Pillars Of Islam
How many pillars in Islam are there?
Who is the last prophet of Islam?
Muhammed (peace and blessings be upon him)
What is Tawheed?
To single out Allah alone
Why is seeking knowledge of islam important?
To know how to things according to the way that pleases Allah and avoid that which is incorrect.
Do we cover for our husbands?
No- We cover to Obey Allah
How many prayers are there in a day?
Five
At what age did he become a prophet?
40
what is the first step towards Tawheed?
Saying the Shahada (There is no God worthy of worship except Allah)
What do we look to, to learn about islam?
The Quran, Authentic Sunnah of the prophet (documented narrations of his words/actions) and the understanding of the Sahaba (companions/predecessors)
Are we allowed to go to the masjid?
Yes- Even if we are bleeding in order to seek knowledge even if we're not praying
Who are excused from fasting the entire Ramadan?
Children before puberty, insane individuals, pregnant women, women bleeding after childbirth and old or sick people who will find it too difficult.
Who was his first wife who supported him until she died?
Khadija (May Allah be pleased with her)
Why did Allah create us?
Allah created men and jinn to worship him.
What are some common mistakes many do when trying to learn about islam?
Asking questions in social media or taking knowledge without evidence that they can look into.
Do we have to make up fasting in Ramadan while we are menstruating?
Yes- we have until the following Ramadan to make it up
What is the benefit of doing hajj?
1. Completing a pillar of Islam that is obligatory which pleases Allah.
2. Returning home as a newborn with your sins forgiven.
Al-Amin, the trustworthy one because he was honest as a merchant and made good profits for others.
What are the 3 types of Tawheed?
1. Tawheed of Lordship (Allah is the creator & sustainer)
2. Tawheed of Worship (All actions and intentions should be directed towards him and for him)
3. Names and Attributes (Those that that belong solely to Allah alone and not to any of his creation)
What is Bidah? (Innovation)
Practicing Islam by taking away from something the prophet taught us or adding to it something he didn't teach.
if you don't cover or fall into sin, are you still a muslim?
Yes- As long as you believe there is only One God, that Muhammed was his final messenger and prayer is directed to him alone.
what are the 5 prayers names?
1.Fajr
2. Duhr
3. Asr
4. Maghrib
5. Isha
What are some things that Islam changed when it came?
1. Daughters were not allowed to be buried
2. Tribalism(social status) and Racisms was abolished.
3. Interest was made haram
4. Alcohol and gambling were gradually prohibited
5. Women were granted rights in marriage, divorce, inheritance and personal dignity.
What is Shirk?
The greatest sin that negates faith. It's the one thing that keeps out of islam and Allah does not forgive.
Things such as asking one other than Allah for protection, answering of prayers, holy water and the likes that belong to him alone.
What are the 4 levels of hadeeth strengths?
1. Sahih (authentic)
2. Hasan (Good/sound)
3. Da'if (weak)
4. Maudu (Fabricated)
***We only take knowledge from the first two and its our responsibility to search the strength if someone is using hadeeth to teach us to make sure we don't fall into innovation.
Are all supplications answered?
Yes- Allah answers all supplications in different ways.
1. Giving us what we ask for
2. Something better.
3. Stopping something bad that was heading our way
4. Saves it for us for the day of judgment.