Pillars of Islam
What are the five pillars of Islam?
1. Shahadah
2. Salat
3. Zakat
4. Siyamina/Ramadan
5. Hajj
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is a holy month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. This month has all the shayateen locked up, and the good deeds you make are doubled. Also, taraweh prayers are equilavent to an entire night of prayers.
How many surahs are there in the Quran?
There are 114 surahs.
At what age did the prophet first receive the revelation of the Quran?
40 years old
Who was the first believer of Islam?
Khadijah (rA)
“Islam started with a hug and a woman saying I believe you”
What is Zakat (be specific)? And how much of your wealth are you obligated to give?
Zakat is a giving in charity. More specifically it’s a tax on all Muslims to fund needed programs to help impoverished communities worldwide. As a Muslim, it is obgilatory to give 2.5 percent of your income to the needy. If the whole world did this, it was calculated that there wouldn’t be a food insecure world. Additionally, if you have wealth accumulated year round that has not been spent, you need to pay the 2.5 tax on it. Same goes for jewelry.
What breaks your fast? List three or more things.
Period, vomiting, cursing/swearing, drinking/eating, or fighting arguing.
Over how many years was the Quran revealed?
Who is the most talked about prophet in the Quran?
Prophet Musa (AS)
Which Sahaby is known as the "Sword of Allah"?
Khalid Ibn Walid (RA)
What is Hajj? And what are its conditions?
Hajj is a trip to making tawaf around the Kabah in Mecca. Every Muslim should do this once, at least, in their life. Going to Mecca, completely purifies you from all sin and it’s as if you became a newborn baby, SubhanAllah. If you cannot because they don’t have the means to do so, this is okay. Also, Mecca was calculated to be the golden ratio pinpoint of the world.
Why do we fast, what is the purpose/benefits?
We fast not only to be grateful for what we have, but to do a complete social, emotional, physical, and spiritual cleanse. Physically our body is ridding itself of toxins, boosting our immunity, and creating a healthy microbiome throughout our body. Fasting has been connected to treating cancer, and now it has been popular to do intermittent fasting for all the benefits previously mentioned. Spiritually, we are reconnecting with Allah and remembering our purpose on this Earth, and fasting not just based on what we eat, but from our full five senses: what we hear and what we see to connect with Allah on a profound level. Socially and emotionally, in relegating our intentions we get to realign with our purpose and reorient towards better influences and better things that nurture our souls and overall mental health.
What is the smallest number mentioned in the Quran?
1/10
Which prophet is known as Khalilullah or, friend of Allah?
What was the given name to Omar ibn Khattab when he became the Caliph?
Amir Al-Moutmeneen, Prince of the Believers
How many pillars of faith are there? What are they?
There are six pillars of faith. 1) Allah is One 2) Belief in the Angels 3) Belief in the Books 4) Belief in the Messengers of Allah 5) Belief in the Day of Judgement 6) Belief in Qadr
What is Laylat-al-Qadr?
Laylat-al-Qadr is otherwise known as the Night of Power is when Angel Jibril revealed the Holy Qur'an’s first verses to the Prophet Muhammad (saw). This night falls within Ramadan’s final 10 days, and although the exact date is known only to Allah, it is commonly thought of as the Holy month’s 27th day. When you complete good deeds on Laylat al-Qadr, your fasting is increased in reward. On this night, a single act of kindness gives the blessings of 1,000 months.
Which Surah does not start with Bismillah?
Surah At-Tawbah
Name 3 miracles from 3 Prophets.
Answers may vary.
Name 5 surahs named after prophets.
Answers may vary.
Can you believe in the five pillars of Islam and not the pillars of faith?
No, both pillars go hand in hand, and you cannot believe in one without the others! Both are just as important.
What do we gain from the month of Ramadan?
Taqwa
Who are the two non-prophets mentioned with respect in the Quran?
Luqman, Dhul-Qarnain
Prophet __ was Prophet Isa's (AS) cousin.
Prophet Yahya (AS)
How many years did Prophet Noah live?
950 years