The Sahaba
Which Sahaba was the first Khalifa (Caliph) after the Prophet ﷺ?
Abubakar (R.A.)
Who is the final Prophet in Islam?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
What are the 4 schools of thought?
Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali
List the five daily prayers and their rakat
Fajr: 2, Dhuhr: 4, Asr: 4, Maghrib: 3, Isha: 4
Does justice apply only to Muslims or universally?
It applies universally,to all people
Which Sahaba was known for personally buying wells and sharing water fairly with everyone?
Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
What is Tawhid?
Belief in the oneness of Allah
What is a “school of thought” in Islam?
A group of scholars who explain and teach how to follow Islam.
What is shukr in Islam?
Shukr is gratitude, acknowledging Allah’s blessings
Is justice in Islam an optional recommendation or an obligatory act?
It is obligatory
Name the 4 Rashidun.
Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, and Ali ibn Abi Talib
What is Ikhlas and why is it important?
Sincerity and purity in worship, ensures deeds are done solely for Allah’s pleasure .
What is Ijma‘?
Scholarly consensus or agreement of the Muslim community
What dua did the Prophet (SAW) recommend to say on Laylat al-Qadr?
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي" (Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun, tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni) translates to "O Allah, You are the Oft-Forgiving, You love to forgive, so forgive me
Which Prophet was sent to guide the nation of Thamud?
Prophet Salih (AS)
What was Abubakar (R.A.)’s full name and title?
His full name was Abdullah ibn Abi Quhafa, and he earned the title As-Siddiq, meaning “The Truthful.”
Why is belief in Qadr important?
It reminds us that everything happens by Allah’s will, encouraging patience and trust in him
Name a country where the Hanbali school of thought is prevalent
Saudi Arabia
What is the reward for standing in worship on Laylat al-Qadr with faith and hope?
All previous sins will be forgiven.
What does Islam say about the sanctity of human life?
It says killing an innocent person is like killing all of humanity, and saving a life is like saving all of humanity.
Name the ten companions promised paradise
Abu Bakr (RA)
Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
Talha ibn Ubaydullah (RA)
Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (RA)
Abd al-Rahman ibn ‘Awf (RA)
Sa’id ibn Zayd (RA)
Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah (RA)
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)
Name the three categories of Tawhid.
Tawhid ar-Rububiyyah (Oneness of Lordship), Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah (Oneness of Worship/Divinity), and Tawhid al-Asma' wa al-Sifat (Oneness of Names and Attributes)
How does the Hanafi school differ from the Shafi’i school in making Islamic rulings?
Hanafi uses more reasoning and flexibility, while Shafi’i follows the Quran and Hadith more strictly.
Name the 7 body parts that must touch the ground during prostration.
forehead, nose, the two palms (hands), the two knees, and the toes (edges of the two feet)
What are the 8 gates of Paradise?