What are the Six Articles of Faith in Islam?

The Six Articles of Faith (Arkan al-Iman) are: (1) Belief in Allah (Tawheed), (2) Belief in Angels (Malaika), (3) Belief in Holy Books (Kutub), (4) Belief in Prophets (Anbiya), (5) Belief in the Day of Judgement (Qiyamah), (6) Belief in Divine Decree (Taqdeer/Qadar).

What is the Arabic name for the Six Articles of Faith?

The Arabic name for the Six Articles of Faith is Arkan al-Iman (also called Iman-e-Mufassal in South Asian Islamic education).

How many angels are mentioned by name in the Quran?

Four angels are mentioned by name in the Holy Quran: Jibrael (AS), Mika'eel (AS), Harut and Marut.

How many Holy Books are mentioned in the Quran?

Four major Holy Books are mentioned in the Quran: Tawrat (revealed to Musa AS), Zabur (to Dawud AS), Injeel (to Isa AS) and the Quran (to Muhammad PBUH). In addition, Suhuf (scrolls) were revealed to Ibrahim AS and Adam AS.

What is Taqdeer in Islam?

Taqdeer (Qadar) is the belief in Divine Decree — that Allah has knowledge of and control over all events in the universe, and that everything happens according to His will and wisdom. It is the sixth and final Article of Faith.

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Six Articles of Faith — Complete Reference for Competitive Exams

The Six Articles of Faith (Arkan al-Iman) are the core beliefs every Muslim must hold. Also known as Iman-e-Mufassal in South Asian Islamic education, these six pillars of belief distinguish Islamic theology from other faiths. In PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS, and PMS One Paper Islamiat exams, questions on Arkan al-Iman are among the most predictable — expect 3–6 MCQs per paper.

The Six Articles at a Glance

#	Article	Arabic Term	Key Belief
1st	Belief in Allah	Tawheed	Absolute oneness of Allah; no partners or equals
2nd	Belief in Angels	Malaika	Angels are created from Noor (light); sinless and obedient
3rd	Belief in Holy Books	Kutub	4 major books revealed; Quran is final and preserved
4th	Belief in Prophets	Anbiya / Rusul	124,000 prophets total; Muhammad (PBUH) is the last
5th	Belief in Day of Judgement	Qiyamah / Akhirah	All deeds accounted; heaven and hell are real
6th	Belief in Predestination	Taqdeer / Qadar	Everything happens according to Allah’s will and knowledge

Angels (Malaika) — Key Facts for Exams

Created from: Noor (light) | Named in Quran: 4 (Jibrael, Mika’eel, Harut, Marut) | Chief Angel: Jibrael (AS)

Duties: Jibrael — Wahi (revelation) | Mika’eel — rain & sustenance | Israfeel — blow Soor (trumpet) | Izraeel — take souls

Recording angels: Kiraman Katibin | Good deeds: Raqeeb | Bad deeds: Atid | Angels of grave: Munkar & Nakeer

Holy Books (Kutub) — Revealed to Which Prophets

Book	Arabic Name	Revealed To	Language
Torah	Tawrat	Hazrat Musa (AS)	Hebrew
Psalms	Zabur	Hazrat Dawud (AS)	Hebrew
Gospel	Injeel	Hazrat Isa (AS)	Syriac (Aramaic)
Quran	Al-Quran	Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)	Arabic
Scrolls	Suhuf	Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) & Adam (AS)	—

Six Articles of Faith — Frequently Asked Questions

The Six Articles of Faith (Arkan al-Iman) are: (1) Belief in Allah — His absolute oneness, (2) Belief in Angels (Malaika) — created from light, (3) Belief in Holy Books (Kutub) — Tawrat, Zabur, Injeel and Quran, (4) Belief in Prophets (Anbiya) — 124,000 prophets, (5) Belief in the Day of Judgement (Qiyamah), (6) Belief in Predestination (Taqdeer).

The Arabic name is Arkan al-Iman. In South Asian Islamic education, they are also referred to as Iman-e-Mufassal (detailed faith). These six beliefs form the doctrinal foundation of Islamic theology.

Angels (Malaika) were created from Noor (light). Humans were created from clay (Adam AS), and Jinn were created from smokeless fire. Angels are sinless, genderless, and absolutely obedient to Allah.

Four major Holy Books are mentioned: Tawrat (to Musa AS), Zabur (to Dawud AS), Injeel (to Isa AS), and Quran (to Muhammad PBUH). Additionally, Suhuf (scrolls) were revealed to Ibrahim AS and Adam AS. The Quran is the final, preserved revelation.

Taqdeer (Qadar) is the sixth Article of Faith — the belief in Divine Decree. It means Allah has complete knowledge and control over all events. Everything happens according to His will and wisdom. The word Qadar means measure or decree in Arabic.

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