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Six Articles of Faith MCQs with Answers — Arkan al-Iman, Tawheed, Angels, Holy Books
57 solved Six Articles of Faith (Arkan al-Iman) MCQs — Tawheed, Angels (Malaika), Holy Books (Kutub), Prophets (Anbiya), Day of Judgement and Predestination (Taqdeer). Free quiz + PDF for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS, PMS.
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
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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)
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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