Raising children with a solid understanding of Islamic belief (Aqeedah) is one of the greatest responsibilities we carry as parents. When kids know their religion from a young age, they grow up with clarity, confidence, and love for Allah ﷻ.
This guide is a simplified Q&A format tailored for children—perfect for daily review, homeschool, or weekend Islamic school.
🌟 Tip: These questions can also be used as bedtime reflections or car ride quizzes!
Who Is Your Lord?
Q: Who is your Lord?
A: My Lord is Allah—the One who created me and created everything in the universe.
Who Is Your Prophet?
Q: Who is your Prophet?
A: My Prophet is Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Abdul Muttalib ibn Hashim ibn Abd Manaf ﷺ, the last of all prophets.
What Is Your Religion?
Q: What is your religion?
A: My religion is Islam.
﴿ إِنَّ الدِّينَ عِندَ اللَّـهِ الْإِسْلَامُ ﴾
“Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.”
— Surah Aal-Imran (3:19)
What Is Your Book?
Q: What is your book?
A: Our book is the Noble Qur’an.
What Is the Qur’an?
A: The Qur’an is the speech of Allah, revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Jibreel (Gabriel). It is recited in worship and preserved by Allah.
What Is the Word of Tawheed?
Q: What is the word of Tawheed (Islamic monotheism)?
A: “La ilaha illa Allah” – There is no god worthy of worship except Allah.
What Does Tawheed Mean?
A: Tawheed means only Allah has the right to be worshipped.
What Are the Types of Tawheed?
- Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah (Oneness of Lordship)
- Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah (Oneness of Worship)
- Tawheed al-Asmaa’ wa Sifaat (Oneness of Names and Attributes)
What Should You Say When You Hear the Prophet’s Name?
A: I say: صلى الله عليه وسلم (Peace and blessings be upon him).
What Is Islam?
A: Islam means submitting to Allah with Tawheed, obeying Him, and avoiding shirk (associating partners with Him).
Why Did Allah Create Us?
﴿ وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ ﴾
“And I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me.”
— Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:56)
Where Do Muslims Get Their Beliefs From?
A: From the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah (sayings and actions of the Prophet ﷺ).
﴿ وَمَا يَنطِقُ عَنِ الْهَوَى * إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا وَحْيٌ يُوحَى ﴾
“Nor does he speak from [his own] desire. It is but a revelation revealed.”
— Surah An-Najm (53:3–4)
Pillars of Islam
How Many Pillars of Islam Are There?
A: There are five:
“Islam is built upon five: the testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, giving zakat, pilgrimage, and fasting Ramadan.”
— Narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 8
- Shahadah – Testimony of faith
- Salah – Performing prayer
- Zakah – Giving alms
- Sawm – Fasting during Ramadan
- Hajj – Pilgrimage (if able)
Levels of Religion
How Many Levels Are in the Religion?
A: Three:
- Islam – outward submission
- Iman (faith) – inner belief
- Ihsan (excellence) – worshiping Allah as if you see Him
What Is Iman (Faith)?
A: Iman means believing with the heart, speaking with the tongue, and acting with the limbs. It increases with good deeds and decreases with sins.
Reference: Ibn Qudamah, Lum’at al-I’tiqad, p. 26
What Are the Pillars of Iman?
There are six:
- Belief in Allah
- His angels
- His books
- His messengers
- The Last Day
- Divine decree (Qadar), both good and bad
What Is Ihsan?
“Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you cannot see Him, then know that He sees you.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 4777
Ihsan is the highest level of faith—practicing worship with deep sincerity and consciousness of Allah.
What Is the Pillar of Religion?
A: Salah (prayer) is the pillar of religion. It’s what holds our faith upright.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ – Key Facts
Where Was the Prophet ﷺ Born and Where Did He Die?
- Born in: Makkah
- Died in: Madinah
Who Are the Ten Promised Paradise?
- Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq
- Umar ibn al-Khattab
- Uthman ibn Affan
- Ali ibn Abi Talib
- Talhah ibn Ubaidullah
- Az-Zubair ibn al-Awwam
- Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas
- Sa’eed ibn Zayd
- Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf
- Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah
Reference: Ibn Qudamah, Lum’at al-I’tiqad, p. 37
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