Explanation

• Sanad refers to the chain of narrators in Hadith who transmit the saying or action of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• It shows how the Hadith has been passed from one narrator to another.
• A Hadith consists of Sanad (chain) and Matn (text).
• Sanad helps in checking the authenticity of Hadith.
• Hadith sciences are known as Ilm-ul-Hadith.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

1. First Pillar: Shahadatain (شہادتیں) – declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger”
2. Second Pillar: Namaz (نماز) – five daily prayers
3. Third Pillar: Zakat (زکوٰۃ) – obligatory charity, 2.5% of wealth above Nisab
4. Fourth Pillar: Fasting (Sawm / روزہ) – during Ramadan, abstaining from food, drink, and bad deeds
5. Fifth Pillar: Hajj (حج) – pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in a lifetime if able

Last verified on 22-03-2026

Explanation

• Islam is a complete code of life based on divine guidance.
• Its primary sources are the Holy Quran and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• These sources guide Muslims in faith, worship, and daily life matters.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

Explanation

• Quran is the primary source of guidance in Islam.
• Sunnah explains and demonstrates Quranic teachings.
• Both are interconnected and complementary.
• Sunnah provides practical application of Quranic commands.
• Islamic law and practice depend on both sources.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

• Sunnah explains and implements the teachings of the Quran in daily life.
• Ignoring Sunnah leads to misunderstanding how Islamic teachings are applied.
• It affects the practical framework of religion, not just theory.
• Faith becomes incomplete in practice and guidance.
• The strongest impact is distortion of how religion is actually applied.

Last verified on 08-05-2026