The Concept of Tawhid and the Six Articles of Faith
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Lesson overview
The oneness of Allah and the core beliefs every Muslim affirms.
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Pacing
Objective speed on Paper 1 + structured step-by-step method marks on Paper 2 Theory/Practical.
How WAEC marks this
Examiners award method marks (M1) for stating the formula/definition and accuracy marks (A1) ONLY when SI units are written.
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Writing bare numbers without working or omitting SI units loses up to 50% of Paper 2 marks even when the final value is right.
Lesson content
Overview — The Concept of Tawhid and the Six Articles of Faith
The oneness of Allah and the core beliefs every Muslim affirms. This lesson is at the beginner level — by the end, you'll be able to recognise this question type, apply a reliable method, and avoid the traps that cost marks.
Key Concept
Tawhid, the absolute oneness and uniqueness of Allah, is the central concept of Islamic belief, from which the Six Articles of Faith follow: belief in Allah, His angels, His revealed books, His messengers, the Day of Judgement, and Al-Qadar (divine decree/predestination).
Why It's Tested This Way
WAEC/JAMB test Tawhid and the Six Articles of Faith first because they form the doctrinal foundation on which every other topic in the IRS syllabus — worship, law, and ethics — rests, and IRS teaches correct understanding of Tawhid as the basis of correct practice.
Method
When answering, be ready to list all six articles of faith in order, and to explain Tawhid specifically as rejecting any partner or equal to Allah in worship, authority, or attributes, distinguishing it from a general belief in one god.
Worked Example
Worked example: Belief in Allah's angels, the second article of faith, includes belief in specific named angels and their roles, such as Jibril (Gabriel), who IRS teaches was responsible for conveying divine revelation to the prophets, including Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Second Worked Example
Second worked example: Belief in Al-Qadar, divine decree, is taught as belief that Allah has full knowledge and control over all that happens, while this is taught alongside human accountability for one's own choices and actions — not as removing personal responsibility.
Common Traps
Common trap: listing fewer than all six articles of faith, or confusing an article of faith (a belief) with a pillar of Islam (a practice) — keep the six beliefs and the five practices in two clearly separate lists.
Lesson Summary
Remember: (1) identify what is being asked, (2) apply the WAEC strategy, (3) check against the traps. Complete the 10-question quiz below to unlock the next lesson — you need at least 60% to pass.
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