Good Manners / Akhlak
What do Muslims say to greet each other?
Assalamu Alaikum
What is the Arabic word for giving charity to help others?
Sadaqah
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Qur'an
This Arabic term refers to the intention made before starting a fast, and without it, the fast is not valid according to Islamic teaching.
Niyyah
What is the name of the carpeted area in a mosque where Muslims perform their prayers?
Musalla
What should you say after you sneeze?
Alhamdulillah
What is the term for brotherhood and sisterhood in Islam?
Ukhuwwah
How many times do Muslims pray each day?
5
During Ramadan, a person avoids food and drink but continues lying and arguing all day. According to Islamic teaching, what is the spiritual consequence of this behaviour on their fast?
It reduces the reward / the fast loses its spiritual value (no full reward)
What is the special call made by the muezzin to announce that it’s time for the congregational Friday prayer?
Khutbah / Adhan (for Friday)
What is it called when you admit your mistake and say sorry?
Honesty / Humility
What is the yearly compulsory charity Muslims must give if they are able?
Zakat
What is the name of the angel who delivered messages to the prophets?
Angel Jibreel
This type of fast is required when a person misses fasting days in Ramadan and must make them up later.
Qada fasts
What is the correct position Muslims face during prayer inside a mosque?
Qiblah (towards the Kaaba in Mecca)
The Prophet Muhammad said, “The strong person is not the one who can fight, but the one who can control themselves.” What are they controlling?
Anger
Name one way you can be a good neighbour.
(e.g. help them, be kind, don’t disturb them, check on them)
When Muslims pray, they face the same direction. What is this direction called?
Qiblah
This concept in Ramadan refers to the spiritual state of “self-restraint” that goes beyond food and drink, including controlling speech, anger, and behaviour.
Taqwa
Name one action that should be avoided inside a mosque to show respect.
Talking loudly, running, eating, using phone, walking in front of someone praying (any one)
If someone does a good deed only to show others and get praise, is that encouraged in Islam?
No
What is the Arabic word for showing kindness and mercy to others?
Rahmah
What was the name of the first mosque built in Islam in Medina?
Masjid Quba
A person intentionally breaks their fast in Ramadan without a valid excuse. What are the two required responses in Islamic law?
Repentance (taubah) and kaffarah (expiation) in addition to making up the fast
Before praying, Muslims perform a ritual washing called Wudu. Besides washing, name one other thing Muslims are encouraged to do to prepare themselves mentally and spiritually for prayer.
Remove distractions, wear clean clothes, make intention (niyyah), maintain focus, or enter quietly