Our Religion, Prophet & Book
What does the word Islam mean?
Submission to Allah.
What is the first pillar of Islam?
Shahadah – declaration of faith.
What are the unseen beings created from light who always obey Allah?
Angels
What does the word Tawḥīd mean?
Oneness of Allah.
Islam is built on two things. Name them.
Belief (īmān) and actions (‘ibādah).
Who is the final messenger of Islam?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How many times a day do Muslims pray?
Five
Which article of faith reminds us that life on earth is temporary and we will be judged?
Belief in the Day of Judgment.
Tawḥīd is the foundation of Islam. What is built upon it?
The 5 Pillars and 6 Articles of Faith.
What are the two main parts of our faith: beliefs () and actions ()?
Beliefs (īmān) and actions (‘ibādah).
What is the name of Allah’s final book, unchanged until today?
The Qur’an.
Which pillar requires Muslims to fast in the month of Ramadan?
Sawm (fasting).
Name the 4 major holy books revealed by Allah.
Tawrat (Musa), Zabur (Dawud), Injil (Isa), Qur’an (Muhammad ﷺ).
Believing in Allah’s Names and Attributes is part of Tawḥīd. What is this called in Arabic?
Asma’ wa Sifat (Names and Attributes).
Which pillar is often called the Muslim’s daily “connection” with Allah?
Salah (prayer)
All prophets brought the same core message. What was it?
Worship Allah alone.
What pillar shows unity when Muslims from all over the world gather
Hajj (pilgrimage).
Out of 124,000 prophets, how many are mentioned in the Qur’an by name?
25
How does Tawḥīd keep a believer’s heart free? (free from what?)
Free from fear of people or dependence on them.
How does belief in Qadr help us when something bad happens?
It reminds us Allah has a plan and wisdom, so we can be patient and trust Him.
Why did Allah send many prophets instead of just one?
To guide different peoples and times, but with the same message of Tawḥīd.
Which pillar purifies both our wealth and our heart?
Zakah
What does “Qadr” (Divine Decree) mean?
Allah’s knowledge and power over all things, though humans still have free will.
Explain how Tawḥīd gives meaning to worship.
Worship is only valid when directed to Allah alone; Tawḥīd makes it sincere and purposeful.
How do the 5 Pillars and 6 Articles of Faith connect together through Tawḥīd?
Tawḥīd is the foundation—beliefs guide the actions, and actions express the beliefs, all for Allah alone.