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Arabic song · children's educational song

أركان الإسلام lyrics

English: The Pillars of Islam

On this page: Meaning · Lyrics with English translation · Lines explained · Words to learn

What “أركان الإسلام” is about

A children's song teaches the Five Pillars of Islam in a simple, memorable way. It encourages children to learn and remember these pillars, emphasizing their importance for living a life of peace and joy. The song lists each pillar and briefly explains its significance.

أركان الإسلام lyrics with English translation

Each line in the original, in Roman letters and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.

[Verse 1]

أركان الإسلام يا أطفال

Arkān al-Islām yā aṭfāl

The Pillars of Islam, oh children,

خمسة، سهلة وكلها أفضال

Khamsah, sahla wa kulluhā afḍāl

Five, easy, and all are blessings.

قولوا معي، هيا تعالوا

Say with me, come on, let's go!

نتعلمها وما ننساها أبدًا

Let's learn them and never forget them.

[Chorus]

شهادة، صلاة، وزكاة

Shahādah, ṣalāh, wa zakāh

Shahada, prayer, and zakat,

صوم و حج يا أحباب

Ṣawm wa ḥajj yā aḥbāb

Fasting and Hajj, my dears.

أركان الإسلام يا أطفال

Arkān al-Islām yā aṭfāl

The Pillars of Islam, oh children,

نعيش فيها بأمان وفرحة

We live in them with safety and joy.

[Verse 2]

أول ركن، شهادة نطقها

Awwal rukn, shahādah nuṭquhā

The first pillar, declaring the Shahada:

لا إله إلا الله، محمد رسول الله

Lā ilāha illā Allāh, Muḥammad rasūl Allāh

There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

بالقلب نصدقها، باللسان نقولها

Bil-qalb nuṣaddiqhā, bil-lisān naqūlhā

With the heart we believe it, with the tongue we say it.

حلوة مثل العسل، ما أحلاها!

Sweet like honey, how beautiful it is!

[Chorus]

شهادة، صلاة، وزكاة

Shahādah, ṣalāh, wa zakāh

Shahada, prayer, and zakat,

صوم و حج يا أحباب

Ṣawm wa ḥajj yā aḥbāb

Fasting and Hajj, my dears.

أركان الإسلام يا أطفال

Arkān al-Islām yā aṭfāl

The Pillars of Islam, oh children,

نعيش فيها بأمان وفرحة

We live in them with safety and joy.

[Bridge]

الصلاة خمس مرات باليوم

Aṣ-ṣalāh khams marrāt bil-yawm

Prayer five times a day,

والزكاة للفقير، تعطيه وما تحروم

And zakat for the poor, you give and do not deprive.

الصوم في رمضان، والحج للكعبة

Fasting in Ramadan, and Hajj to the Kaaba.

كلها خير وبركة، نحمد الله عليها

All of it is goodness and blessing, we praise Allah for it.

[Chorus]

شهادة، صلاة، وزكاة

Shahādah, ṣalāh, wa zakāh

Shahada, prayer, and zakat,

صوم و حج يا أحباب

Ṣawm wa ḥajj yā aḥbāb

Fasting and Hajj, my dears.

أركان الإسلام يا أطفال

Arkān al-Islām yā aṭfāl

The Pillars of Islam, oh children,

نعيش فيها بأمان وفرحة

We live in them with safety and joy.

Lines explained

“لا إله إلا الله، محمد رسول الله”

Lā ilāha illā Allāh, Muḥammad rasūl Allāh

There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

This line is the Shahada, the declaration of faith in Islam, which is the first and most fundamental pillar. It states the core belief in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad.

“كلها خير وبركة، نحمد الله عليها”

All of it is goodness and blessing, we praise Allah for it.

This line summarizes the positive impact of practicing the pillars, emphasizing that they bring goodness and blessings, and expresses gratitude to God for them.

Arabic words from this song

Learning Arabic? These words come straight from the lyrics.

أركانarkān
pillars
شهادةshahādah
testimony of faith
صلاةṣalāh
prayer
زكاةzakāh
charity/almsgiving
صومṣawm
fasting

About this recording

“أركان الإسلام” is an Arabic song with a cheerful, playful and joyful feel, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.

You can hear oud, marimba, choir, claps and bells.

The lyrics run to 24 sung lines, written as 2 verses, a chorus and a bridge. SongUp AI wrote them in Arabic from a short idea, then sang the chorus. What you hear is the free 30-second preview, made on ; it is one of 865 Arabic previews on SongUp AI.

The idea it was sung from

A joyful Arabic children's nursery rhyme about the Five Pillars of Islam. Clear, accurate Arabic pronunciation, cheerful children's choir with a warm female lead, catchy repetitive chorus, playful 3D cartoon soundtrack, upbeat rhythm, gentle oud, marimba, handclaps and bells. Educational, fun, easy for children aged 4–10 to sing along with. Around 60 seconds.

Questions about “أركان الإسلام”

What does “أركان الإسلام” mean in English?

“أركان الإسلام” means “The Pillars of Islam” in English.

What is “أركان الإسلام” about?

A children's song teaches the Five Pillars of Islam in a simple, memorable way. It encourages children to learn and remember these pillars, emphasizing their importance for living a life of peace and joy. The song lists each pillar and briefly explains its significance.

Is there an English translation of the “أركان الإسلام” lyrics?

Yes. Every line of “أركان الإسلام” is translated into English on this page, and each Arabic line is also written in Roman letters so you can sing along. The translation was written by AI to help you follow the song, so a few lines may lose some nuance.

Who wrote the lyrics of “أركان الإسلام”?

SongUp AI wrote these Arabic lyrics from a short idea, then sang them. You can edit AI lyrics line by line, or paste your own, before a song is made.

Why is “أركان الإسلام” only 30 seconds long?

It is the free 30-second preview SongUp AI sings from a song's chorus, so anyone can hear their own lyrics first. A full song is about three minutes, $2.99 as a single song or with a paid plan.

How do I make a song like “أركان الإسلام”?

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