The Prophets
This prophet saw a dream in which he saw 11 stars, the sun & the moon making sajdah towards him. Who was this prophet?
Yusuf AS!
The first pillar of Islam is the shahadah. What does the term "shahadah" mean, and what is the translation of the actual sahadah.
Testimony/Witness - So saying the shahadah is you and I witnessing to the truth of what we are saying:
Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Allah, Wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulu-Allah.
I bear witness that there is no God but God (Allah – i.e. there is none worthy of worship but Allah), and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
What does the term Tawheed mean?
Tawheed - Belief in the Oneness of Allah - there is Only ONE worthy of Worship, only One creator, sustainer, Lord
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The best example we have of how to live our lives is:
The Prophet Muhammad SAW
Musa AS makes a dua for help when he is told to go to the pharoah. In this dua he asks for the help of his _________________, whose name was __________
Brother, Haroon!
True or false: Salah is the most important action a muslim is required to take.
(Your answer should explain why you picked T/F)
True! Salah is the pillar that comes right after the shahadah. It is the first thing we are asked about on the day of judgement. And it is our moment to connect with Allah.
What does the term Khalifa mean? And what is its significance
Ambassador - We have a responsibility to act like ambassadors of Islam, ambassadors of The Truth, of good character. Ambassadors of the Prophet SAW - in everything we do. The way we live our lives should show true Islamic values
Allah is Al-Jabbar. What does this mean?
The One whose power cannot be resisted, The one who mends that which is broken
BONUS 200 POINTS: Make a dua using the name of Allah Al-Jabbar. The dua should be such that it makes sense to use this name.
The Prophet SAW taught us even the etiquette of using the restroom.
True or False: The sunnah when using the restroom is to stand
False! The Prophet SAW taught us to sit while using the restroom
(standing may be ok if we are at a bathroom that is filthy, for example public portable toilets)
“Every prophet has a supplication that is answered and has hastened his supplication. I will delay my supplication and intercession for my nation on the Day of Resurrection. It is granted, if Allah wills, to whoever dies in my nation not associating anything with Allah.”
Which prophet said this? And what does it mean?
The Prophet Muhammad SAW. This hadith (saying of the Prophet) refers to the a that each prophet was granted which is guaranteed to be accepted. All of the Prophets used this dua, however the Prophet SAW saved it to make for YOU and I on the day when we need it most! (the day of judgement)
Name 3 virtues (rewards) of making Wudu
1. The removal of sins
2. Wudu is a worship, so doing it grants you good deeds
3. A means of entering paradise. The one who makes the dua after wudu will have every door of paradise open for them
4. The places the water goes during wudu will shine on the day of judgement
What does Falah mean? And what is its significance?
Eternal Success, this is what we are all seeking. And eternal success is only in Allah being pleased with us.
Allah is Al-Adheem, what does this mean?
The Greatest above all, Above all imperfection
How should we begin our dua? And in what language should we make our dua?
With seeking Allah's forgiveness. In any language! Ask Allah sincerely from your heart!
The name Ahmed (which was one of the names of the Prophet) and the name Muhammad share a common root. What do these names mean?
Praise-worthy. Highly Praised. Even the name of the Prophet SAW was a prophecy, because look what billions of people around the world do TODAY when the Prophet SAW is mentioned!
Demonstrate a complete wudu
Wudu demonstrated
What does the term Ghuraba mean? What is its significance.
The strangers - We may be different from what society wants, but that is ok. Our goal is not to "fit in" and be like everybody else. Our goal is eternal success! And we are comfortable being different. And we are NOT alone!
Allah is Al Lateef, what does this mean?
The most subtle, The most kind
Allah is the one that knows even the passing thought that happens
Allah is looking out for us, in ways we don't even recognize
Islam entered the hearts of people all across the world when Muslims interacted with them. For example, Islam entered the Philippines and Indonesia when Muslim traders went there and the locals saw _______
The character of the Muslims. Early Muslim traders lived and interacted with such excellence that it drew people to Islam.
Interesting fact: America is 249 years old. The Philippines was ruled by Muslims for ~400 years. Sometimes we can be fooled to think how things are today is always how they were/will be. Allah says he will change the conditions of people to test them. Sometimes up, sometimes down. What matter is how we act in every situation.
Sulaiman AS when he hears the ant immediately recognizes the great blessings Allah has shown him and makes the following dua:
My Lord! Inspire me to ˹always˺ be ________ for Your favours which You have blessed me and my parents with, and to do ________ that please you. Admit me, by Your mercy, into ˹the company of˺ Your righteous servants.
(fill in the blanks)
Grateful, Good Deeds
There are 6 conditions that have to be fulfilled in order to pray, what are they?
1. Having Wudu
2. The Time for Prayer being in
3. Covering the awra'
4. Cleanliness of clothing/place you are praying from anything filthy
5. Facing the Qibla
6. Intention
What does the term Khushu mean? And what is its significance
To be humbled, focused, at attention, in awe.
Khushu' is the state we are trying to achieve in Salah.
Why do we learn the names of Allah?
- To come to know Him.
- So that we can draw nearer to Him.
- So we can understand how WE should act. Allah is The Merciful, we should also display mercy. Allah is The Kind, we should also show kindness.
What is one dua we have learned this year? (English meaning is fine)
1. Rabbi innee zalamtu nafsee faghfir lee/My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, so forgive me (Dua of Musa AS)
2. Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khairin faqir/My Lord! Truly, I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on me! (Dua of Musa AS)
3. laaa ilaaha illaaa Anta Subhaanaka innee kuntu minaz zaalimeen/There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers. (Dua of Yunus AS)
4. Dua of Sulaiman AS