Pillars of Islam
Zakat means ____.
To purify
Describe the special feature Prophet (saw) had on his body as the final messenger.
Seal of Prophethood - patch of skin, shaped like an egg, between his shoulder blades, hair was a different color than other hairpreciating His signs. And doing assignment 1!!!
Describe sabrun-jameel and how it related to Yaqub (as)
What does Al'A'laa mean?
The Most High
What does Taqwa mean?
God-consciousness
State the 5 books revealed by Allah and the Prophet they were sent to.
Suhuf (Scriptures) - Ibrahim (as)
Tawrah (Torah) - Musa (as)
Zabur (Psalms) - Dawud (as)
Injil (Bible) - Isa (as)
Quran - Muhammad (saw)
State 5 major signs of the Day of Judgement
Sun rising from the West
Splitting of the moon
Yajuj Majuj
Dajjal
Imam Mahdi
Return of Isa (as)
What should be recited when having a good vs bad dream?
Alhamdulillah
Say “A’udhu billah” + spit three times to your left
Where was Surah A'laa revealed?
Makkah
How can you demonstrate ihsan in prayer?
Pray as if you can see Allah. If that is difficult for you, know that Allah Sees you.
State the shahadah and the meaning
As-Shadu-Al-La-ilaaha-ill-Allahu-wa-as-Shadu-anna-Muhammadan-Abduhu-wa-Rasoolu (“I bear witness that there is no god besides Allah and Muhammad (saw) is His messenger”)
Who are the 5 Messengers of Strong Will?
Nuh (as)
Ibrahim (as)
Musa (as)
Isa (as)
Muhammad (saw)
Describe the dream of Yusuf (as) in childhood and how it came to life in the future.
12 stars, sun and moon bowing to him
When he became minister and his family bowed to him upon returning to Egypt
How many verses does Surah A'laa have?
19 verses
Name three Muslim inventors and their inventions
Al-Khawarizmi, Algebra
Al-Zahrawi, Surgerical tools
Al-Haitham, Camera
etc.
What is a person who practices Islam called? Iman? Ihsan?
Muslim, Mu’min, Muhsin
State the role of the following angels: Malik (as), Ridwan (as)
Malik (as) - Entrusted with Jannah (Paradise)
Ridwan (as) - Entrusted with Jahannum (Hellfire)
How did Musa (as) find Khidr? (hint: animal)
Fish left their hand and entered the sea in the place they were supposed to meet
What is the meaning of each word: "al-mar'aa", "thumma", "khalaqa"?
The pastures, then, He Created
Name the two largest ethnic groups of Muslims in China?
Han, Uyghur
State the 5 pillars of Islam and 6 pillars of Iman.
Shahadah, Salah, Fasting, Zakah, Hajj
Belief in Tawheed, Angels, Books, Messengers, The Last Day, Qadr
What are the 3 core aspects of Tawheed?
Oneness of Names and Attributes
Oneness of Lordship
Oneness of Divinity
Describe Qadr. Do humans have free will to do what they want?
Destiny
Yes - Allah has given us free will, but He is aware of what decisions we will make
Name 3 blessings of Allah mentioned in this Surah.
1. Allah Created us
2. Allah Guided us
3. Allah brings out the crops & causes them to die
4. Allah taught us the Qur'an
etc.
Someone from your group must recite at least 3 verses of Surah A'laa!
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