Islamic Studies
What is the meaning of Allah’s name Al-Khaliq?
The Creator.
Explanation: Al-Khaliq means Allah is the One who created everything. Allah created all people, animals, the earth, the sky, and everything else.
What is the meaning of the Shahadah?
There is no god worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad ﷺ is the Messenger of Allah.
Explanation: The Shahadah is the testimony of faith and the first pillar of Islam.
What is the Arabic word for fasting
Sawm
Explanation: Sawm is the Arabic word for fasting, especially in Ramadan.
Which prophet received the Tawrah (Torah)?
Musa عليه السلام
Explanation: Allah revealed the Tawrah to Musa عليه السلام.
What was the name of the Prophet’s father?
Abdullah
Explanation: The father of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was Abdullah.
What is the name given to smaller books that were sent to other prophets
Scrolls (Suhuf)
Explanation: Suhuf means scrolls or smaller scriptures revealed to some prophets. These were the scrolls revealed to Prophets like Ibrahim and before the major books. Apart from books, some prophets were given scrolls. These scrolls were smaller than the four holy books.
What does Tawhid mean?
Believing that Allah is One and only Allah deserves worship.
Explanation: Tawhid means Allah is One, he has no partner, and only Allah deserves to be worshipped. It is the most important foundation in Islam.
What month comes before the Ramadan?
Sha'ban
What kind of work were the people of Prophet Shu’ayb عليه السلام known for?
A:
They were known for trade and selling in the market.
Explanation: The people of Prophet Shu’ayb عليه السلام were known for buying and selling. Prophet Shu’ayb عليه السلام warned them not to cheat in trade, weights, and measures, but many of them cheated in weights and measures.
What is the migration from Makkah to Madinah called in Arabic?
Hijrah
Explanation: The migration is known as the Hijrah.
In which city, did the People of the 'Ad live?
Iram
Explain: The people of 'Ad lived in a city or region often referred to as Iram of the Pillars (Iram Dhat al-Imad)
In modern day, it is known as Wādī Ramm, also Wādī al-Ramm, known also as the Valley of the Moon or Red mountains in the southern of Jordan
Which pillar of Islam is only required for those who are able
Hajj
Explanation: Hajj is required once in a lifetime for those who can afford and manage it.
In Ramadan, what is the special night that is better than a thousand months?
Laylatul Qadr.
Explanation: Laylatul Qadr is one of the greatest nights of the year.
What was the main message that all of the prophets including Prophet Ibrahim, Adam, Nuh, Muhammad delivered to their people?
To worship Allah alone.
Explanation: All of the prophets taught their people to believe in and worship Allah alone
What do we call the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Sunnah
Explanation: The Sunnah is the way, teachings, and example of the Prophet ﷺ.
How many times will the angel Israfil عليه السلام blow the trumpet, and what happens each time?
Twice, first the world ends, then the Day of Judgement begins.
Explanation: Israfil عليه السلام will blow the trumpet two times. The first blow ends life in this world, and the second blow begins the Day of Judgement.
How many pillars or articles of Iman and what are they?
Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and Divine Decree (al-Qadr).
What act of worship means staying in the masjid to focus on worship in the last part of Ramadan?
I‘tikaf
Explanation: I‘tikaf means staying in the masjid to focus on worship, increase prayer, du‘a, dhikr, and Qur’an especially in the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Which prophet was raised to the heavens and will return before the Last Day?
Prophet Isa عليه السلام
Explanation: Muslims believe Isa عليه السلام was raised by Allah and will return before the Last Day.
But they neither killed nor crucified him—it was only made to appear so. They certainly did not kill him. Rather, Allah raised him up to Himself. This is different from Christian belief, because Muslims do not believe he is God or the son of God. We believe he is a great prophet of Allah.
What special night di the Prophet Muhammad travel from Makkah to Jerusalem and then up to heavens?
Isra and Mi'raj
Explanation: Isra and Mi'raj was a miracle when the Prophet Muhammad went on a night journey. First, he traveled form Makkah to Jerusalem, and then he went up to the heavens to meet Allah. This is when the five daily prayers were given to Muslims
What are the three questions that will be asked in the grave?
1. Who is your Lord?
2. What is your religion?
3. Who is your Prophet?
This part of Iman means believing in Al-Qadr. What is Al-Qadr?
Al-Qadr means believing that both blessings and tests (the good of it and the bad of it) happen by Allah’s knowledge and wisdom.
Explanation:
When we say we believe in al-Qadr, we mean we believe in the good of it and the bad of it — meaning the things we like and the things we do not like are all known by Allah and happen by His permission and wisdom.
Allah can bring wisdom, growth, purification, and reward even through hardship. Good times should make us thankful, and hard times should make us patient.
How many days is it recommended to fast in Shawwal after Ramadan?
Six days
Explanation: It is recommended to fast six days in Shawwal after Ramadan. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that whoever fasts Ramadan and then follows it with six days of Shawwal will be rewarded as if they fasted for the whole year. This is why fasting six days in Shawwal is a well-known sunnah.
Which prophet was both a king and a prophet, and could understand the speech of animals?
Sulayman عليه السلام
Explanation: Allah gave Sulayman عليه السلام wisdom, kingdom, and special miracles.
Which companion was the first male to accept Islam?
Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه
Explanation: Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه was among the earliest and greatest companions.