The Five Pillars of Islam for Kids: A Free Printable Poster
A colourful poster of the five pillars of Islam, with what each one means and the hadith that names them.
Updated 25 October 2026
1 pagePoster
A4 & US Letterprint at home
Ages 6+best for
5 minutestime it takesThe Prophet ﷺ taught that Islam is built on five pillars. Like the pillars of a building, each one holds the faith up, and together they shape a Muslim's day, year and life.
This poster shows the five pillars as five columns under one roof, each with its Arabic name, its English name and a short explanation children can understand.
It is a good first poster for the wall, and a useful reference when children begin learning about Salah, fasting and Hajj in more detail.
How to use it well
- 1Shahadah, faith
Believing and saying that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger.
- 2Salah, prayer
Praying five times a day: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha.
- 3Zakah, charity
Giving a set share of savings each year to people in need.
- 4Sawm, fasting
Fasting in the month of Ramadan, from dawn until sunset.
- 5Hajj, pilgrimage
Travelling to Makkah for Hajj once in a lifetime, for everyone who is able.
How to use it
Print the poster on A4 or US Letter paper and put it on a bedroom or classroom wall.
Talk about one pillar a day for a week, and ask your child to point to each one and say what it means.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Shahadah (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakah (charity), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan) and Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah).
Where do the five pillars come from?
The Prophet ﷺ named them in the hadith "Islam is built upon five", reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Is Hajj required for everyone?
Hajj is required once in a lifetime for every Muslim who is able to go, physically and financially.
Is the five pillars poster free?
Yes. It is free to download, needs no sign-up, and comes in A4 and US Letter sizes.
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