Bismillah
Who came to the Prophet ﷺ in the form of a man in the Hadith of Jibril?
Angel Jibril (Gabriel) عليه السلام
Why is salah described as the “pillar” of Islam?
Because it is the foundation of daily worship and the strongest connection between the servant and Allah
What was the purpose of Jibril asking questions publicly?
To teach the companions their religion in a clear and structured way
What did the Prophet ﷺ say after Jibril left?
“That was Jibril; he came to teach you your religion.”
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Shahadatan, Salah, Zakah, Fasting Ramadan, and Hajj
What posture did Jibril take when sitting with the Prophet ﷺ?
He sat knee-to-knee, placing his hands on his thighs, showing respect and attentiveness
Why was Jibril’s appearance unusual to the Sahabah?
His clothes were extremely white, his hair very black, and no signs of travel were on him, yet no one knew him
What is the difference between zakah and charity (sadaqah)?
Zakah is obligatory with set rules; sadaqah is voluntary and optional
Why is fasting in Ramadan considered an act of discipline?
It trains self-control, patience, and consciousness of Allah (taqwa)
Who is obligated to perform Hajj?
Those who are physically and financially able, Muslim, rashīd (mature), bāligh (of age), and sane.
How many pillars of iman are there?
Six
Which pillar of Īmān is always connected to believing in Allah? ٱلَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱللَّهِ وَ ________
and the Last Day
ٱلَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِ
What does belief in the Books of Allah include?
Believing Allah revealed scriptures to guide humanity, including the Qur’an as the final revelation
Why is belief in the Messengers essential to iman?
Because they conveyed Allah’s message and showed how to live it
What does belief in the Last Day shape in a believer’s behavior?
Accountability, responsibility, and mindfulness of actions
How did the Prophet ﷺ define ihsan?
“To worship Allah as if you see Him; and if you cannot see Him, know that He sees you.”
What does it mean to worship Allah as if you see Him?
To worship with deep presence, sincerity, and awareness
If someone struggles with focus in worship, how does ihsan still apply?
By remembering that Allah sees them, even if they struggle with concentration
Is ihsan limited to prayer only?
No, it applies to all actions, worship, character, and dealings with others
Why did the Prophet ﷺ say he did not know when the Hour would be?
Because only Allah has knowledge of the exact time of the Hour
What does the sign of a slave woman giving birth to her mistress indicate?
A reversal of roles, breakdown of family structure, and social disorder
What does competition in building tall buildings symbolize?
Worldly rivalry, pride, and obsession with status and wealth
Are the signs of the Hour meant to create fear or awareness?
Awareness and preparation, not panic
Which levels - Islam, iman, or ihsan—focuses most on the heart?
Iman and ihsan
Why does Hadith Jibril summarize the entire religion?
Because it covers actions (Islam), beliefs (iman), spirituality (ihsan), and the future (Hour)