Quran
This surah does NOT begin with “Bismillah,” unlike almost all other surahs.
What is Surah Tawbah?
This core belief in Islam affirms the absolute oneness of Allah in His essence, attributes, and worship, and it stands in direct opposition to associating any partners with Him.
What is Tawhid and Shirk?
This term refers to a prophet who receives revelation from Allah but does not necessarily bring a new law or scripture, instead following the message of previous messengers.
This faculty drives human wants such as food, comfort, and attraction, and must be guided so it does not lead to excess or sin.
What is Desire (Shahwah)?
This is the Principal of Al-Muntadhir Study Centre
Who is Zaffar Bhayani?
This surah is the only one in the Qur’an that contains two mentions of “Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim.”
What is Surah an-Naml?
This quality shown by Nabi Yusuf (a) when resisting temptation in the palace of Egypt is a key lesson in self-restraint and obedience to Allah.
What is Taqwa / self-control?
This term refers to a messenger of Allah who is given a new divine law or scripture to convey to their people.
This faculty of the soul helps a person distinguish right from wrong and is strengthened through knowledge, reflection, and self-control.
What is Aql?
This is the first thing students are usually expected to do when they enter Madrasah each Sunday before classes begin.
What is 'put phones away'?
This verse is known as “Ayat al-Kursi” and is found in Surah Al-Baqarah. What is its verse number?
What is 2:255
This Islamic principle requires believers to maintain modesty by lowering the gaze and avoiding unnecessary mixing with the opposite gender.
What is haya (modesty)?
In this well-known saying of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), he states that he is leaving behind two weighty things for guidance after him: the Qur’an and his Ahlul Bayt (a), and emphasizes that holding onto both will prevent misguidance.
What is Hadith al-Thaqalayn?
When this faculty is uncontrolled, it leads to aggression and revenge, but when balanced, it helps protect truth and justice.
What is Anger?
This place mysteriously grows every Sunday with hoodies, water bottles, and books that students swear they “just had in their hand.”
What is 'Lost and Found'?
This verse of the Qur’an, revealed in Surah Al-Ma’idah, refers to the event where Imam Ali (a) gave charity while in ruku, and is understood by many scholars as affirming his special spiritual authority
What is Ayatul Wilayah?
In Islamic funeral rites, the deceased is washed using this specific sequence of substances in order.
What are Sidr water, camphor water, and plain water?
This principle was the foundation of Imam Ali (a)’s rule as caliph, emphasized in his governance, letters (especially to Malik al-Ashtar), and conduct, where he insisted on fairness even when it went against personal or political interest.
What is Justice?
In Islamic ethics, the ideal personality is achieved when the intellect governs anger and desire in this balanced state.
What is i'tidal / balance?
This is the common “superpower” students suddenly gain right when Qur'an class ends at 11:30 am, but never seem to have at 10:30 am.
What is energy / being fully awake?
This is the exact Islamic date on which the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) declared: “For whomever I am his master, Ali is his master,"
What is 18th Dhul Hijjah
In Islamic law, performing the ritual washing (Ghusl), providing and preparing s shroun (Kafan), and carrying out the burial (Dafan) of a deceased Muslim is classified as this type of communal obligation.
What is Wajib Kifayi?
During the Major Occultation, believers are guided in religious rulings through this process of deriving Islamic law from the Qur’an and Hadith by qualified scholars until the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (aj).
What is Ijtihad?
When all faculties of the soul are properly balanced, a person develops this overall quality of character that reflects inner spiritual health.
What is Good Character?
This special day is when students show up a little more excited than usual, teachers smile a little more, and recognition is given for effort, character, and achievement throughout the year.
What is Awards Day?