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The testimony of faith, repentance, intention and the five pillars in a clear starting pathway.
What this course is designed to establish
- Explain the testimony of faith as belief and commitment.
- Understand repentance without despair.
- Name the five pillars and avoid confusing the overview with detailed legal instruction.
Three-part pathway
- The Testimony of Faith
What the testimony affirms, denies and requires from a new Muslim. - Repentance, Hope and Sincerity
Returning to the Creator without despair and beginning with sincere intention. - The Five Pillars: An Overview
A sourced map of testimony, prayer, zakah, fasting and pilgrimage.
Primary source map
Qur’an: Qur'an 3:18; 47:19; 39:53; 98:5; 2:43; 2:183; 3:97. Translation: Saheeh International via Quran.com.
Hadith: Sahih Muslim 8a; Sahih al-Bukhari 1.
How to study
Read each source in its surrounding passage. Complete the lesson knowledge check only after reading the lesson, then use the practical resource to record questions for a qualified teacher or reviewer. Passing a quiz demonstrates recall of this pilot material; it is not a religious qualification.