Cleanliness In Islam, Wudu, Ghusl, and Tayammun
What did Prophet Muhammad say was half of faith?
Cleanliness
What are the four Farzs of Wudu?
Washing the face, washing the arms (including elbows), wiping the part of the head, and washing the feet with the ankles.
Why is it easier to prove that something exists than to prove it doesn’t?
Because you only need to show it in one place, but to prove it doesn’t exist, you’d have to search everywhere.
What animal helped the scorpion cross the river?
A frog
What did Prophet Ibrahim's father do for work?
He made statues (idols) for the people of Babylon to worship.
What are angels made of?
Angels are made of light (or Nur)
In the Quran, what type of drinks were forbidden?
Drinks including alcohol.
What is Satan really?
An arrogant Jinn.
Name the two types of cleanliness that Islam teaches us to have
Physical and Spiritual
When do we perform Tayammun instead of Wudu?
When there is no water, or the water is not safe to use.
In the lesson, how many doors of the "palace" are said to be open to show signs of God?
999 doors
What dangerous animal was about to harm the sleeping man?
A snake
What made Prophet Ibrahim different from the other people in his town?
He didn't believe in idols. He also proved to people why they are not the right path.
Who is the angel that brought Allah's message to the prophets?
Jibreel (Gabriel)
What does Mubah mean?
Actions that are permitted but not required or forbidden.
What is Satan and Human made out of respectively?
Smokeless fire/ clay.
Before we pray, we must make sure three things are clean. What are they?
Our body, our clothes, and the place where we pray.
What are three Farzs of Ghusl?
Rinsing the mouth, washing the nostrils, and washing the whole body without leaving a dry spot.
What does the "closed door" in the palace story really represent?
A person's spiritual blindness or denial.
What lesson did Dhu'n-Nun learn from the scorpion and frog story?
Allah protects people even when they don't see it.
From Prophet Ibrahim's story, what has Alllah put inside us to look for?
Allah made us naturally curious and wanting something that lasts forever. This makes us want to learn and find what is truly eternal -Allah- so we can be happy.
Which angel will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment?
Israfeel (Raphael)
For meat to be halal how does the animal need to be slaughtered?
They need to be slaughtered in the name of Allah.
What does Satan do when he hears the call to prayer?
Runs way to distance like that of Rauha
What should we check before taking ghusl?
Make sure there's no nail polish, paint, or barrier on the skin
What breaks Tayammun?
Finding water or anything that breaks wudu.
When we see amazing patterns in nature — like the stars, the human body, or snowflakes — what can we understand from that?
That such perfect design and order show there is a wise and powerful Creator behind them.
Why didn't Mahmud Hudai slaughter the chicken?
Because Allah can see everywhere -- there's nowhere to hide.
How could someone prove the existence of Allah using common sense, like Prophet Ibrahim did?
When Prophet Ibrahim saw the moon and stars appear and then disappear, he realized they couldn't be God. So, Allah must be beyond the universe-- the one who created everything, including the Big Bang.
What is the main job of angels in Islam?
To worship Allah and carry out His commands.
How can we consume things like Gelatin and enzymes?
The source has to be Halal and we have to make sure it is clean (certified).
Why didn't Satan prostrate before Adam when Allah told his angels to do so?
His arrogance won and he said that he is better than humans.
What do Wudu, Ghusl, and Tayammum all have in common?
They all purify a Muslim and allow them to pray or recite the Qur’an.
What does tayammun show about Islam?
Islam makes worship easy and not difficult.
Why are the prophets also considered a proof of God's existence?
Because their message and miracles prove and announce God's Oneness.
How does remebering that Allah always sees and hears us change the way a believer behaves when they're alone?
It helps them stay honest, avoid wrong actions, and do good even in private, knowing that Allah is always watching and aware of their intentions.
What does Surah Ikhlas teach us?
It says that Allah is One and needs nothing from anyone. He wasn't born and doesn't have children. He has always existed, and nothing can be compared to him.
What are two angels that question people in the Grave?
Munkar and Nakeer.
How can something that is normally Haram be considered Mubah?
Zaururet, (death, hunger, sickness).
What happened to Satan when he didn't prostrate before Adam.
Satan was fired from divine mercy because he rebelled against Allah's direct order.