Prophets
What mistake did Adam (AS) make and what were the consequences?
He ate the fruit that Allah forbade him from eating and he was kicked out of Jannah and sent to earth as a result.
What does Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam mean?
Peace and blessings upon him.
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Shahada (Faith), Salah (Prayer), Zakat (Charity), Sawm (Fasting), and Hajj (Pilgrimage)
What are the 6 pillars of Iman?
Belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Judgement, and Al-Qadar .
When are we told to do tayammum instead of wudhu?
When there is no access to water.
Which nations used to make strong houses in mountains?
Aad and Thamood?
Who was the first man, women, child, and slave to become muslim?
The first man was Abu Bakr (RA). The first women was Khadija (RA). The first child was Ali (RA). The first Slave was Zaid ibn Haritha.
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Every Muslim who is _______ and ________ able must travel to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia at least once in their life to perform Hajj.
Physically and financially
What is the reward of memorizing 99 names of Allah (subhana wa taala) according to a hadith? you can tell in
own words.
According to hadith of Sahih Al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim, the reward for memorizing the 99 names of Allah is direct admission into paradise.
What is the reward for praying in a group( jamah) rather than individually?
praying in jamah (in s group) has 27 times more reward than praying individually.
Prophet Musa made Du'aa to Allah asking Him to make it easier to speak to Pharoah. What was the Du'aa?
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
What are the names of any 4 of the Prophet (SAW)'s wives?
A'isha, Hafsa, Umm Salma, Saudaa', Khadijah, Zainab, Maria,
What is the name of the exclusive gate in Paradise (Jannah) that is strictly reserved for those who consistently observed Sawm (fasting)?
Baab-ur-Rayyan
Which angel is responsible for blowing the trumpet to signal the Day of Judgment?
Angel Israfil
What does Istikhara mean and why do we pray this Salah?
Istikhara means seeking guidance the best decision from Allah. We pray it to ask Allah for the best decision when making a permissible decision.
What are 3 dreams which are very important in Prophet Yusuf (AS)'s life. Give a detailed explanation.
1. Prophet Yusuf (AS)'s own dream where 11 stars and the sun and moon bow do to him.
2.The Prisoners dream one with the bread and birds and the other with wine.
3.The Kings dream in which there are 7 green ears of and 7 dry ears of grain and 7 fat cows being eaten by 7 skinny cows.
Who is the 2nd Caliph? Tell 2 things about that he is famous for?
The 2nd Caliph was Umar(RA).
Things he was famous for:
-His justice, bravery, great leadership, expanded the muslim empire, Shaitan feared him, Very strict in following Sharee'ah.
What is the special charity given at the very end of Ramadan before the Eid prayer called, and what is its purpose?
Zakat ul Fitr
What does Al- Qadr mean? What are 3 benefits of believing in it?
Al-Qadr: Believing that Allah has complete knowledge of everything and has decreed everything according to His wisdom(Divine decree).
Benefits: Peace of mind, patience during hardships, and gratitude during blessings. (recognizing that Allah is in control of everything that happens)
How do we pray Salatul-Janazah? Step by step.
4 Takbirs:
First Takbir - Thana
Second Takbir - Durood
Third Takbir - Dua for the deceased
Fourth Takbir - Salam
What are the 7 miracles of Prophet Isa. (Hint: Only 6 have happened so far.)
1. He spoke as an infant
2.Brought clay bird to life
3.Healed the blind
4. Healed those with leprosy
5.Raised the dead
6. The Ma'idah sent from Heaven
7. His return on earth
What was the name of the strategic treaty signed that created a 10-year truce between Medina and Mecca, and which Surah in the Quran was revealed to celebrate it as a "clear victory"?
The treaty of Hudaiybiyah, mentioned in surah Fath
What are the names of the 2 mountains Muslims walk/run between 7 times and what is this action called?
Why do we do this? (Hint: Who's story are we remembering when we do this?)
The 2 mountains are Safa and Marwa and the action of running/walking between them is called Sa'ee.
We remember when Hajar (AS) was running between them to find water for baby Ismail (AS).
On the Day of Judgment, every person’s deeds will be weighed to see if their good actions outweigh their bad actions on a scale. What is the name of this scale?
Mizan
The Witr prayer is an odd-numbered prayer performed at night after Isha. What is the name of the special supplication (Du'aa) that is uniquely recited standing up during the very last Rak'ah of Witr? Have one person recite one of two versions of the du'aa
The Du'aa recited is Du'aa Qunoot.
Version 1:
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ، وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ، وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ، وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ، وَإِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ، وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ، تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ
Version 2:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْتَعِينُكَ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ، وَنُؤْمِنُ بِكَ وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيْكَ، وَنُثْنِي عَلَيْكَ الْخَيْرَ وَنَشْكُرُكَ وَلَا نَكْفُرُكَ، وَنَخْلَعُ وَنَتْرُكُ مَنْ يَفْجُرُكَ. اللَّهُمَّ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ، وَلَكَ نُصَلِّي وَنَسْجُدُ، وَإِلَيْكَ نَسْعَى وَنَحْفِدُ، نَرْجُو رَحْمَتَكَ وَنَخْشَى عَذَابَكَ، إِنَّ عَذَابَكَ بِالْكُفَّارِ مُلْحَقٌ