Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام
Sunan al-Fitrah
Najasah
General Islamic Knowledge
100

Who was Prophet Yusuf’s father?

Prophet Ya‘qub عليه السلام.

100

What tool from the Sunnah is used to clean the teeth?

The miswak.

100

What does najasah mean?

Physical impurity that Islamic teachings require Muslims to remove.

100

What is the holy book of Islam?

The Qur’an.

200

What did Yusuf see bowing to him in his childhood dream?

Eleven stars, the sun and the moon. 


200

Name two practices from the Sunan al-Fitrah.

Accept any two correct examples, such as:

  • Trimming the nails
  • Using the miswak
  • Trimming the moustache
  • Growing the beard
  • Removing armpit hair
  • Removing pubic hair
200

Name two examples of najasah. 

Examples include urine, faeces, blood, vomit and dog saliva. Accept examples consistent with what students have been taught.

200

How many daily obligatory prayers do Muslims perform?

Five.

300

Where did Yusuf’s brothers leave him?

They left him in a well.

300

What should Muslims regularly do to their fingernails and toenails?

Keep them trimmed and clean.

300

Which three things must be free from najasah when performing salah?

The body, clothing and place of prayer.

300

Name the five pillars of Islam.

Shahadah, salah, zakah, fasting Ramadan and Hajj.

400

What did the seven healthy cows and seven thin cows represent?

Seven years of good harvest followed by seven years of severe famine.

400

Name three Sunan al-Fitrah practices involving body hair.

Trimming the moustache, growing the beard, removing armpit hair and removing pubic hair. Accept any three.

400

What should you do if najasah gets onto your clothing before salah?

Wash the affected area until the najasah has been removed before performing salah.

400

What is the difference between a prophet and an angel?

A prophet is a human being chosen by Allah to guide people. An angel is a creation of Allah made from light that always obeys Him.

500

How did Yusuf respond when he was reunited with the brothers who had harmed him, and what lesson does this teach us?

Yusuf forgave his brothers and did not take revenge. This teaches forgiveness, mercy, patience and trusting Allah.

500

Explain two ways the Sunan al-Fitrah benefit both an individual and the wider community.

Possible benefits include cleanliness, reducing unpleasant smells, preventing dirt from collecting, improving personal dignity, following the Sunnah and avoiding discomfort to others.

500

Explain the difference between najasah and ordinary dirt, giving an example of each.

Najasah is a specific physical impurity recognised by Islamic law, such as urine. Ordinary dirt may be unpleasant but is not necessarily najasah, such as soil or dust.

500

Name the six articles of faith and explain one of them.

Belief in:

  1. Allah
  2. His angels
  3. His revealed books
  4. His messengers
  5. the Last Day
  6. divine decree, its good and its difficult aspects