Cleanliness and Preparation for Prayer
According to Prophet Muhammed (SAV), what is "the key to prayer”?
Purification (cleanliness)
What is tawheed?
Belief in the oneness of Allah
Name all five pillars of Islam.
Salah, Fasting, Hajj, Zekat, Shahadah
What is dua?
Calling to Allah, worship to Allah, direct talk with Allah
Knowing the names of Allah helps us in what way?
It helps us know and love Allah better
What does tevekkül mean?
Doing your best and leaving the result to Allah
What does iman (faith) mean?
To believe in something with full certainty and connect your heart sincerely to Allah.
Is Salah a pillar of Islam, and if so, which one?
Yes, Salah is a pillar of Islam — it is the second pillar.
In which month was the Qur’an revealed?
Ramadan
What does Tawbah mean?
Feeling sorry for your sins and asking Allah for forgiveness.
The Prophet said, “Cleanliness is half of faith.” What are the two halves of faith this refers to?
Avoiding evil/impurity and doing good deeds
In the first level of tawheed (believing with your mind), it is the belief in Allah through what?
Proof and logic
Name all six pillars of faith (iman).
Allah, Angels, Books, Prophets, Akhira, Destiny (Kader)
What does Allah promise us when we do dua/call upon Him?
Allah says He will respond to us and accept our prayers — either in this world or in the next
“Allah has ___ names. Whoever learns, memorizes, and lives by them will enter Paradise.” (Bukhari, Da’awat 68; Muslim, Dhikr 6)
99
What must a person do before relying on Allah (tevekkül)?
They must do their part — put in the necessary effort and work
Why does faith (iman) need to be renewed regularly?
Because the heart can forget Allah or become weak with sins, so we must refresh our connection to Him.
In total, with all the mandatory (fardh) prayers, how many rak‘ahs (units) are there each day?
There are 17 rak‘ahs in total across the five daily obligatory prayers.
What did Angel Jibril (Gabriel) command Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to do in the cave?
Iqra — “Read”
According to the Qur’an, what happened when Prophet Adam (AS) repented?
Allah accepted his repentance, because He is the Most Forgiving and Merciful. (Surah al-Baqarah, 2:37)
What are the two types of cleanliness a believer must have before prayer?
Outer (physical) cleanliness and inner (spiritual) cleanliness
Levels of tawheed are: the mind, the ___, and the ___.
Heart and soul
"Whoever has a __'s weight of pride (arrogance) in his heart, shall not be admitted into Paradise. And whoever has a __'s weight of faith in his heart, shall not be admitted into the Fire." (Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1998)
Mustard seed
What are some reasons people neglect dua?
Being distracted by the world, deep in sins, forgetfulness of Allah, arrogance/pride
Why do we say that knowing Allah’s names makes our worship more meaningful?
Because we understand who we are praying to and feel closer to Him when we call Him by His beautiful names
When a Muslim fails at something and says, “It must be what’s best for me,” what faithful attitude does this show?
Being content with Allah’s decree (accepting destiny OR kadere razı olmak)
Why do we need to renew our iman? (Give at least two reasons)
Because the heart can forget Allah (gaflet) and lose its connection.
Because sins make the heart dark and weak.
Because faith can decrease over time if we don’t take care of it.
Because every day we face new challenges that can affect our belief.
Because Allah commands, “O you who believe, believe again!” (Nisā 4:136)
What daily habit does Salah teach that helps with life discipline?
It teaches time management and punctuality by being performed at fixed times each day.
The Prophet (SAW) said: “The best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and ___.”
Teach it
What are the three main conditions of a sincere repentance?
1. Stop committing the sin, 2. Feel true regret, 3. Intend not to repeat it again.
What happens to a person’s sins when they perform wudu (ablution), according to the Prophet (peace be upon him)?
Their sins fall away from their face, hands, and feet with the water
When a person begins living tawheed with their soul, they remember/see Allah in what?
Everything (tafakkur)
“Allah the Exalted says: Every deed of the son of Adam is for him (the worshipper), except ___. It is for Me (for Allah) and I will reward it.” (Hadith al-Qudsi, Sahih Bukhari/Muslim)
Fasting
What is the proper or preferred form of making dua? (Provide three ways)
Opening palms facing the sky, facing the Qiblah, asking with certainty and belief that Allah hears and will respond, beginning and ending with salawat
If a referee treats both teams fairly, which name of Allah is he reflecting?
Al-Adl (The Just One)
The Prophet (SAW) said, “Tie your camel first, then trust in Allah.” What does this mean?
We must take responsibility and do our part before trusting Allah for the outcome.
What are three ways to renew our iman?
1) Saying La ilaha illallah — the Prophet (SAW) said to renew faith with this.
2) Performing prayer (salah) and making dua.
3) Reading or listening to the Qur’an.
4) Remembering Allah (zikir, tesbihat).
5) Being with good and faithful friends.
6) Doing good deeds and helping others (salih amel).
7) Repenting and asking forgiveness (tövbe, istiğfar).
When are you closest to Allah during Salah?
During sujood (prostration / secde).
Over how many years was the Qur’an revealed completely?
23 years
How many times did the Prophet (SAW) repent in a single day, and what does this teach us?
Around seventy to one hundred times a day — showing that no one is free from mistakes, and repentance should be continuous.
In Islam, there are four levels of cleanliness. Can you name at least three of them?
Cleanliness of the outer body
Cleanliness of the body from sins
Cleanliness of the heart from bad attributes
Cleanliness of the inner secret (deep spiritual purity)
Name the three pillars of the existence of Allah; without each other, existence would not make sense (according to Said Nursi).
Universe, Qur’an, and the Prophet
“Indeed, My servant, if he leaves something for My sake, I will replace it for him with something better than it.” (Musnad Ahmad) Name one of the two prophets who left something for the sake of Allah, and what Allah gave them in return.
-Prophet Sulaiman (AS) gave up his horses and Allah gave him the wind to command
-Prophet Yusuf (AS) gave up a haram woman and Allah gave him the dominion of Egypt.
-Prophet Ibrahim (AS) left his family and home for Allah’s command
-Prophet Musa (AS) left the palace and the life of Pharaoh’s wealth and comfort.
-Prophet Muhammad (SAV) left his homeland, Makkah, for the sake of spreading Islam.
Every Prophet had one guaranteed dua in their lifetime. Most Prophets used theirs during their lifetime. What did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) say about his dua?
He said he will use his dua to ask Allah to forgive and help his followers on the Day of Judgment.
This mercy will reach all Muslims, except those who worship others besides Allah.
What is the difference between Allah’s names Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem?
Ar-Rahman means Allah’s mercy toward everyone in this world, while Ar-Raheem means His special mercy toward the believers
Give one example from a Prophet’s life that shows tevekkül.
Prophet Ibrahim (AS) trusted Allah when he was thrown into the fire, saying “Allah is enough for me.” (Hasbiyallahu wa ni‘mal wakeel)
Prophet Musa (AS) — When trapped by the Red Sea and chased by Pharaoh, he said, “Indeed, my Lord is with me; He will guide me,” and Allah split the sea.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) — When hiding in the cave during Hijrah, he said to Abu Bakr, “Do not be sad, indeed Allah is with us.”
Prophet Yunus (AS) — In the belly of the whale, he prayed, “There is no god but You; glory be to You. Indeed, I was among the wrongdoers,” and Allah saved him.
How can we know that our iman has been renewed? (Name 2)
When we feel closer to Allah, enjoy worship more, avoid sins, and our heart feels calm and grateful.
Fill in the blank:
“Recite, [O Muhammad], what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and ___, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do.”
— Surah al-‘Ankabūt (29:45)
Wrongdoing (evil deeds)
Who said, “Verily, the character of the Prophet of Allah was the Qur’an.”
(Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 746)
Hz. Aisha (r.a.)
Fill in the blank:
Abu Huraira (RA) reported that the Prophet (SAW) said: “By Allah, Allah is more pleased with the repentance of His servant than a person who finds his lost ___ in the waterless desert.” (Sahih Muslim 2675h)
Camel