Seerah/ Sunnah
Where did the Prophet Muhammad receive his first revelation?
The cave of Hira
What is the greatest thing Allah has forbidden?
Shirk
What does Shirk mean?
Shirk means associating partners with Allah and is equivalent to idolatry
The first surah reveled to the Prophet is called..
Surah Alaq
What is a Dua?
Dua is a prayer of invocation, supplication or request, even asking help or assistance from God.
Why was the Quran revealed over 23 years?
1-The Qur’an came down from time to time to answer questions and to guide the Muslims during their struggle, and to strengthen their hearts and to give them hope
2-If the Qur’an came down all at once, it would have been impossible for the Prophet or his companions to memorize it, understand it or apply it in their lives. It is a mercy of God that the Qur’an came down slowly over many years
What are the two types of shirk?
a) Major Shirk (Shirk Akbar)
b) Minor Shirk ( Shirk Asqhar)
What is the opposite of Tawheed?
Shirk
What is the first Surah in the Quran?
Al-Fatihah
What is the Dua for sleeping?
Bismikal-lahumma amootu wa-ahya.
In Your name O Allah, I live and die.
Who was the first man to accept Islam?
Abu Bakr
Give one or two ways you can avoid shirk
a) Increase your knowledge of Tawheed and Islam
b) Make Dua to Allah to keep you on the straight path and away from shirk
Who alone has the right to be worshipped?
Allah, the Exalted alone has the right to be worshipped
In which language was the Holy Quran revealed?
Arabic
What is the dua for waking up?
Alhamdu lillahil-lathee ahyana baAAda ma amatana wa-ilayhin-nushoor.
All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the resurrection.
What are the lessons of the Hijra (immigration to Medina)?
Safeguarding our faith: When we are oppressed and not able to practice our religion in one place, then it is important to immigrate to a safer place.
God will help us as long as we have faith, have trust in Him and shoulder our responsibility. He will guide our steps and gives us peace.
Any important decision needs planning and organization to be successful
What is Tawheed-al-Asma-wa-sifat?
It is the affirmation of all the divine names and attributes of Allah in a manner that suits his majesty, as mentioned in the Quran.
Which direction do Muslims face while offering salah (prayer)?
Ka'ba (Makkah)
How many verses are the surah An- Nas
6
What is the dua for forgiveness?
‘Astaghfirullah al-Adheemal-lathee laa ‘ilaaha ‘illaa Huwal Hayyul Qayyoomu wa ‘atoobu ‘ilayhi.
‘I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, Whom there is none worthy of worship except Him, the Living, the Self-Subsisting and Supporter of all, and I turn to Him in repentance.’
Allaah will forgive him even if he was one who fled during the advance of an army.’
What order did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive when he asscended to Heaven with Angel Jibreel?
The order to establish regular prayers
What is Tawheed?
Tawheed means declaring Allah to be the only God who deserves to be worshipped.
How to Muslims begin their prayer?
By saying Takbir (Allah hu Akbar)
The Quran was revealed to which Prophet?
Probhet Muhammad (PBUH)
What dua is said when leaving your house?
Bismil-lah, tawakkaltu AAalal-lah, wala hawla wala quwwata illa billah.
In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.