6 Pillars of Iman
What are angels created from?
light
what were places of birth, migration, and revelation?
Birth: Makkah
Migration: Madinah
Revelation: Cave of Hira
Explain the 1st pillar of Islam?
Shahada - Testimony of Faith
= "I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."
Who was Prophet Ibrahim (a.s) father and what did he do for a living?
what were the names of Prophet Ibrahim (a.s)'s wifes and sons
His father was Azar, and built idols
The Islamic Calendar Begins from what event?
Islamic calendar begins at the hijra (the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)’s pilgrimage from Makkah to Madinah.
What are the 6 pillars of Iman/Belief?
1. Allah 2. Angels 3. Holy Books 4. Prophets 5. Day of Judgment 6. Qadr of Allah
who was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? why is she important
Khadijah (r.a)
1st woman to accept Islam. Comforted and supported him during the early revelation period. Died during the boycott
Explain the 2nd pillar of Islam?
Salah - Prayer
5 fard prayers
it is a direct, daily connection between the believer and God
Must make wudu and intention before prayer
You should make dua and dhikr after prayer
*what did he do when his people left the city for a holiday? how did they respond? what happened?
*bonus 100 pts- what is the dua he said?
One day, when his people went to the outskirts of the city for a holiday, he was the only one in the city. That day in order to stop the people from disobeying Allah, he went to the temple and destroyed all the idols, except for the biggest one, and hung an axe around it.
When the people came and questioned him, he blamed it on the biggest idol, to make the people understand their ignorance. Instead the people were very angry at Ibrahim (a.s) and decided to build a huge fire. The fire was so enormous, that even the bird would suffocate from the fumes of the fire. They built a catapult to throw Ibrahim (a.s). But Ibrahim (a.s) has full trust in Allah (swt). He made dua to Allah:
Arabic: Hasbi Allahu wa naimal wakeel
English: Allah is sufficient for me and He is the best disposer of Affairs
what are the months of the islamic calendar in order?
12 months:
Muharram
Safar
Rabi’ul Awwal
Rabi’ul Akhir
Jumadal Ula
Jumadal Akhir
Rajab
Sha’ban
Rammadan
Shawwal
Dhul Qa’dah
Dhul Hijjah
**What is are the 3 questions (& answers) that we will be asked in our grave?
*Bonus 100 pts- what should we say in morning & night so that we will be able to answer the questions
*Bonus 100 pts: what surah should we recite before we sleep for protection from the punishment of the grave?
Answer: Who is your Lord? What is your religion? Who is your prophet?
What happened during the battle of Badr?
313 muslims vs 1000 Quraish
Allah swt sent thousands of Angels to help the muslims.
Muslims won
Explain the 3rd pillar of Islam?
Zakat - Charity
all eligible Muslims must donate a specific portion of their wealth each year to those in need.
Its primary purpose is to purify wealth, support the vulnerable, and foster economic balance within society
Who did Ibrahim leave in the desert of Makkah? what happened?
Allah swt commanded Ibrahim (a.s) to take Hajar and Ismail to a barren desert (Makkah). When Ibrahim (a.s) was leaving them there, Hajar did not complain, because she trusted Allah.
Baby Ismail (a.s) was thirsty and needed water and was crying. In search of water Hajar ran between mountains Safa and Marwa 7 times while she made dua to Allah to provide for her son. She made an effort and had complete trust in Allah. After this Allah (swt) commanded Angel Jibril to strike the ground and the blessed water zam-zam flowed out. Later Allah willed for more travelers to come to Makkah and it developed into a prosperous city.
*Why does the Islamic calendar not follow the Gregorian calendar?
*Bonus 100pts- what is the date of Eid ul Fitr in the Islamic Calendar?
Because is a lunar calendar, so it based on the phases of the moon.
bonus= 1st shawl
What are the 4 main angels and their responsibilities?
(give 2 for 1/2 credit)
Angel Jibril (a.s)
The greatest angel
Carries messages from Allah to the prophets
Angel Mika’il (a.s)
Takes care of the rain and the weather, by the permission and will of Allah.
Angel Israfil (a.s)
By the permission of Allah, Will blow the horn first to end the world, then will blow horn again to begin the Day of Judgment
Malakul Mawt (a.s) (Angel of Death)
By the permission of Allah, is responsible for death. Takes soul out of human during death.
What happened during Battle of Uhud?
Muslims initially thought they won, but when the archers from the hill came down (even though they were told to stay on guard), the Quraish came around and attacked again, while the muslims were off guard. This caused the Muslims to lose.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s uncle Hamza (r.a) was martyred, he is the leader of the shuhada, and the lion of Allah.
Explain the 4th pillar of Islam?
Sawm - Fasting
Muslims must fast the month of Ramadan
Which son was Ibrahim (a.s) commanded to sacrifice? what happened?
When Ismail (a.s) grew older Ibrahim (a.s) came to visit him. During this time Ibrahim (a.s) had a dream, through which Allah (swt) commanded him to sacrifice his son, Ismail (a.s). Ibrahim (a.s) knew this was a test from Allah and he loved Allah more than anything in the dunya, so he was ready to sacrifice Ismail (a.s). When he talked to Ismail (a.s) about the matter, Ismail (a.s) was obedient and told his father to obey the command of Allah. After preparing for the sacrifice, when Ibrahim (a.s) was about to sacrifice his son, Allah sent Angel Jibril to move Ismail (a.s) and place a ram underneath his knife. Ibrahim (a.s) and Ismail (a.s) passed the test and were rewarded for their obedience and trust in Allah (swt). Every year we celebrate Eid ul Adha to remember this great event and understand that we should sacrifice our desires in this life for a greater reward in the afterlife.
what is a virtue of doing excellent wudu
sins committed by eyes/ears/ hands/ feet/mouth are washed away by doing wudu
Believers who do wudu properly will have noor (will shine) on Day of Judgment.
*What is a major sign of the last day?
*Bonus 100pts- what is the surah we should recite on Fridays for protection against one of the fitnas of the last day?
Dajjal (The great liar)
The hardest test for mankind.
He will claim to be God, and he will punish anyone who rejects him. He will only have one eye.
Only believers will be able to recognize the word kafir (disbeliever) on his forehead.
Prophet Isa (a.s) will descend from the heavens down to earth and defeat Dajjal, and for some time, muslims will rule with justice all over the world
What happened during the Battle of Khandaq (trench)?
The Quraish gathered a large army and were on the way to kill the muslims. Salman al Farsi (r.a) suggested digging a trench around madina. In a few nights, the Muslims finished digging the trench. This was a great obstacle for the army, and the army instead laid a siege on Madina (prevented food/supplies from entering & exiting).
While this was happening the jewish tribe Banu Qurayzah betrayed the muslims, and was trying to attack the women and children that were in madina.
Allah helped the Muslims by causing very strong winds to blow against the army, destroying their supplies, and forcing them to leave.
Muslims were safe and victorious
Explain the 5th pillar of Islam?
Hajj - Pilgrimage
Muslims must make the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in their lifetime if they are able.
why did people reject Prophet Ibrahim (a.s) and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)?
1. not the way of their fathers
2. not convenient for the powerful people
what is a virtue of reading Qur'an
The one who reads fluently will be will the honorable angels and the one who read with difficulty and is trying will get double reward
The Qur’an will intercede for you on Day of Judgment