Seerah
What were the physical qualities and characteristics of the Prophet PBUH?
Long hair, would sometimes touch his shoulders, wavy (not curly or straight), shiny black (as if he had put oil in it)
Eyes were were jet black and his sclera was super white
Wide mouth and always smiling, gap in between his teeth
Strong man with broad shoulders, large back, and he had large joints, neither tall nor short, fat nor skinny
He walked briskly, as if descending a slope, he turned his whole body when he turned, he had the Seal of Prophethood between his two shoulders
How much Zakat are Muslims required to give?
2.5% of their savings
What are the sunnah’s of eating?
Saying Bismillah, eating with right hand, sitting down, three sips, eating from your side of the plate
What is mentioned about those who teach others good deeds?
If someone teaches knowledge and it is acted upon, he will have a reward like that of every person who acts upon it and learns it through him until the Day of Judgement
What was the Prophet's age's during the time of Mecca, revelation, Medina, and Fathu Makkah (Conquest of Mecca), and death?
Born in Mecca
40-52 Mecca revelation
52-60 Medina (Hijra) revelation
Age 60 Fathul Mecca
Death at 63
What is the outcome of missing a Salah and what should you do if you miss it?
Praying but not on time - avoid the punishment
“Whoever forgets a prayer or sleeps through it, let him pray it as soon as he remembers. There is no other expiation for it.” (Sahih Muslim)
Deliberately missing the prayer - MAJOR sin
“The covenant that stands between us and them is the prayer; whoever abandons it has committed disbelief.” (Tirmidhi)
What are the 5 sunnah prayers throughout the day?
2 before Fajr
4 before Dhur
2 after Dhur
2 after Maghreb
2 after Isha
Donating $1 in Islam sincerely for the sake of Allah is worth how many good deeds?
700
Surah Baqarah 261:
"The example of those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah is that of a grain that sprouts into seven ears, each bearing one hundred grains. And Allah multiplies ˹the reward even more˺ to whoever He wills. For Allah is All-Bountiful, All-Knowing."
Who were the Quraysh?
Tribe of the Prophet (PBUH)
Biggest and most powerful tribe
Took care of the Kaaba and Well of ZamZam
Supporters from Quraysh - Abu Talib, Abu Bakr, and Khadijah
Enemies from Quraysh - AbuLahab, AbuJahal
When you miss rakat in a jamaat Salah, how do you properly complete the Salah?
However many rak'kat you missed, stand up and pray them once the Imam ends the jamma Sallah
Name 3 Sunnas for Thikr, Quran, and actions every night when going to sleep?
- Making wudu before going to bed
- The Prophet would recite Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nasad then cup his hands together and blow into them. Then rub over whatever parts of his body he was able to
- Wiping bed sheets three times
- SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times, Allahu Akbar 34 times
- Ayat Al Kursi
- Last two Ayat of Surah Al-Bakara
- "BismikAllahuma amootu wa ayhat"
How much is 1 prayer worth in Mecca?
How much is 1 prayer worth in Medina?
1 prayer in Mecca = 100,000 prayers
1 prayer in Medina = 10,000 prayers
What was the order of the people who took care of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Haleemah As-Sa’diyyah age 0-4
Aaminah age 4-6
Abdul Mutalib age 6-8
Abu Talib age 8-adulthood
What is the MOST important part of Hajj?
Day of Arafah
Arafah is where the Prophet ﷺ gave his final sermon, Islam was perfected/revelation was complete, and the ritual of Hajj reached its peak
Name me 10 Sunnah's
Licking the fingers after eating (not wasting food).
Drinking water in three sips, not in one gulp.
Sitting when drinking (he mostly drank while sitting).
Sleeping on the right side with the right hand under the cheek
Entering the masjid with the right foot, and leaving with the left
Saying salaam even to children
Starting with the right side when wearing shoes, clothing, or combing hair
Visiting the sick
Smiling
Guys - covering the head (Turban, Kufi)
What did the Prophet say about being in the front row for Salah or making Adthan (call to prayer)?
“If people knew the reward of it they would fight each other to be in the front row of Sallah”
Every row you’re closer to the imam in Salah, the more reward you get
Name the 5 fathers/grandfathers of The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH):
Qusai
Abd Munaf
Hashim
Abdul Mutalib
Abdullah
Describe the actions of Umrah
1. Ihram - putting on the cloths and making "intention" for Umrah
2. Tawaf - walking around the Kaaba 7 times while doing dua, thikr, or Quran
3. Sai - walking back and forth between the mountains of Safa and Marwa 7 times
4. Taqsir - cutting the hair
What was the Sunnah that the Prophet PBUH said: “if it was not too hard for the Umma, _____ would have been Fard (obligatory) before every Salah”
Miswak
What is Salaht al Ishraq and what is the reward for it?
Praying Fajr in the masjid and remaining there doing thikr or worshiprayer until about 20 minutes after the sun completely risen
Praying two rak'kahs at this time is rewarded as if he has done Hajj and Umrah