Quran: Surah Al-Ghaashiyah
The Overwhelming Event, which refers to the Day of Judgement.
What is the meaning of 'Aqeedah'?
Islamic creed, our core beliefs as Muslims that we hold in our hearts with absolute certainty
What is the meaning of Fiqh?
List 2 male Sahabah & 2 female Sahabiyah.
Aisha (RA), Umm Salamah (RA), etc
What month is Islamic Heritage Month in Canada?
October
Where was this Surah revealed?
Makkah
List the 5 pillars of Islam.
Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj
Rainwater, bodies of water (seas, rivers, streams, lakes, etc), water from the ground, water from melted snow / hail, tap water
List the 4 Al-Khulafah Al-Rashidun.
Abu Bakr (RA), Umar (RA), Uthman (RA), Ali (RA)
What discoveries was Al-Khawarizmi known for? (list 2)
Algebra & algorithms
What is the name of the food that the people of Jahannam will be given to eat? Describe it.
Daree', it is a dried fruit with thorns that tastes bad & is poisonous
List the 6 pillars of Iman.
Belief in Allah (SWT), the Angels, the Books, the Messengers, the Last Day, Qadar
What is the basic rule when deciding if mixed water is pure?
Basic Rule: if water becomes overwhelmed by another solid / liquid, it CAN’T be used for purification
What quality was Abu Ubayddah (RA) known for?
He spent his money modestly
What did the commandment of Salah allows Muslims to discover? (mention 2 things)
Muslims engaged in mathematics, geography, & science to calculate accurate Salah times & find the Qiblah
When did the Prophet (SAW) like to recite this Surah?
HINT: one of them is a blessed day in the week, the other is a celebration
During Salat Al-Jumu'ah & the Eidan (Eid ul-Fitr & Eid ul-Adha)
List 3 of the angels we learned about & their major roles.
Jibril - brought revelations to the prophets & messengers
Mikael - in charge of affairs related to rain & plants
Malakul Mawt - the angel of death
Israfil - will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgement
What types of animals make used water pure vs impure?
Pure - halal animals & horses
Impure - carnivores, pigs, dogs
What is the difference between the Ansar & the Muhajirun during the time of the Prophet (SAW)?
Ansar - Muslims of Madinah who welcomes & helped the Prophet (SAW) & the Muhajirin
Muhajirun - the Companions who migrated from Makkah to Madinah
List 4 major fields that Muslims contributed to in the past.
Science, Medicine, Geography, Technology, Mathematics
How are the people of Jannah described in this Surah? List 3 things.
With glowing faces, fully pleased with their efforts, and in an elevated Garden.
List 2 of the major signs of the Day of Judgement.
Dajjal, Ya'juj & Ma'juj, return of Isa (AS)
How long does Mash (wiping over socks) last if your a traveler vs not a traveler?
72 hr (3 days) for traveler, 24 hr (1 day) for non-traveler
Which of the Sahabah narrated the hadith about Al-Asharah Al-Mubasharah?
Sa'id ibn Zayd (RA)
List each monument that the 3 Muslim empires were responsible for building: Ummayyads, Abassids, Otomans
1. The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
2. The House of Wisdom
3. Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi