Salah
What happens if you pray fast? What is one way we can pray slower?
Your salah is not counted. To pray slower, you can say Subhanallah a few times between the steps.
What is a FARD act? What happens if you do it? What happens if you don't do it?
Mandatory act. Do it, you get reward. Don't do it, you get sin.
Why do you have to stick to one madhab?
If we randomly choose rulings from multiple, it can lead to picking and choosing based on our desires. Also, lack of consistency can cause contradictions because each Mujtahid had a different method to extract his rulings.
Does "differences of opinion" mean we Muslims are divided?
No, Allah allowed there to be differences as a Mercy from Him, so there could be more flexibility in the religion. On the DOJ, everyone will be right.
What is "Shukr"?
gratitude/ thankfulness
What 3 timings is it makruh (not allowed) to pray?
During sunrise, midday, and sunset
What is a NAFL act? What happens if you do it? What happens if you don't do it?
Optional act. Do it, you get reward. Don't do it, you get nothing.
Name one Mujtahid
Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Shafi'i, Imam Malik, Imam Ahmad
Which Madhab do Desis usually follow?
Hanafi
How can you turn ANY act into an act of worship? Give an example.
Through Niyyah (intention.) Ex. "I am sleeping so I can have energy to worship Allah tomorrow."
What is the timing for Salat al-Ishraq and Salat al-Duha?
Ishraq: 1st half of morning. Duha: 2nd half of the morning
What is a SUNNAH act? What happens if you do it? What happens if you don't do it?
Optional act that the Prophet (saw) would do a lot. Do it, you get reward. Don't do it, you get sin if you constantly ignore it.
What is a Muqallid?
follower of a Mujtahid
What is "Ikhtilaf"
when scholars have differences of opinion
What is a "Khalifah"?
New leader of the Muslims after the Prophet (saw) passed away. When one Khalifah passed away, someone else would become the new Khalifah.
What are two Nafl prayers we can pray in the morning?
Salat al-Ishraq and Salat ad-Duha
Define Sunnah Ghayr Mu'akkadah
Non-emphasized Sunnah, i.e a Sunnah the Prophet (saw) didn't encourage so much. It's still very rewarding to do, but it's ok if you don't.
What is a Muhaddith?
a scholar who specializes in Hadith
What is a Faqih?
a scholar who specializes in Fiqh (science of how to derive rulings [fiqh])
Tell a story of one of the Prophet (saw)'s characteristics. Hint: Remember, you made plays based off of these
Explain how many rakat the Prophet (saw) would pray for Tahajjud
11 (8 rakat Nafl + 3 rakat Witr)
Define Sunnah Mu'akkadah
Emphasized Sunnah, i.e a Sunnah the Prophet (saw) REALLY encouraged us to do. You have to try your best to stick to it. If you constantly don't do it, you can get sin.
What is a Mujtahid?
a scholar who mastered ALL the Islamic sciences. He can establish a "school of thought" (madhab)
What is a Mufti?
a scholar who specializes in giving rulings to people based on their specific situations
What does "Muslim" mean?
someone who submits (to God)