Islam for kids: the beautiful basics
Teach your child the foundations of Islam gently — who Allah is, the five pillars, good manners, and everyday du'a — each rooted in Quran and hadith.
4-1012 lessonsFirst 4 lessons free
Who is Allah and what we believe
Who is Allah?Learn that Allah is One, the Creator of everything, with nothing like Him.FreeThe six articles of faith (Iman)Learn what Muslims believe: Allah, His angels, books, messengers, the Last Day, and destiny.FreeOur Prophet Muhammad ﷺLearn that Muhammad ﷺ is the final Prophet, sent as a mercy, and how we love him.Free
The five pillars of Islam
The Shahada: our testimonyLearn the first pillar — testifying there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger.FreeSalah: our prayerLearn the second pillar — the five daily prayers that connect us to Allah.LockedZakat: our givingLearn the third pillar — sharing a portion of our wealth with those in need.LockedSawm: fasting RamadanLearn the fourth pillar — fasting the month of Ramadan.LockedHajj: the pilgrimageLearn the fifth pillar — the pilgrimage to the Ka'bah in Makkah.Locked
Good manners (Akhlaq) and du'a
Kindness and good characterLearn that the best believers have the best manners, and to be kind to everyone.LockedSaying Bismillah and everyday du'aLearn to begin things with Bismillah and say simple du'as for eating, sleeping, and waking.LockedRespecting parentsLearn that Allah tells us to be kind and gentle to our parents.LockedCleanliness and gratitudeLearn that cleanliness is loved in Islam and to thank Allah for His blessings.Locked
Sources & credibility
- QuranQuran — Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1-4; Surah Al-Fatihah 1:1-7Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1-4; Surah Al-Fatihah 1:1-7
- HadithHadith — Hadith of Jibril, Sahih Muslim 8Hadith of Jibril, Sahih Muslim 8
- QuranQuran — Surah Al-Anbiya 21:107 (mercy to the worlds); Surah Ad-Duha 93Surah Al-Anbiya 21:107 (mercy to the worlds); Surah Ad-Duha 93
- HadithHadith — "Islam is built on five", Sahih al-Bukhari 8; Sahih Muslim 16"Islam is built on five", Sahih al-Bukhari 8; Sahih Muslim 16
- QuranQuran — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183 (fasting is prescribed for you)Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183 (fasting is prescribed for you)
- HadithHadith — "The most complete of believers in faith are the best in character", Sunan Abi Dawud 4682 (Sahih)"The most complete of believers in faith are the best in character", Sunan Abi Dawud 4682 (Sahih)
- QuranQuran — Bismillah — Surah An-Naml 27:30; Surah Al-Fatihah 1:1Bismillah — Surah An-Naml 27:30; Surah Al-Fatihah 1:1
- QuranQuran — Surah Al-Isra 17:23-24 (be good to parents)Surah Al-Isra 17:23-24 (be good to parents)
- QuranQuran — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:222 (Allah loves those who purify themselves); Surah Ibrahim 14:7 (gratitude)Surah Al-Baqarah 2:222 (Allah loves those who purify themselves); Surah Ibrahim 14:7 (gratitude)
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