DEEN ORBIT / ARTICLES OF FAITH
Six anchors.
A grounded heart.
Explore the core beliefs of Islam and the perspective they bring to hope, responsibility, and everyday life.
Six anchors of belief.
Iman means faith or belief. In the hadith of Jibril, the Prophet describes six foundational beliefs. They belong together: belief in the Creator, His guidance, the unseen, accountability, and His decree.
01 / Allah
The Creator is One.
Belief in Allah is the foundation: He alone deserves worship, and nothing is His equal. His knowledge and power are not limited as ours are. Learning His names and attributes should deepen worship, humility, and hope.
02 / His angels
A reality beyond what we see.
Angels are created servants of Allah who carry out His commands. They are not divine and are not objects of worship. Belief in them reminds us that the visible world is not the whole of reality.
03 / His books
Guidance is a gift.
Muslims believe in the scriptures Allah revealed to His messengers in their original revelation. The Qur’an is the final revelation, given to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Reading its translation opens a door to understanding; explanation and context help that understanding grow.
04 / His messengers
A shared call to worship Allah.
Allah sent messengers to guide humanity. Muslims honor them, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, peace be upon them. Muhammad is the final prophet. Muslims love and follow him as Allah’s messenger; they do not worship him.
05 / The Last Day
Our choices carry meaning.
Muslims believe in resurrection, judgment, and the life to come. This life is not the end of the story. Accountability gives weight to our choices, including the private ones; hope in Allah’s mercy belongs alongside that responsibility.
06 / Divine decree
Trust, effort, and responsibility.
Al-Qadar is belief in Allah’s decree, its good and its bad. Nothing lies outside His knowledge. This belief does not excuse cruelty, erase responsibility, or tell us to stop trying. We make choices, seek help, and act responsibly while trusting Allah with what we cannot control.
Let understanding grow.
The articles of faith introduce deep subjects. It is normal to need more than a summary. Read, reflect, and bring questions to someone qualified to teach. Be cautious of explanations that reduce complex beliefs to slogans or make claims about the unseen without evidence.
An introduction, not an exhaustive guide or a personal religious ruling. Explanations are summaries, not direct translations unless identified. Established scholarly traditions differ on some details; a qualified teacher can help you learn consistently and apply guidance to your circumstances.