Shahadah: 1st Pillar
A. How does one become Muslim?
B. How many God(s) do Muslims worship?
a. They recite and believe the entire shahada. (They must believe there is one God (Allah (SWT)) and that Nabi Muhammad ﷺ is the last prophet/messenger of God)
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What is Salah? How many times is it done a day?
Salah means the mandatory prayer to Allah (SWT), which needs to be performed 5 times a day.
When can people give zakat?
Anytime of the year
What does Sawm mean?
To fast in the month of Ramadan
What is Hajj (+meaning)?
Meaning: Pilgrimage/ “to exert effort towards"
People go to Mecca and perform certain duties over 6~ days in the 12th Hijri month: Dhul Hijjah. Everyone should perform Hajj if they are able to.
What is an Idol?
Idols are lifeless objects that have no power; they are not god; the pagans worship idols
What are 3 things someone needs to do before they pray salah.
Bonus (+10): What is the name of the person who calls the Adhan?
make wudu, wear clean clothes, clean floor, if male call the adhan, call iqama, face the kabah
Bonus: The Muaddhin
No Muslim would be poor and or in need
How do we determine when the month of Ramadan starts and when Eid al-Fitr begins (the month ends)?
It begins when we see the thin moon/crescent moon and then another thin moon/crescent moon at the end. Lunar Hijri Calendar.
Why do people go to Arafah? What do they do there?
Because it is one of the duties of Hajj, and they go there to ask Allah (SWT) for forgiveness of their sins
What does "Illa Allah" mean in the Shahada?
Except Allah
Who prays salah?
Everyone is required to pray salah once they become of age.
What is the meaning of Zakat?
Meaning: To make pure
What is suhoor? What is iftar?
Suhoor is the meal one eats before Fajr and they begin fasting. Iftar is the meal one eats after Maghrib, and they break their fast.
What is ihram?
It is a sacred state of spiritual purity and the ceremonial clothing worn. Men & Women must not wear perfume, and at the end of Hajj, men shave their hair and women cut a little hair off. Men are required to wear two non-stitched white cloths; women can wear their regular cloths.
What does the shahada mean?
There is no one to worship except Allah and Muhammad is a Rasul of Allah.
Name all the prayer times for each mandatory salah.
Fajr:
Dhur:
Asr:
Maghrib:
Isha:
1: Fajr - Before sunrise
2: Dhur - early afternoon
3: Asr - afternoon; midday
4: Maghrib - After sunset
5: Isha - At night
Who gives zakat (to who)?
How can one give zakat?
Those who have wealth give to those in need.
One gives zakat based on their savings for the year. One can give zakat privately/secretly to seek more reward, as they are not showing off, or they do it publicly with the intention of encouraging others to give.
Who does not have to fast?
Anyone who finds it too difficult them to do it. Those who are sick, the elderly, pregnant women, travellers, and children.
Why do we do Hajj and all the duties of Hajj? Who was the first to call people to perform Hajj?
Because Allah (SWT) commanded us to. The 1st to perform Hajj was Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
Recite the full Shahada
La illaha illa Allah muhammadu rasuluAllah
What are some of the benefits of Salah?
By praying Salah, it saves us from falling into bad actions and committing bad deeds. Salah brings us peace, success, and love from Allah (SWT).
Who cannot get zakat?
What does one learn from fasting?
Fasting teaches us to obey Allah (SWT) no matter how we feel (hungry or thirsty). By waiting long hours for food and water we learn how to control ourselves. We earn to be grateful for what Allah (SWT) has given us. Fasting teaches us to give up bad habits and become better people. This is because we fear & love Allah (SWT).
What does one learn from performing Hajj?
Hajj teaches sacrifice, patience, kindness, and humility. To be humble is to be modest and not arrogant or self-important. Hajj teaches to respond to Allah (SWT), avoid Shaitan, and know that Allah (SWT) helps people in difficulty.