The five pillars of Islam for kids, with pictures
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Islam is built on five: bearing witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, giving zakat, Hajj, and fasting Ramadan.” Five pillars with pictures and simple words, then an ordering game.

1The testimony of faith
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

2Prayer
I pray five prayers every day.

3Zakat
Those who have wealth give part of it to the poor.

4Fasting in Ramadan
We fast in Ramadan from dawn to sunset.

5Hajj
Hajj to the House of Allah in Makkah, for whoever is able.
The hadith is in al-Bukhari (8) and Muslim (16).
Put the pillars in order in Qurrah
In “Duas”, then “Pillars of Islam”, your child hears each pillar, puts them in order in a game, and earns a medal.
Open the pillars in QurrahFrequently asked questions
- What are the five pillars of Islam?
- The shahada, prayer, zakat, fasting Ramadan, and Hajj for whoever is able.
- What is the difference between the pillars of Islam and of iman?
- The pillars of Islam are five acts the religion stands on; the pillars of iman are six beliefs: in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day and qadar.
- How do I teach my child the pillars?
- By example first, as they see their parents pray, fast and give; then with pictures, stories and simple games.
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Names of Allah · Wudu for kids · Juz Amma for kids · Coloring pages · Duas for kids · Quran stories · Tajweed for kids · The surahs