faith
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ، صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Ashhadu an lā ilāha illā Allāh, wa ashhadu anna Muḥammadan ʿabduhū wa rasūluh. Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.
I testify that none has the right to be worshiped except Allah, and I testify that Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is His servant and Messenger.
Islam · Iman · Ihsan
The foundations at a glance
The authentic Hadith of Jibril brings together the five pillars of Islam, the six pillars of faith, and Ihsan.
The six pillars of faith
- Belief in Allah
- Belief in His angels
- Belief in His revealed Books
- Belief in His messengers
- Belief in the Last Day
- Belief in divine decree (Qadar)
Shahada – becoming Muslim
The first foundation of Islam is the testimony of faith, spoken consciously, sincerely, and from personal conviction.
- Understand the meaning of the testimony.
- Say it sincerely with the intention of accepting Islam.
- Then learn the other foundations step by step: prayer, Zakah, fasting, and pilgrimage.
The beauty of Islam
The linked verses place justice, kindness, hope, and remembrance of Allah at the center.
- Justice and kindness are commanded together.
- No one should despair of Allah’s mercy.
- Hearts find reassurance in the remembrance of Allah.
The dignity and importance of women
The Qur’an and authentic hadith address women and men together in faith, worship, patience, and reward, and require good treatment of women.
- Women and men are addressed together regarding faith and good deeds.
- Spouses are to be treated with kindness.
- Good character is especially visible in conduct toward women and family.
Respect and kindness toward parents
The Qur’an joins worship of Allah with good conduct toward parents and gives special attention to a mother’s hardship.
- Speak respectfully and avoid hurtful words.
- Show gratitude, patience, and practical care.
- Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) named the mother three times before the father as most entitled to good companionship.
The rights of other people (Kul Hakkı)
Kul Hakkı refers to claims other people have upon us. Worship does not simply erase injustice toward people; rights must be taken seriously and harm repaired where possible.
- Return borrowed property and pay debts or wages on time.
- Do not insult, slander, bully, or share private material without permission.
- Compensate for damage, apologize, and restore the affected person’s right.
Hope · mercy · peace · kindness
Qur’an passages that bring hope and closeness
The Arabic Qur’an text and the identified meaning translation load directly from QuranEnc. Without adding a self-authored interpretation, this selection highlights Allah’s mercy, hope, peace of heart, justice, and kindness.
Never lose hope in Allah’s mercy
Qur’an 39:53
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No soul is burdened beyond its capacity
Qur’an 2:286
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Peace for the heart
Qur’an 13:28
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Justice and kindness
Qur’an 16:90
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