Fiqh & Islamic Rulings
What are the four main Sunni schools of thought in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh)?
A: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali
Who was known as Khalilullah (the close friend of Allah)?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
What is the shortest surah in the Quran?
Surah Al-Kawthar
What year did the Hijra occur?
622 CE
What is the standing position in salah called?
Qiyaam
What is the ruling on making up missed fasts of Ramadan versus paying fidya, (who is eligible for each)?
If a person misses a fast due to temporary reasons (e.g., illness, travel), they must make it up (Qada). However, if someone has a permanent condition that prevents fasting (e.g., chronic illness, extreme old age), they must pay fidya (feeding a poor person per missed fast).
Which prophet had control over the wind?
Prophet Sulaiman (AS)
How many times is Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned by name in the Quran?
Four times
Who was the first caliph after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Abu Bakr al-Siddiq. His primary role was to lead the Muslim community, ensuring the unity and stability of the ummah, and overseeing the compilation of the Quran.
On which Islamic date is Eid al-Fitr celebrated?
1st Shawwal
What are the three conditions that make water impure in Islamic purification laws?
Change in color, taste, or smell due to impurities.
Which prophet was known for his extreme patience during hardships?
Prophet Ayyub (AS)
In which surah does Allah say, "Indeed, with hardship comes ease"?
Surah Ash-Sharh (94:6) (good job if u got this one)
Name the first Muslim dynasty in history.
The Umayyad Caliphate
what are three things men cannot wear?
Gold, pure silk, and all red if not combined with another colour.
How and why can a person pray without wudu and it still be valid?
When performing tayammum (dry ablution) due to the absence of water or inability to use it.
What nation was destroyed by a rain of stones due to their immoral behaviour?
The people of Prophet Lut (AS)
Which hadith collection is considered the most authentic after the Quran?
Sahih Bukhari
What was the outcome of the Battle of Yarmouk in 636 CE?
It was a decisive Muslim victory over the Byzantine Empire, **leading to the Muslim conquest of Syria.** (they get the point as long as the starred point was said cuz this ones hard!!)
What did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mention about the raising of daughters?
"Whoever Allah has given two daughters and is kind towards them, will have them as a reason for him to be admitted into Paradise.”
“Whoever Allah has given three daughters and he perseveres through raising them, will have them as a shield for him from the Hellfire on the Day of Resurrection.”
What is the ruling on naskh (abrogation) in Islam, and how does it apply to the prohibition of alcohol in the Quran?
Naskh refers to the replacement of earlier Quranic rulings by later ones. In the case of alcohol, initial verses allowed its consumption, but later verses abrogated those, making alcohol strictly prohibited.
Which prophet built the first structure of the Kaaba, and who helped him?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS) built it, and his son Prophet Ismail (AS) helped him.
What is the meaning of "Mutawatir" hadith?
A hadith narrated by so many people in every generation that it is impossible for them all to have fabricated it
What caused the Fitna of 656 CE, and what was its major consequence?
Caused by the assassination of Caliph Uthman, leading to the division between Sunni and Shia Islam.
How many rights does a Muslim have over another Muslim according to a famous hadith?
Six (Greeting with Salam, visiting the sick, following the funeral, responding to invitations, answering sneezes, giving sincere advice)