Definitions
What is "Taharah?"
Purity or cleanliness
True or False: When you enter the bathroom, you enter with your left foot.
True!
Name one thing that is considered najs or impure?
Blood
Urine and Feces
Saliva of a dog
All parts of a pig
What is "Miswak?"
A stick used to clean teeth like a toothbrush. The Prophet peace be upon him used to use it.
True or False: Using both water and toilet paper is the best way to clean yourself after you use the toilet.
True! Using both together makes sure you are all clean
Fill in the blank: The Prophet peace be upon him said: Cleanliness is _____ of faith (iman).
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Cleanliness is HALF of faith.
What is "Wudu?"
The ritual washing, or ablution, where you wash certain parts of the body before prayer and other acts of worship.
True or False: You MUST make wudu before every single prayer
False. Unless your wudu was broken, you do not need to repeat wudu before each prayer
Recite the Dua for Entering the Bathroom.
(بِسْمِ اللَّهِ). اللَّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَعُـوذُ بِـكَ مِـنَ الْخُـبْثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ.
(Bismil-lah) allahumma innee aAAoothu bika minal-khubthi wal-khaba-ith
(In the name of Allah) O Allah, I take refuge with you from all evil and evil-doers
What is "Najasah?"
Physical impurity, things that are considered unclean and must be removed from yourself, clothing, and environment in order to become pure.
True or False: Blood on your clothes breaks your wudu
False. Blood is considered najs, or impure, meaning you must remove it from your clothing and environment before doing acts of worship such as prayer BUT it does not break your wudu.
What should you say after wudu?
The Shahadah!
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever performs Wudu' and does it well, then says: "Ashhadu an la ilaha ill-Allah was ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh (I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is his slave and Messenger)," eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him, and he may enter through whichever one he wishes.'"
What is "Istinja and Istijmar?"
Cleaning ourselves after using the toilet using water and toilet paper.
True or False: The first step of wudu is washing your face
False! The first step of wudu is INTENTION. This is the first step of wudu and every act of worship in Islam.
Name three things that break your wudu
Using the bathroom (Urine or stool)
Passing Gas
Deep sleep
Fainting, become unconscious
Eating Camel Meat