The Sahaba
The closest companion of the Prophet (SAW), he was the first caliph of the Rashidun caliphate.
Who was Abu Bakr (RA)?
The prophet who built an ark to save the believers from a great flood.
Who was Nuh (AS)?
The sayings and actions of the Prophet (SAW), which provide guidance on various aspects of life, are collectively known as this.
What are the Hadith?
This is the specific act of ritual washing performed before each of the five daily prayers, symbolizing physical and spiritual purity.
What is Wudu?
وَٱلتِّينِ وَٱلزَّيۡتُونِ
وَطُورِ سِينِينَ
وَهَٰذَا ٱلۡبَلَدِ ٱلۡأَمِينِ
The first person the Prophet (SAW) told about his encounter with Jibreel at Hira.
Who was Khadijah (RA)?
The prophet to whom was given half of the beauty on Earth.
Who was Yusuf (AS)?
This collection of Hadith, compiled by a scholar known for his rigorous standards, is considered one of the most authentic in Sunni Islam.
What is Sahih al-Bukhari?
This practice, which means "to strive" or "to struggle," refers to the spiritual struggle against sin and is often discussed in the context of personal growth in Islam.
What is Jihad?
عَمَّ يَتَسَآءَلُونَ
عَنِ ٱلنَّبَإِ ٱلۡعَظِيمِ
ٱلَّذِي هُمۡ فِيهِ مُخۡتَلِفُونَ
He initially violently opposed the Prophet (SAW) and the followers of Islam, but converted upon reading a verse from the Qur'an. He later became a caliph.
Who was Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)?
The prophet who was swallowed by a fish for leaving his people without specific command.
Who was Yunus (AS)?
The Quran is divided into 30 equal sections for recitation purposes, each known as this.
What are Juz?
This term refers to the obligatory fast observed during the month of Ramadan and includes abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs during daylight hours.
What is Sawm?
ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلۡحَيُّ ٱلۡقَيُّومُۚ
لَا تَأۡخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٞ وَلَا نَوۡمٞۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِي ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِۗ...
The uncle of the Prophet (SAW) who was martyred at Uhud. He converted to Islam upon hearing Abu Jahl insulting the Prophet (SAW).
Who was Hamza (RA)?
The prophet tasked with guiding the ancient tribe of Ad' towards the straight path.
Who was Hud (AS)?
This term refers to the science of Quranic interpretation, which seeks to explain the meanings and context of the verses. For instance, that of ibn Kathir.
What is Tafsir?
This communal prayer, performed on Friday, replaces the regular midday prayer and includes a sermon known as the Khutbah.
What is Jumu'ah?
ءَامَنَ ٱلرَّسُولُ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيۡهِ مِن رَّبِّهِۦ وَٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُونَۚ
كُلٌّ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتِهِۦ وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَرُسُلِهِۦ
The Sahabi said to be "found under a rock", he was a slave freed by Abu Bakr and later became the first Muezzin of Islam.
Who was Bilal (RA)?
The prophet who suffered the loss of all of his children, wealth, and well-being. He did not complain to Allah until his tongue began to lose function, at which point he would have been unable to glorify Him.
Who was Ayyub (AS)?
The first verse of this Surah was the first piece of revelation received by the Prophet (SAW).
What is Surah Al-Alaq?
This ritual, performed during Hajj, involves the symbolic stoning of pillars representing the devil, commemorating the actions of the prophet Ibrahim (AS) when resisting temptation.
What is Rami al-Jamarat?
إِنَّمَآ أَمۡرُهُۥٓ إِذَآ أَرَادَ شَيۡـًٔا أَن يَقُولَ لَهُۥ كُن فَيَكُونُ
فَسُبۡحَٰنَ ٱلَّذِي بِيَدِهِۦ مَلَكُوتُ كُلِّ شَيۡءٖ وَإِلَيۡهِ تُرۡجَعُونَ