There are six Pillars of faith which are considered to be the fundamental Islamic belief namely belief in Allah, angels, revealed Books, belief in the Prophets, Judgment day and Qada wal-Qada which is often describe as belief in fate that has been set by Allah for us.

The Muslims are required to believe on these six fundamental Islamic beliefs to be called Muslim in Islamic society and in the sight to Allah SWT, otherwise, that particular person will not be accepted as Muslim or be called Muslim. A brief description of these six Islamic Pillars of faith is given below.
 

Believing in Allah (God)

Islam believes that there is Allah, the creator of everything and there is nothing like onto him. He is unique who should be worshipped and obeyed.
 

Believing in Angels (Mala-eka)

Islam believes that there are angels, which are unseen creatures of Allah SWT and controlling the affairs of universe. Allah takes different works from them such as sending the revelation, taking the life or controlling the universe. They have different names according to their works and nature described in Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet (Teachings of Prophet).
 

Believing in the Prophets

Islam believes that human needs guidance from Allah SWT. That’s why Allah sends revelations of His chosen people from mankind through His angels to give them responsibility to invite people towards truth and guidance. These people are called Messenger and Prophet. And Prophet Muhammad SAWW is His final Messenger. And there are many other name also mentioned in Quran and could be found many in the speech of Prophet Muhammad SAWW.
 

Believing inthe Books of Allah

Islam believes that from the chosen people of Allah i.e. Prophets, Allah sends books on them to guide people. There are some names proven from Quran i.e. Tourah, Enjeel, Zaboor and the final book Quran. Quran is the final book of Allah SWT which nullifies all what revealed before it, and is considered to be the final source of guidance which was revealed of Prophet Muhammad SAWW in 6^th century AC.
 

Believing in Destiny and Divine Decree or fate (Qada wal-Qada)

Islam believes that everything is in control of Allah SWT, so nothing could be happened without His permission in this world or out of this world. So fate is in His control, happiness and sorrows are from Him in our lives so we are required to be patient on difficulties and thankful on happiness because everything in our life is from Him.

These are the six basic Islamic believes on which every Muslim is required to believe to be called Muslim.

Last Updated: 21/7/2015