Aqeedah and Tawheed
What is the MOST important thing for a Muslim to believe in and say? And define it.
Tawheed means that we worship no one but Allah
Why did Allah send all the Prophets?
To teach Tawheed to the people. To guide them to Allah's path and follow His commands.
The Prophet (saw) said " Actions are by ______" . What does it mean?
intentions; and you will be rewarded based on your intention.
If you did it for Allah you will be rewarded. If you don't, you will not be rewarded.
What is the meaning of Fiqh in Islam?
Fiqh means deep understanding of the religion. To understand its rules and laws.
Which two Prophets built the Kabah together (hint: father and son)
Ibrahim and his son Ismail (as)
What is the greatest sin that will take you out of Islam? Define it.
Shirk. Shirk means to worship another god with Allah (to make partners with Allah in worship)
How many Prophets are mentioned in the Quran?
25
The Prophet (saw) said " The best among you are those who_____ " (hint: Quran)
Those who learn the Quran and teach it to others.
What percentage of Zakat must every eligible Muslim pay?
2.5 %
Which Sahabi narrated the most Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) and how many?
Abu Huraira (r) and he narrated over 5 thousand ahadith.
The Quran is the _____ of Allah.
The speech of Allah.
Who is the seal of all the Prophets?
Prophet Muhammad (saw). Seal means the last, he is the seal of all the Prophets, the last one.
The Prophet (saw) said " The best among you are those who _____" (hint: Quran)
Those who learn the Quran and teach it to others.
who are the eight categories of people in the Quran eligible to receive Zakat?
Who are the Sahaba and why must we love and respect them?
Because they are the companions of the Prophet saw who met him and believed in him and supported him. They are the best people after the Prophet (saw) so we must follow them, love them, and respect them.
Tawheed has two parts that you must do. What are they?
What duaa did Prophet Yunus say in the belly of the whale that Allah listened to and saved him?
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
There is no god that deserves to be worshipped except you , Glory be to You, I was one of the wrongdoers.
If you fast during Ramadan or stand during the night prayer in Ramadan with two things all your sins are forgiven. What are they?
1. Iman - Sincere belief in Allah
2. Ihtisab - Hoping for Allah's reward.
There are 9 conditions that need to be met for a person's salah to be valid and accepted. Name at least 4.
1. One must be Muslim
2. He must be sane and conscious
3. He must be of the age of maturity
4.Removal of ritual impurity- He must have wudhu and have taken ghusl if necessary
5. Removal of filth - There must be no impurities on his body, clothes or place of prayer
6. He must cover his 'awrah.
7. It must be the right time for the prayer he is performing
8. His entire body must be facing the Qiblah.
9. He must have the intention for the prayer in his heart
Who are the 4 Khalifas after the Prophet (saw) and why are they special?
1. Abu Bakr
2. Umar
3. Uthman
4. Ali
May Allah be pleased with them all. They are the best people in the world after Prophet Muhammad (saw) and all the other Prophets.
What are the 3 types of Tawheed.
1. Tawheed Rububiyyah- Allah's actions are alone, He is alone in what He does. (ex: Gives life,gives death,sends rain, cures you, etc)
2. Tawheed Uluhiyyah- Our actions for Allah are alone and only for him. (ex: Our prayer,fasting,reading Quran, giving zakat is only done for Allah )
3. Tawheed al-Asmaa wa-Sifaat means believing in Allah’s perfect names and qualities as He has told us in the Quran and through the Prophet Muhammad We don't change their meanings, compare them to anything else, or try to understand how they are.
What is the special intercession granted to Prophet Muhammad (saw) that no other prophet will receive, and what is its significance?
The greatest intercession, which is al-maqam al-mahmud, which the earlier and later generations will ask the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to intercede for them with their Lord so that the day of Judgement may begin.
Who are the 7 types of people that Prophet Muhammad (saw)mentioned will be shaded under Allah's throne on the Day of Judgment when there will be no shade except His?
What are the key requirements and recommended actions for the proper slaughter of an animal according to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
1. The Slaughterer Must Be Muslim or a Person of the Book
2. Saying the Name of Allah (Bismillah, Allahu Akbar)
3. Kindness to the Animal
4. Cut the neck to let the blood flow out (cut the jugular veins, windpipe, and esophagus).
5. Facing the animal towards the Qiblah during slaughter is recommended.
Who were the ten sahaba given the glad tidings of Jannah in one Hadith?