Hadeeth
What is the central text that records the sayings and actions of the prophet peace be upon him, used as a guide for Muslims?
Hadith (Sunnah)
What are the seven parts of the body that touch the ground during sujud (prostration)?
The forehead, the palms of the hands, the knees, and the tips of the toes.
How was Muhammad peace be upon him known in his society?
He was known as:
Assadiq Al-Amin
(Truthful & trustworthy)
What is the surah that, if recited three times, is considered as if the entire Qur’an has been recited?
Al-Ikhlas
Between the first call for prayer and performing the prayer there is another call. What is it?
Iqamah
When is a servant closest to his Lord?
When he is prostrating in prayer.
Name three things we must do before performing Salah (prayer).
1. Intention,
2. Cleanliness (Wudu' or Ghusl),
3. Facing the Qibla (direction of prayer)
What does the "seal of the prophets" mean in relation to prophet Muhammad?
The final prophet in Islam
The verse 'Doomed (to ruin) is every such person who slanders others and backbites them habitually' is the beginning of which Surah?
Surah Al-Humazah
How many prayers were there before it was reduced to 5?
50 prayers
What benefit comes from praying the 4 voluntary sunnah prayers before and after the Dhuhr (noon) prayer?
Protection from Hellfire.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Whoever prays four (rak’ahs) before Dhuhr and four after it, the Fire will not touch him.” (Al-Nasaa’i 1817 and al-Tirmidhi 428)
When does the Imam recite silently during the Friday prayer?
If Friday coincides with the Day of Arafat, the Friday prayer is performed silently during Dhuhr (noon prayer).
Abu Lahab
Which surah is named after one of the pillars of Islam?
Surah Al-Hajj
How much of one’s wealth must be given as Zakat?
2.5%
There are two statements that are light for the tongue to remember, yet heavy in the scales, and they are dear to the Merciful. What are these statements?
1.SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi (Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Him)
2.SubhanAllahi al-`Adheem (Glory be to Allah, the Almighty)
What can be given as a gift but not sold?
The meat of the sacrifice. It can be given to family, friends, and the poor as gifts or charity, but it cannot be sold.
Which of Khadijah's (r.a.) daughters migrated to Abyssinia with her husband Uthman bin Affan?
Ruqaiyyah
Who was the first companion to publicly or loudly recite the Qur’an?
Abdullah ibn Masood (RA)
What does "Shirk" refer to in Islam?
Associating partners with Allah
What was learned from the earliest prophecy according to the Prophet Muhammad?
If you feel no shame, then do as you wish.
إن لم تستح فاصنع ما شئت
What is the name of the prayer that is specifically offered during a solar eclipse, and how is it performed?
The prayer offered during a solar eclipse is called Salat al-Kusuf. It consists of two rak'ahs (units) and is performed with a prolonged recitation in each rak'ah, followed by bowing (ruku') and prostration (sujud).
Who was called the Mother of the Poor?
Zaynab Bint Khuzayma (ra)
Which surahs mention the name 'Yusuf' (3 Surahs)?
Surah Yusuf, Al-An'am, Ghafir
Who conquered al-Andalus and how many years did Muslims rule it?
Tariq bin Ziyad, for 781 solar years