Testimony of Faith
Prayer
Zakat
Fasting
Hajj
100
What is our declaration of faith (in English)?
The fundamental requirement of being a Muslim is to recite “There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger,” in Arabic, without any doubt and with sincerity.
100
Which prayer is mentioned in the Quran as the ‘middle prayer’?
Asr is mentioned as the middle prayer. “Maintain with care the [obligatory] prayers and [in particular] the middle prayer and stand before Allah , devoutly obedient” (Al-Quran, 2:238).
100
Is Zakat mandatory on every Muslim? If not, which Muslims?
No. only on those Muslims who are capable of paying the Zakat.
100
The holy month of Ramadan marks which occasion?
The revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (saw).
100
Which month (in the Muslim lunar calendar) is Hajj performed?
Dhul Al-Hijjah.
200
Name one important occasion when individuals must recite the Shahada (testimony of faith).
When they convert to Islam, as a declaration of their faith, or when they are near the time of their death.
200
How many prayers were first prescribed?
50.
200
Specify three types of people who can be given Zakat? How much income do we donate?
2.5 %, and the people who can be given Zakat as stated in the Quran, "The alms are only for the Fuqara' (the poor), and Al-Masakin (the needy) and those employed to collect (the funds); and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam); and to free the captives; and for those in debt; and for Allah's Cause, and for the wayfarer (a traveler who is cut off from everything); a duty imposed by Allah. And Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise." [9:60]
200
Determine the starting and ending of Ramadan?
By the sighting of the moon.
200
What is the reward for an accepted Hajj?
The pilgrim will be expiated of all sins, as if he was a new-born, as stated in the hadith:It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) say: “Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of Allah and does not utter any obscene speech or do any evil deed, will go back (free of sin) as his mother bore him.”
300
Who was taught the declaration of faith first? By who?
Prophet Muhammad (saw), by Angel Gabriel. A narration which is attributed to Umar reports:"While we were one day sitting with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah upon him, there appeared before us a man dressed in extremely white clothes and with very black hair. No traces of travel were visible on him, and none of us knew him. He sat down close by the Prophet, peace and blessings upon him, rested his knees against his knees and placed his palms on his thighs, and said, O Muhammad! Inform me about Islam." Muhammad said, "Islam is that you should testify that there is no deity save Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger, that you should perform salah (ritual prayer), pay the zakah (alms), fast during Ramadan, and perform Hajj (pilgrimage) to the House (the Ka'bah at Makkah), if you can find a way to it (or find the means for making the journey to it)." Said he (the man), "You have spoken truly."
300
Name the attributes of the 17 rakats of Isha Prayer (in the correct order).
4 Sunnah + 4 Fardh + 2 Sunnah + 2 Nafl+ 3 Witr Wajib + 2 Nafl
300
Was Zakat obligatory on the nations before the nation of Prophet Muhammad (saw)?
Yes.
300
Does brushing your teeth invalidate the fast?
No, it does not, unless toothpaste is swallowed or water. Thus, it would be a safe decision to not brush your teeth BUT, it does not invalidate the fast.
300
What is the Ihram for the women and for the men, for Hajj?
Men must wear a white seamless garment, often consisting of two white sheets (usually towelling material), and for women it is an abaya and a headscarf.
400
Name 2 countries which have the Shahada as one of the symbols of Islam on their flag.
Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan.
400
Which night were the prayers prescribed?
On the night of the Mi’raaj (ascension to heaven).
400
When should Zakat be given?
After 1 year of when the item was purchased on which Zakat is due.
400
What does it mean to give penance (fidya) and who is permitted to give it?
People of old age or major illness are permitted to give penance. Giving penance means to give money to feed the poor instead to make up for the fasts you missed instead of doing them. You can only give penance (fidya) when you can absolutely not fast anymore to make up those fasts.
400
Name three places where a pilgrim must go during their pilgrimage?
Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifa. Pilgrims spend the night in Mina on the 8th of the month when Hajj is performed, and on the 9th, they stay in Arafat and proceed to Muzdalifa, where they collect pebbles to throw in the ‘Stoning of the Devil.’ Pilgrims spend the night in Muzdailfa.
500
Should you exhort (persuade, explain) the dying ones to say the Shahada?
Yes, as mentioned in a Hadith:It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Exhort your dying ones to say Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah.” Narrated by Muslim, 916.
500
What is the Qiblah, and which direction is it in according to Toronto, Ontario?
The Qiblah is the direction Muslims must pray in, and the exact direction is 54.533466.
500
It is mandatory for an individual to give Zakat if they have 612 grams of silver, and how many grams of gold?
87 grams of gold.
500
What is the amount of penance (fidiya)?
The amount of penance is the same as Sadaqah al fitr. The amount is to feed a poor person for every day of the fasts which you missed.
500
Which are the three holy cities of Islam? From these three, where is Hajj performed?
Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Hajj is performed in Mecca.
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