Roots of Faith (Usul-e-Din)
Which root means that Allah is One and has no partners?
Tawhid
In Shia Wudhu, do we wash our arms from the elbow down or the wrist up?
From the elbow down.
Which two prayers are often prayed together in the afternoon by Shia Muslims?
Dhuhr and Asr.
Who was the Prophet’s successor and the first Imam?
Imam Ali (as).
What is the 20% tax on our extra savings that goes to help the community?
Khums
What is the term for believing in the 124,000 Prophets?
Nubuwwah
True or False: You must make a "Niyyah" (intention) before starting Wudhu.
True
What is the name of the special 3-rakat prayer we pray right after sunset?
Maghrib
Which Imam is known as "Al-Sajjad" because he spent so much time in Sujud?
The 4th Imam, Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain (as).
What is the name of the month when we fast from Dawn until Sunset?
Ramadan
This root means "Justice" and explains that Allah is always fair.
Adalah
What do we call the act of wiping the head and feet at the end of Wudhu?
Masah
Before we start Namaz, we say "Allahu Akbar" to enter the state of prayer. What is the specific name of this first Takbir?
Takbirat-ul-Ihram.
Who is the 12th Imam who is currently in Ghaybah (hiding/occultation)?
Imam al-Mahdi (atfs).
What do we call the pilgrimage to the House of Allah in Makkah?
Hajj
What do we call the belief that Allah chose 12 leaders to guide us after the Prophet?
Imamah
If you have a cast or a bandage that cannot be removed for Wudhu, what is that special Wudhu called?
Jabirah Wudhu.
In the second rakat, we raise our hands to talk to Allah. What is this called?
Qunoot
Who was the first woman to accept Islam and the wife of the Prophet (saw)?
Lady Khadija (sa)
What does "Amr bil Ma'ruf" mean?
To encourage others to do good
What is the 5th root, which refers to the Day of Judgment?
Ma’ad (or Qiyamah)
Name one thing that breaks your Wudhu.
Going to the bathroom, passing gas, or falling into a deep sleep.
What do we call the parts of Namaz that make the prayer invalid if you forget them (like Ruku or Sajdah)?
Rukn
Which Imam is buried in Mashhad, Iran?
The 8th Imam, Imam Ali ar-Ridha (as).
What is the name of the day when the Prophet (saw) announced Imam Ali (as) as the leader?
Eid-e-Ghadir