Islamic Topic

Islamic Beliefs

Explore the Six Articles of Faith in Islam: belief in Allah ﷻ, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and Al-Qadr (divine decree). These articles unpack each pillar of Islamic belief and what it means for a Muslim’s worldview and daily life.

Split geometric Islamic pattern, representing the theological differences between Sunni and Shia Islam

What Is the Difference Between Sunni and Shia Islam?

What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Islam? Explore the key theological distinctions that developed after the earliest political split.
Two paths diverging, representing the historical split between Sunni and Shia Islam

Why Are There Two Sects of Muslims?

Why are there two sects of Muslims? Explore the historical political dispute behind the Sunni-Shia split, and the Qur’anic call to unity.
Dark stormy sky over a barren landscape, representing the question of why God created Hellfire

Why Did God Create Hell, Knowing That Some People Will Be Condemned?

Why would a merciful God create Hellfire, knowing some people will be condemned? Explore divine mercy, justice, and free will in Islamic teaching.
Dark gate representing Jahannam (Hellfire) in Islam, illustrating the question of whether Hell can be justified

What Is the Concept of Hell? Can Hell Be Justified?

What is Hellfire in Islam, who is it for, and can its existence be justified? Explore the concept of Jahannam through the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Illustration of a DNA helix beside an open book, representing Islam and the question of evolution

Does Islam Believe in Evolution?

Does Islam accept evolution? Learn where Islamic teaching aligns with evolutionary science, and why Muslims reject the idea of human evolution.
Illustration of a figure at a fork in the road with a scale of justice, representing free will and accountability in Islam

If God Preordained Everything, Why Should I Be Held Accountable?

How can free will and accountability coexist with predestination? Explore Al-Qadr, its four components, and how Islam resolves this apparent paradox.
Illustration of a flower growing beside a path through an Islamic archway, representing hope amid suffering

If God Exists, Why Does He Allow Evil, Pain, Suffering, and Sickness?

Explore the Islamic response to the problem of evil — why a Most-Merciful God allows pain and suffering, and how free will and justice fit together.