Islamic Studies
What percentage of our savings, if eligible do we pay for Zakat?
Muslims who are eligible to pay zakat must give 2.5% of their qualifying savings and wealth each year.
What Surah gives us the formula for success?
Surah Al-Asr.
What sound does Tanween make?
"an", "in", "un"
What do we say after we sneeze?
After sneezing, a Muslim says:
"Alhamdulillah" (ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ) — "All praise is due to Allah."
If someone hears you say "Alhamdulillah," they reply:
"Yarhamuk Allah" (يَرْحَمُكَ ٱللَّٰهُ) — "May Allah have mercy on you."
The person who sneezed then responds:
"Yahdikum Allah wa yuslihu balakum" (يَهْدِيكُمُ ٱللَّٰهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُمْ) — "May Allah guide you and set your affairs right."
How many times are the Prophets Esa, Zakariya, and Zulkifl mentioned by name in the Quran? 3X POINTS
Esa: 25 times
Zakariya: 7 times
Zulkifl: 2 times
How many times do we circle the Kabah during Tawaf?
During Tawaf, Muslims circle the Kabah 7 Times in a counterclockwise direction.
Which Surah was revealed in response to the Quraysh's proposal of compromise?
It was revealed when the Quraysh proposed that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ worship their idols for a year, and they would worship Allah for a year. The Surah firmly rejected this compromise in matters of faith.
What is Madd?
Bonus 2X points: What are the letters of Madd?
Madd means to lengthen or stretch the sound of certain letters.
What is the reward for smiling at you Muslim brother or sister?
Smiling at your Muslim brother or sister is considered an act of Sadaqah (charity).
Which student's name comes from the same Arabic root as Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim?
Arham!
What are the 6 Pillars of Iman (Faith)?
Belief in Allah
Belief in the Angels
Belief in the Books of Allah
Belief in the Prophets and Messengers
Belief in the Day of Judgment
Belief in Divine Decree (Qadar)—that everything happens by Allah's knowledge and will.
What is Al-Kawthar?
Al-Kawthar is a river in Paradise that Allah gave to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It also symbolizes the abundant blessings and goodness Allah granted him.
What is a double letter sound called?
Shaddah
What are the Sunnahs (mannerisms) of eating?
Say Bismillah, eat with your right hand, eat from what is in front of you. Say Alhamdulillah after eating.
What is one of the gates of Jannah?
One of the gates of Jannah is Ar-Rayyan, the gate through which those who regularly fast will enter.
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, "The best deeds are those that are done..."?
"The best deeds are those that are done consistently, even if they are small."
What are the four Names of Allah mentioned in Surah Al-Fatihah and Surah Al-Ikhlas?
Ar-Rahman
Ar-Rahim
Al-Malik
As-Samad
Which letter can sometimes be pronounced heavy and sometimes light?
The letter Ra (ر) can be pronounced heavy (tafkhim) or light (tarqiq) depending on the vowel and surrounding letters.
Duaa when entering the masjid?
"O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy."
اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Can you name all the members of group 5B?
Arham, Ayaat, Esa, Izayan, Rayan, Sarosh, Zakariya, Zulkifl
+ Br. Muhammad
What quality did the Ansar show toward the Muhajirun?
Ithar - selflessness, meaning they put the needs of others before their own, even when they themselves were in need.
Which three Syrah's end with a letter that has qalqalah?
1. Surah Al-Ikhlas
2. Surah Al-Falaq
3. Surah Al-Masad
What are the letters of Qalqalah?
What are the rights of one Muslim over another Muslim?
1). Return the greeting of Salam.
2). Accept invitations.
3). Give sincere advice.
4). Say "Yarhamuk Allah" after they sneeze and say "Alhamdulillah."
5). Visit the sick.
6). Attend the funeral.
How many Ayaat (verses) are in the Quran?
6,236 Ayaat