Ramadan
This specific night is described in the Quran as being "better than a thousand months."
Laylatul Qadr
The word Aqeedah comes from the root word Aqd. What does Aqd literally mean?
To tie or make a knot
How to remove a minor impurity vs. a major impurity?
Wudu, Ghusl
Which pillar of Islam is done during the the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah?
Hajj
Where did the first revelation happen?
Cave of Hira
According to the Hadith, what happens to the gates of Paradise, the gates of Hellfire, and the rebellious jinns when the first night of Ramadan arrives?
The gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Fire are closed, and the rebellious jinns are chained up.
Who are the Ta'bieen?
The generation after the Sahabah.
If water is unavailable, how do we purify ourselves?
Tayammum
The animal sacrifice performed on Eid Al-Adha honors the legacy and submission of which Prophet?
Prophet Ibrahim(A)
To escape persecution, the Prophet (SAW) told a group of Muslims to migrate to which land ruled by a just Christian king?
Abyssinia/Ethiopia
According to Surah al-Baqarah, what is the ultimate goal or reason why fasting has been prescribed for believers?
To achieve Taqwa.
What are the three primary sources from which Muslims derive their Aqeedah?
The Quran, the Sunnah, and the Consensus (Ijma) of the early generations
When wiping over socks (khuffs) during wudu, what are the time limits for a resident (non-traveller) and a traveller?
1 day and 1 night for a non-traveller; 3 days and 3 nights for a traveller
What is the reward for fasting on the Day of 'Arafah?
Expiation of the sins of the past year and the coming year
What was Umar(R)'s initial intention the day he became Muslim?
He wanted to kill the Prophet(SAW)
Name four types of people who are exempt from fasting during Ramadan
The sick, the elderly, the traveller, and those who are pregnant/nursing
What are the three categories of Tawhid?
Tawhid Al-Rububiyah, Tawhid al-Uluhiyat, Tawhid Asma wa Sifaat
How many days is a person considered a traveler?
15 days.
What are the four sacred months of Islam?
Muharram, Rajab, Dhul Qa'dah, Dhul Hijjah
Which city did the Prophet(SAW) go to in hopes of giving dawah but instead of was driven out of town?
Taif.
The place where all the decrees of Allah are kept
The Preserved Tablet, Lahw Mahfoodh
Every newborn is born in an innate state of natural inclination to believe in a Creator. What is the Arabic term for this?
Fitrah
Sajdah required if one made an accidental mistake/has doubt about their salah
Sajdah Sahw
On the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims perform several actions. Name three of the major actions that take place on this day
Stoning the jamarat (pillar), performing Udhiyah (sacrifice), cutting hair, and going to Makkah to perform Tawaf
Why did the Muslims suffer a tragic loss in Battle of Uhud?
The archers left their assigned posts on Mount Rumah prematurely to collect spoils of war, leaving the army exposed.