Fiqh
If more than one-fourth of a person’s awrah (the area of the body that must be covered during prayer) is exposed for longer than the time it takes to say “SubhanAllah” once, what happens to their prayer?
The prayer becomes invalid and must be repeated.
What is the name of the catastrophic event that will signal the beginning of the Day of Judgement, during which natural phenomena such as the collapse of mountains and the boiling of seas will occur as described in the Quran?
The event is called “As-Sa’ah” (The Hour).
What is the Sunnah practice that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged believers to do after drinking water ? What is the full duaa?
The Sunnah is to say “Alhamdulillah” after drinking water.
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِىْ سَقَانَا عَذْباً فُرَاتاً بِرَحْمَتِهِ وَلَمْ يَجْعَلْهُ مِلْحاً اُجَاجاً بِذُنُوْبِنَا
What is the year that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in?
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in the Year of the Elephant.
In which Islamic month did the first major battle between the Muslims and the Quraysh take place?
The Battle of Badr took place in the month of Ramadan.
What is the maximum allowable time for a resident to continue wiping over their leather socks (khuffain) after their initial Wudu? How does this rule differ for travelers?
The maximum period allowed for wiping over leather socks (khuffain) for a resident is 24 hours and for a traveler it's 72 hours.
In Islam, what will happen to all of creation, including the heavens and the earth, just before the resurrection begins, and which being will be the last to be taken away?
All of creation will be annihilated, including the heavens and the earth, and the last to be taken away will be the Angel of Death.
What is the Sunnah practice during the ‘white days’ ? When are they and what are they called?
The Sunnah is to fast on the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of the lunar month, known as the “Ayyam al-Beed” or “white days.”
How many years did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spend preaching in Makkah after receiving the first revelation, enduring persecution from the Quraysh, before being commanded by Allah to migrate to Madinah?
The Prophet (PBUH) spent 13 years preaching in Makkah before migrating to Madinah.
What is the name of the earliest major compilation of Hadith by Imam Malik?
The compilation is called Al-Muwatta.
What is the ruling on water stored in a small container (less than two qullahs), if any impurity, such as urine or blood, falls into it?
The water is considered impure if a small amount of impurity falls into it, making it unsuitable for Wudu or Ghusl.
What is the scale called that will be used on the Day of Judgement to weigh the good and bad deeds of every individual, ultimately determining their success or failure in the afterlife?
The scale is called the Mizan.
What is the duaa when entering and leaving the house?
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلِجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
بِسْـمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنـا وَبِسْـمِ اللهِ خَـرَجْنـا وَعَلـى رَبِّنـا تَوَكّلْـن
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْـتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُـوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
Who was the Qurayshi leader in the Battle of the Trench, a battle in which the Muslims of Madinah successfully defended themselves by digging a massive trench around the city?
The leader of the Quraysh army was Abu Sufyan.
What are the four sacred months in the Islamic calendar, as ordained by Allah in the Quran, during which warfare and fighting are strictly prohibited to allow for peace and reflection?
The four sacred months are Dhul-Qa’dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab.
How does this differ from the ruling on large bodies of water?
Water in a small container becomes impure with even a small amount of impurity, while larger bodies of water (more than two qullahs) remain pure unless the impurity changes its smell, color, or taste.
What is the name of the gatekeeper of Jahannam?
The gatekeeper of Jahannam is Malik (AS).
What is the Sunnah order of cutting nails?
Start from the right hand index finger, then the middle finger, then the ring finger, the pinky finger then the pinky finger of the left hand, left hand ring finger, middle finger, index finger, thumb and end with the right hand thumb.
Did the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم get injured in any battle?
In the battle of Uhud the blow of a sword struck the blessed face of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم. This caused two links of his helmet to sink into his mubaarak face and one tooth to splinter, causing a gap to appear between his blessed teeth.
Did the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم carry out any chores?
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم would help his wives with household chores. He would clean and mend his own clothes. He would collect firewood for his aunties.
How many witnesses are required for the validity of a nikah, and what is their role in ensuring the marriage is recognized under Shariah?
Two male witnesses, or one male and two female witnesses, are required to witness and validate the nikah, ensuring it complies with Shariah law.
What is the first question that believers will be asked on the Day of Judgement regarding their Fardh duties?
The first question asked will be about their Salah (prayer).
1) Taking a Ghusl
2) cutting the nails
3) trimming the hair, moustache etc.
4) wearing clean clothes
5) applying Itr
6) going early for Jummah Salah
7) reciting Surah Kahf
8) using Miswak
9) walking to the Masjid
10) sitting close to the Imam, however if the rows are filled, do not jump shoulders
11) send salutations to the Prophet
12) make duaa
Name 5 miracles of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
1) the splitting of the moon, 2)animals he tendered giving more milk, 3)clouds shading him as he walked, 4)dust covering the eyes of the enemy, 5)his perspiration smelling sweet, 6)stones and trees making salaam to him, 7) the crying of the date trunk, 8) dried up wells becoming full of water, 9) bitter well water becoming sweet,
Who were the Asharah Mubasharah (whom the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم guaranteed paradise)?
1)Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, 2)Umar bin Al-Khattab, 3)Uthman ibn Affan, 4)Ali ibn Abi Talib, 5)Talha ibn Ubayd-Ullah, 6)Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, 7)Abdur-Rahman ibn Auf, 8)Sa'ad ibn Abi Waqqas, 9)Abu-Ubaida ibn al-Jarrah, 10) Said ibn Zayd