Aqeedah (faith)
What are the 6 pillars of Iman or faith?
Believe in Allah, his angels, his books, his prophets, Day of Judgement, and fate (good or bad).
Who was Waraqah Bin Naufal?
Khadeejah's cousin who was knowledgable in both Christianity and Judaism.
What is Taharah? What is Najasah?
Taharah is purity and cleanliness. Najasah is the human/animal waste or something impure.
What do we say when we like something and what does it mean?
Masha'Allah. Whatever Allah wills.
What signals the start and end of the month of Ramadan?
The sighting of the new moon.
What is the meaning of Ihsan?
To worship Allah SWT as if you see him because he always sees you.
What is the name of the trip that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) took to the 7 heavens?
The journey of Israa' and Mi'raj
Name the 3 times in which it is forbidden to pray.
1. After Fajr prayer, while the sun is rising
2. After Asr prayer
3. Before Maghrib prayer, while the sun is setting
What should we say when we lose something or someone?
"Innalillah wa inna ilayhi raji'un" (Surely to Allah we belong and surely to Allah we will return.)
Is the intention for fasting made verbally or in the heart?
In the heart.
What is Shirk?
Believing in more than one god.
Who did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) send to Madina to teach people about Islam?
Mus'ab Ibn Umair
What are the 6 conditions of Salah?
1. Niyyah (intention)
2. Taharah (purity)
3. Covering the parts of the body
4. Wudu
5. Facing the Qiblah
6. Performing it at the proper time
What are some qualities that make a person arrogant according to the Prophet (SAW)?
Denying the truth and looking down upon people.
On which 3 consecutive days in every month of the Islamic calendar is it recommended to fast?
On the 13th, 14th and 15th of each Islamic month.
What are the duties of the angels Jibreel and Mika'eel?
Angel Jibreel's job is to deliver the message to the prophets. Angel Mika'eel is the angel of food and rain.
What were the 3 signs of prophethood that Salman Al-Farsi was looking for?
1. The seal of prophethood between his shoulder blades
2. He would accept gifts and eat from it
3. He wouldn't eat from what was given as a charity
What are the body parts one is required to rest on while making sujood?
1. Forehead
2. Nose
3. Palms of the hands
4. Both knees
5. Toes of both feet
What are the 5 rights which a Muslim is entitled to from another Muslim?
1. Return his greeting
2. Accept his invitation
3. Make duaa' for him
4. Visit him when he's sick
5. Attend his funeral
Which gate of Paradise is reserved for the people who fast regularly?
Ar-Rayyan
Believing and worshipping one god.
Who was the first female to memorize the Quran by heart?
Hafsah Bint Umar
During which year of prophethood was the command to establish the 5 daily prayers given?
The 11th year of prophethood.
If you fight with another Muslim, how many days do you have before you have to forgive him/her?
After 3 days.
Who are the people who are exempt from fasting?
The woman who had a baby, the woman who's nursing, the woman who's pregnant, the woman who has a period, very sick people, travelers, etc.