Dhul Hijjah Days
What is the name of the Islamic month that has Eid al-Adha?
Dhul Hijjah
What number day of Dhul Hijjah is the Day of Arafah?
9th
What does “Eid al-Adha” mean?
Festival of Sacrifice
What is Hajj?
A pilgrimage to Makkah.
True or False: Saying “SubhanAllah” is a good deed.
True
How many special days are there at the beginning of Dhul Hijjah?
10 days
What important event happens on the Day of Arafah during Hajj?
Pilgrims stand at the plain of Arafah to make du’a.
Which Prophet’s story is remembered on Eid al-Adha?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
How often must Muslims perform Hajj if they are able?
Once in a lifetime.
What is a good deed you can do for your parents during Dhul Hijjah?
Help them, obey them, or make du’a for them.
What does the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) say about the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah?
They are the best days for doing good deeds.
What is a highly recommended act for non-Hajj Muslims on the Day of Arafah?
Fasting
What animal can be sacrificed during Eid al-Adha?
Sheep, goat, cow, or camel
What do pilgrims wear during Hajj?
Ihram (white cloths for men)
What’s the reward for giving charity during Dhul Hijjah?
You get blessings and more rewards from Allah.
What should Muslims try to do more during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah?
Pray, fast, give charity, and do dhikr (remember Allah).
What reward is promised for fasting on Arafah?
Sins forgiven for the previous and next year.
What are the 3 parts the meat of the sacrificed animal should be divided into?
amily, friends/neighbors, and the poor.
What is the name of the black cube-shaped building Muslims pray towards?
Kaaba
What phrase is often said during Dhul Hijjah? ("Allah is the greatest...")
Allahu Akbar, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah
True or False: The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are better than the last 10 days of Ramadan.
True (According to many scholars for general good deeds)
What was the big event that happened to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on the Day of Arafah?
He gave his final sermon.
What is the name of the special prayer Muslims perform on Eid morning?
Salat al-Eid
Name one of the places visited during Hajj other than Arafah.
Answers vary, possible answers:
Mina, Muzdalifah, or Kaaba
What’s the name of the special dhikr said loudly during Dhul Hijjah and especially after prayers?
Takbeer Tashreeq