Wudu & Salah/Dhikr
What is the first thing you say before starting wudu?
Bismillah
What do Muslims wear during Hajj?
Ihram - simple clothing to show purity, equality, and focus on worship.
What fruit did the Prophet (SAW) say breaks fast perfectly?
Dates
The Prophet was born in the year of the _____________. What is the story?
Elephant. Sarah Fil tells the story of Abraha, who led an army, including elephants, to destroy the Kaaba in Mecca. Allah sent swarms of birds, each carrying stones, to attack Abraha's army, causing them to be defeated.
Name all five daily prayers and when they are performed.
Fajr — before dawn, just before sunrise
Dhuhr — after midday, when the sun begins to decline
Asr — mid-afternoon, before sunset
Maghrib — just after sunset
Isha — night, after twilight disappears
What breaks your wudu and means you must do it again?
Using the bathroom, passing gas, deep sleep, laughing during Salah
What is the name of the long walk Muslims take between the hills of Safa and Marwah? Who's story does this remind us of?
Sa'i. The struggle Hajra (AS) faced while running between the hills of Safa and Marwah in search of water for her son Ismail (AS).
What sweet food is described as having healing in the Qur'an?
Honey
Who was the first person to accept Islam? What was their role?
Khadija [RA] - She was the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) wife and his first supporter.
What dua do we say when entering the masjid, and what does it mean?
Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatika (O Allah, open the doors of Your mercy for me)
What do we say during ruku in Salah? What does it mean?
Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem (Glory be to my Lord, the Most Great)
What do Muslims throw stones at during Hajj? What does it represent?
Jamarat – the pillars representing Shaytan
What seed did the Prophet (SAW) say is a cure for every disease except death?
Black seed
Which Sahabi was known for his strength and bravery and married Fatima (RA)? What was his nickname?
Ali [RA] - Asadullah (Lion of Allah)
What does the word “Sunnah” mean?
The way or tradition of the Prophet [SAW]
Name three types of Dhikr. What do they mean?
SubhanAllah — “Glory be to Allah” or “How perfect Allah is”
Alhamdulillah — “All praise is due to Allah”
Allahu Akbar — “Allah is the Greatest”
What is the name of the open field where pilgrims gather on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah? What is the importance of that day?
Arafah - The 9th of Dhul Hijjah is important because it’s the day pilgrims stand in prayer and repentance at Arafat, which is the key ritual of Hajj and a day when Allah’s mercy and forgiveness are especially granted.
What did the Prophet (SAW) say about eating with hands?
He used three fingers and encouraged eating with hands
Name the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs (Al-Khulafa ar-Rashidun) and the four women promised paradise.
Abu Bakr (RA), Umar (RA), Uthman (RA), Ali (RA). Khadija (RA), Fatima (RA), Asiya (RA), Maryam (AS).
What is the name of the special prayer performed during the month of Ramadan at night?
Taraweeh
What does “Salah” mean, and why is it important in Islam?
It means prayer or connection; it's the second pillar of Islam and our daily link to Allah [SWT]
What is the final ritual of Hajj where animals are sacrificed? How many portions is the meat divided into?
Eid al-Adha – Qurbani. Dived into 3 portions, one for self, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor.
What was the Prophet’s (SAW) eating habit regarding portion size?
He never overate and stopped before feeling full
What is Isra and Mi’raj, and why is it important in Islam?
It is the miraculous night journey and ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to the heavens where he met all the prophets and Allah and was given the command to pray five times a day.
Where did the Prophet (SAW) receive his first revelation? How was the revelation revealed?
In the cave of Hira. Angel Jibreel (AS) came to the Prophet (SAW) and said "Iqra", the prophet could not read and was frightened by the sight so he ran to Khadija (RA).