Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام
Who was Prophet Yusuf’s father?
Prophet Ya‘qub عليه السلام.
What tool from the Sunnah is used to clean the teeth?
The miswak.
What does najasah mean?
Physical impurity that Islamic teachings require Muslims to remove.
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Qur’an.
What did Yusuf see bowing to him in his childhood dream?
Eleven stars, the sun and the moon.
Name two practices from the Sunan al-Fitrah.
Accept any two correct examples, such as:
Name two examples of najasah.
Examples include urine, faeces, blood, vomit and dog saliva. Accept examples consistent with what students have been taught.
How many daily obligatory prayers do Muslims perform?
Five.
Where did Yusuf’s brothers leave him?
They left him in a well.
What should Muslims regularly do to their fingernails and toenails?
Keep them trimmed and clean.
Which three things must be free from najasah when performing salah?
The body, clothing and place of prayer.
Name the five pillars of Islam.
Shahadah, salah, zakah, fasting Ramadan and Hajj.
What did the seven healthy cows and seven thin cows represent?
Seven years of good harvest followed by seven years of severe famine.
Name three Sunan al-Fitrah practices involving body hair.
Trimming the moustache, growing the beard, removing armpit hair and removing pubic hair. Accept any three.
What should you do if najasah gets onto your clothing before salah?
Wash the affected area until the najasah has been removed before performing salah.
What is the difference between a prophet and an angel?
A prophet is a human being chosen by Allah to guide people. An angel is a creation of Allah made from light that always obeys Him.
How did Yusuf respond when he was reunited with the brothers who had harmed him, and what lesson does this teach us?
Yusuf forgave his brothers and did not take revenge. This teaches forgiveness, mercy, patience and trusting Allah.
Explain two ways the Sunan al-Fitrah benefit both an individual and the wider community.
Possible benefits include cleanliness, reducing unpleasant smells, preventing dirt from collecting, improving personal dignity, following the Sunnah and avoiding discomfort to others.
Explain the difference between najasah and ordinary dirt, giving an example of each.
Najasah is a specific physical impurity recognised by Islamic law, such as urine. Ordinary dirt may be unpleasant but is not necessarily najasah, such as soil or dust.
Name the six articles of faith and explain one of them.
Belief in: