Names of Allah
What does Bismallah mean in English?
In the Name of God.
What is the root word that translates as, "to open?"
Fatah فتح
"Ad-Duhaa" translates to mean what?
Morning Sunlight/Light الضحى
Give an example of a physical lesson.
Brushing our teeth, exercise, looking both ways before crossing the street, etc.
Before we do any action, especially wudu & Salaah, what do we do?
We make our intention/niyah, saying Bismallah.
What name of Allah translates to "The Most Merciful?"
Ar-Raheem الرحيم
The Arabic word for key derives from the root word "to open." What is the Arabic word for key?
Miftah/Muftah مفتاح
What is the importance of "the morning sunlight and the night when it falls still" (93:1-2)?
They are times when we pray, make duaa, seek forgiveness, shows us Allah's Might/Control, remind us of our beginning & end, etc.
Give an example of a lesson of the heart.
Dealing with anger, sadness, jealousy, boredom, fear, embarrassment. Doing good deed, etc.
List the five prayers in order along with the time of day.
Fajr is before sunrise, Zhur is midday, Asr is late afternoon/evening, Magrib is right after sunset, and Isha when night begins.
What does Rub رب mean in English
Lord. My Lord is Rubee ربى
What is the meaning of this Surha's name: "Al-Fatiha?"
The Opening الفاتحة
Surah Ad-Duhaa is directed to Muhammad (saw). Why does Allah share stories of the prophet(s)?
So we can connect to Muhammad/the prophets and to remind us we are not alone in our struggles.
What is the difference between a physical lesson & a lesson of the heart?
A Physical lesson protects our body from harm or provides us the tools to do something safely. A lesson of the heart protects our hearts from harm, teaches us to identify emotions and truths, and is a spiritual experience.
When washing our hands, arms, and feet, which side do we start with?
We always start on the right side.
The name of Allah Ar-Rahman translates to "Most Gracious." What's the differences between gracious and graceful?
Gracious is being kind and courteous. Whereas, graceful is to move elegantly with precession. Just as Allah creates elegantly and exactly.
What is the name of Allah that translates to "The Opener."
Al-Fattah الفتاح
Allah says "Did He not find you unguided then guided you?" (93:7). How as born Muslims, can we still be unguided?
By not worshiping Allah, disregarding His message, doing bad deeds, etc.
Give an example of something that is both a physical and spiritual/heart lesson.
Zakat/charity, giving physical money for spiritual gain. Sawm/Fasting, giving up food for spiritual gain. Prayer, moving our body in worship.
List the steps of wudu in order along with the number of repetitions for each step.
Niyah/Intentions x1, hands x3, mouth x3, nose x3, face x3, arms x3, head x1, ears x1, feet x3.
We only swear in the name of Allah, والله. In the Quran, Allah swears by His creation. What does this signify?
When Allah swears when he wants us to pay attention, the example is important, and/or to encourage us to reflect upon His creation.
What is the why, they key reason, we pray to Allah?
Because Allah DESERVES to be worshiped.
What's the difference between being merciful and oppression?
Mercy is someone of power showing kindness or forgiveness when they do not have to. Oppression is someone of power choosing to hurt or be unforgiving. We as Muslims do not oppress those in need of help.
What is the Arabic word for heart?
Qalb قلب
How many times a day do we recite surah Al-Fatiha when doing our daily prayers?
17 a day