Islam basics
Short topics you can read in five minutes at bedtime. No jargon, no long paragraphs — just the essentials with words kids understand.
Ages 5-7
The five things that hold up a Muslim's life, like five pillars holding up a roof.
Saying and believing: there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad ﷺ is His messenger.
Praying five times every day.
Giving a small part of your money to people who need it.
Fasting in the month of Ramadan.
Visiting the Kabah in Makkah once in your life if you are able.
Ages 8-11
The six things a Muslim believes in their heart.
One God, with no partner and nothing like Him.
Created from light, always obeying Allah.
Allah sent guidance, and the Quran is the final book.
From Adam to Muhammad ﷺ, the last of them.
Everyone will be raised and answer for what they did.
Allah knows and decides everything, and He is always wise.
Ages 5-7
Small habits that make a big Muslim.
Say it before you eat, drink, read or start anything.
Greet people first — Assalamu alaykum.
Eat and give with your right hand.
Say thank you to Allah when something good happens.
Be gentle with parents, siblings and animals.
Ages 8-11
The month of fasting and the celebration that follows.
To build patience, feel for the hungry, and grow closer to Allah.
The meal before Fajr, and opening the fast at Maghrib.
Extra night prayers where the Quran is recited over the month.
The best night of the year, in the last ten nights.
New clothes, Eid prayer, giving Zakat al-Fitr and visiting family.
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