Arkan al-Iman (Articles of Faith)
How many articles of faith are there in Islam?
Six.
What tribe did the Prophet ﷺ come from, and why was that significant for his mission?
Quraysh — a respected and powerful tribe that gave credibility and protection to his message.
If najāsah (impurity) gets on your clothes, do you need to redo your wudū’?
No — wudū’ is still valid. You only need to clean the impurity from your clothes or body before praying.
What was the first surah revealed to the Prophet ﷺ?
Surah Al-‘Alaq (first five verses)
What does the word Tawheed literally mean, and why is it the foundation of all belief?
It means “to make one” — affirming Allah’s Oneness in His Lordship, Worship, and Names & Attributes; it’s the foundation of Islam.
Which angel is responsible for blowing the trumpet on the Day of Judgment?
Israfil.
What was the pledge at ‘Aqabah about, and why was it important?
The people of Madinah pledged to support and protect the Prophet ﷺ — paving the way for the Hijrah.
What is a disliked act in Islam called?
Makrūh.
Which surah of the Qur’an does not begin with “Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim”?
Surah At-Tawbah
Define Shirk and give one example of major and one of minor shirk
Shirk = associating partners with Allah. Major: praying to someone other than Allah; minor: showing off in worship.
Give two examples of unseen creations that Muslims must believe in.
Angels and Jinn.
What was the first battle that the Muslims lost in Islam?
The Battle of Uhud.
What are two main differences between Jumu‘ah (Friday) prayer and Dhuhr prayer?
Jumu‘ah has two rak‘ahs instead of four and includes a khutbah (sermon) before the prayer.
Which Prophet is mentioned the most times in the Qur’an?
Prophet Musa (Moses) ﷺ.
What is Tawheed al-Uluhiyyah?
Uluhiyyah = singling out Allah in worship (what we do to worship Allah)
Of the four holy books mentioned in the Qur’an, which was revealed first?
The Torah.
How many times did the Prophet ﷺ perform Hajj in his lifetime?
Once — the Farewell Hajj (Hajjat al-Wada‘).
What is the minimum travel distance that allows a person to shorten prayers (qasr)?
About 48 miles (77 kilometers).
What does the term Sunnah mean in relation to the Prophet ﷺ?
The Prophet’s sayings, actions, and approvals that guide Muslims.
What is anthropomorphism in Aqeedah, and why is it rejected in Islam?
Attributing human qualities to Allah. It’s rejected because Allah says “There is nothing like unto Him” (42:11), so His attributes are unique.
Which Prophet was sent to the people of Thamūd?
Prophet Ṣāliḥ (عليه السلام)
What was the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, and what lesson does it teach us about leadership?
A peace treaty with Quraysh that showed the Prophet’s wisdom and patience — accepting short-term loss for long-term success and da‘wah.
How many sunnah mu’akkadah (emphasized sunnah) prayers are linked to the five daily prayers?
Twelve rak‘ahs in total.
Which surah contains “Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim” inside the surah itself, not only at the beginning?
Surah An-Naml (27:30), in the letter of Prophet Sulayman to the Queen of Sheba.
Define Ta’wīl
Ta’wīl = figurative interpretation of texts