Pillars and Faith
What is the first pillar of Islām?
Shahādah (Declaration of faith)
Name one action that breaks wudū’.
Sleeping, passing wind, using the toilet, bleeding, laughing in Ṣalāh, vomiting a mouthful.
What direction must Muslim's face in prayer?
Towards Qibla in Mecca
Name one of the four main angels.
1.Jibril
2. Mika'il
3. Malakul mawt
4. Israfil
What does Fard mean?
Something that has to be done. It is an order from Allah (SWT) and is found in the Quran and Hadith.
Name two of the six articles of faith.
Belief in Allāh, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and destiny (Qadar).
How many farḍ acts are in wudū’?
4.
1. Washing the face from the hairline to the bottom of the chin and from one earlobe to the other.
2. Washing the arms, including the elbows.
3. Wiping a quarter of the head.
4. Washing both feet, including the ankles.
Name 2 fard requirements before beginning Salah?
1. Making Intention
2. Praying at the right time
3. Clean clothes, body, and place
4. Covering Awrah
Which angel brought revelation to the Prophets?
Angel Jibril
Name a Forbidden Prayer Time
During the time when the sun is rising, the sun is at its peak (midday), or when the sun is setting.
Which pillar requires giving charity?
Zakāh.
Name the three farḍ acts of ghusl.
Rinsing the mouth, rinsing the nose, washing the entire body.
Name 3 things that break Salah.
1. Anything that breaks Wudu
2. Talking/Laughing/Excessive Movement
3. Mistakes related to the Quran
4. Eating/Drinking
Name 2 books revealed before the Quran?
1. Tawrah (Torah) to Prophet Musa (AS)
2. Injil (Bible) to Prophet Issa (AS)
3. Zabur to Prophet Dawud (AS)
What is the difference between Sunnah and Nafl?
Sunnah is something the Prophet (PBUH) did, said, or encouraged.
Nafl is a good act that brings reward when it is done, but it is not punished if not done.
Sunnah are acts related to the Prophet (PBUH) and Nafl are just good acts that brings reward.
Belief in Qadar means belief in what?
Destiny (that everything happens by the will of Allāh).
What is tayammum and when is it allowed?
Dry ablution using soil/sand when water is unavailable.
What is the last sitting in Salah called?
Qa'dah Akhirah?
What makes the Quran different from the rest of the books given to the previous Prophets?
Name 3 recommended actions while fasting.
1. Perform Good Deeds throughout the day
2. Recite as much Quran as you can
3. Try not to lose your patience
List all five pillars of Islām in order.
Shahādah, Ṣalāh, Zakāh, Ṣawm, Ḥajj.
In wudū’, how much of the head must be wiped?
A quarter of the head.
Clean body, clothes, place, covering Awrah, facing the Qiblah, pray at the right time, making the right intention, Takbirat al-Tahrimah (1st Takbir), Qiyam (standing up), Qira'ah (Recitation of Quran), Ruku (Bowing), Sajdah (prostration), Qa'dah Akhirah (Last sitting)
What is the difference between a Prophet (Nabi) and a Messenger (Rasul)?
A Rasul (Messenger) received a new Shariah, and a Nabi (Prophet) continues to teach an existing Shariah
ex.) Prophet Ismael is a Nabi, he's continuing the message from Abraham
Muhammad (PBUH) is both
Every Prophet is a Nabi, but not every Prophet is a Rasul.
What night in Ramadan is better than 1,000 months?
Laylatul Qadr