Hijrah & Early Muslims
Who were the Muhajirun
Muslims who migrated from Makkah to Madinah.)
What is the meaning of Bismillahi al rahman al rahim
In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, the Merciful
If your trip is shorter than how many days, do you pray qasr?
10 days
What does Shariah mean?
Literal meaning is the way or the path - commonly refers to Islamic laws
Name 3 foods mentioned in the Quran
Fig, dates, olives
Who were the Ansar + meaning of the word
Helpers from Madinah who welcomed and supported the Prophet and Muhajirun
What is the arabic and english of what we say in Ruku
Subhana rabi al adhim wa bi hamda, rabi sali ala Muhammad wa ale Muhammad
Glory belongs to my Nurturer, the most Great and all praise belongs to Him, my Lord bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad
What does watn mean?
One's home town
What does tazkiyah al-nafs mean?
Purification of the soul
What is the halal way of slaughtering an animal?
Face Qibla and say Bismillah - the animal should feel no pain (use sharp knife)
What year in the Islamic calendar marks the Hijrah?
1A.H
What is the meaning of Tasbeeh al arba
Glory be to Allah, Praise be to Allah, and Allah is the Greatest
How many miles (round trip) outside of the boundary of your home town do you have to travel to qaulify as a traveller
27.5 miles round trip (or 44km)
What is the difference between Jihad al akbar and Jihad al asgher
Jihad al akbar - greater jihad (struggle with the self)
Jihad al asgher - minor / lesser jihad (battle / war in the way of Allah)
All birds that eat other animals are haram - true or false
True
Where and with whom did Prophet Muhammad (s) hide for a few days during the Hijrah?
Abu Bakr in the cave of Thawr (accept cave)
What is the meaning of Sura Ikhlas
In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, the Merciful
Say, Allah is One - the Eternal Being
Allah is He who is independent of all beings
He begot none, nor was He begotten,
And none in the creation is equal to Him
Where are the four places where we can pray salah either in full or qasr even if we are travelling?
The entire cities of Makkah, Madina and Kufa and the haram of Imam Husain (A), up to 11.5m distance from his sacred grave
What are certain things we can do to help us on this journey of Tazkiyah al nafs?
Self awareness, muhasiba (accounting), patience and persistence, determination, following the Shariah
What does halal and tayyib mean - explain
Halal - permissable
Tayyib - good (foods that are wholesome, nutritious and healthy)
What does the word Hijrah mean?
Migration or leaving one's home for the sake of Allah.)
What is the arabic and meaning of Tashahud and Salam
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, He is One, there is no partner for Him.
And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His messenger.
O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad.
What do you call a frequent traveller and how does one qualify to become a frequent traveller (i.e. prays full whenever he travels)
Katheer al-safr - travels more than 10 days every month over a period of 6 months (i.e. more than 60 days in a 6 month period)
Which surah mentions purifying the self?
Sura shams - 91:9
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن زَكَّىٰهَا ٩
He has succeeded who purifies it,
What are the 2 conditions for fish to be halal