Hadeeth
What is the central text that records the sayings and actions of the prophet peace be upon him, used as a guide for Muslims?
Hadith (Sunnah)
What are the seven parts of the body that touch the ground during sujud (prostration)?
The forehead, the palms of the hands, the knees, and the tips of the toes.
How was Muhammad peace be upon him known in his society?
He was known as:
Assadiq Al-Amin
(Truthful & trustworthy)
What is the surah that, if recited three times, is considered as if the entire Qur’an has been recited?
Al-Ikhlas
Between the first call for prayer and performing the prayer there is another call. What is it?
Iqamah
When is a servant closest to his Lord?
When he is prostrating in prayer.
Name three things we must do before performing Salah (prayer).
1. Intention,
2. Cleanliness (Wudu' or Ghusl),
3. Facing the Qibla (direction of prayer)
What does the "seal of the prophets" mean in relation to prophet Muhammad?
The final prophet in Islam
The verse 'Doomed (to ruin) is every such person who slanders others and backbites them habitually' is the beginning of which Surah?
Surah Al-Humazah
How many prayers were there before it was reduced to 5?
50 prayers
What benefit comes from praying the 4 voluntary sunnah prayers before and after the Dhuhr (noon) prayer?
Protection from Hellfire.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Whoever prays four (rak’ahs) before Dhuhr and four after it, the Fire will not touch him.” (Al-Nasaa’i 1817 and al-Tirmidhi 428)
When does the Imam recite silently during the Friday prayer?
If Friday coincides with the Day of Arafat, the Friday prayer is performed silently during Dhuhr (noon prayer).
Abu Lahab
Which surah is named after one of the pillars of Islam?
Surah Al-Hajj
How much of one’s wealth must be given as Zakat?
2.5%
There are two statements that are light for the tongue to remember, yet heavy in the scales, and they are dear to the Merciful. What are these statements?
1.SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi (Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Him)
2.SubhanAllahi al-`Adheem (Glory be to Allah, the Almighty)
What can be given as a gift but not sold?
The meat of the sacrifice. It can be given to family, friends, and the poor as gifts or charity, but it cannot be sold.
Which of Khadijah's (r.a.) daughters migrated to Abyssinia with her husband Uthman bin Affan?
Ruqaiyyah
Who was the first companion to publicly or loudly recite the Qur’an?
Abdullah ibn Masood (RA)
What does "Shirk" refer to in Islam?
Associating partners with Allah
In a Hadith, what does the prophet peace be upon him say for the fasting person to do if somebody fights with him or abuses him?
He should tell him twice, 'I am fasting'
Sahih al-Bukhari 1894
What type of prayer involves no prostrations?
Prayer at a funeral, which does not include bowing or prostration.
What is the name of the Prophet's camel?
Al-Qaswa'
What is the surah that is also called Al-Fadiha (الفاضحة)?
Surah At-Tawbah
What was the first sin on Earth in Islam?
Murder
According to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, what will come as an intercessor for those who recite it on the Day of Resurrection ..... Recite the two bright ones , what they are?
Al-Baqarah and 'Al-Imran
What kind of meat can be eaten even if the animal was dead before slaughter?
A fish
In which year of Hijrah was Abu Bakr (r.a.) appointed by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as the leader of Hajj?
The 9th year of Hijrah
Which surah starts and ends with praise (Tasbeeh)?
Surah Al-Hashr
What are the two conditions for actions to be accepted?
1. It should be done purely for the sake of Allah (Ikhlas)
2. In accordance with the way Prophet Muhammad did it (Muwafaqah sunnah)"
How many Hadiths did Aisha (RA) narrate?
2210
What worship can be done uniquely by one person at a time, followed by another, without interruption?
The worship of kissing the Black Stone at the Kaaba.
Which companion was a military leader at the age of 18?
Osama bin Zaid (RA)
Who was tasked with collecting the Qur’an into one Mushaf?
Zaid bin Thabit (RA), by the command of Abu Bakr (RA)
What was the relationship between Khadija bint Khuwaylid (RA) and Al-Zubayr bin Al-Awwam (RA)?
He was her brother's son (Nephew)
What did the Prophet Muhammad say is part of the perfection of one’s Islam?
It is to leave that which does not concern him.
In what situation can a man pray in different directions in the same prayer and still have it be valid?
When on a journey and performing voluntary prayers while mounted (on horseback).
Who is known as the owner of the Prophet's secret (SAW)?
Huthaifa ibn Al-Yaman (RA)
Which surah in the Qur'an is known as the 'Heart of the Qur'an?
Surah Yasin
In Islam, what happens if we have the same amount of good deeds and bad deeds on the scale on the Day of Judgment?
He whose good deeds and bad deeds are equal is one of the people of (Al-Araf)/ They will be stopped between Al-Jannah and An-Nar as long as Allah wills, and then they will be permitted to enter Jannah.
What was learned from the earliest prophecy according to the Prophet Muhammad?
If you feel no shame, then do as you wish.
إن لم تستح فاصنع ما شئت
What is the name of the prayer that is specifically offered during a solar eclipse, and how is it performed?
The prayer offered during a solar eclipse is called Salat al-Kusuf. It consists of two rak'ahs (units) and is performed with a prolonged recitation in each rak'ah, followed by bowing (ruku') and prostration (sujud).
Who was called the Mother of the Poor?
Zaynab Bint Khuzayma (ra)
Which surahs mention the name 'Yusuf' (3 Surahs)?
Surah Yusuf, Al-An'am, Ghafir
Who conquered al-Andalus and how many years did Muslims rule it?
Tariq bin Ziyad, for 781 solar years
When you go to sleep, the Prophet Mohamed said that Satan ties three knots on your head, each time saying, 'Have a long night.' What helps to untie these knots? By this way, you start your day feeling good and energetic. If not, you might start feeling tired and grumpy.
1- If you wake up and remember Allah (SWT), one knot is undone.
2- If you perform wudu' (ablution), another knot is undone.
3- If you pray, all the knots are undone.
What are the 14 pillars (Arkan) of Salah (prayer)?
Hint: 14
1.Intention,
2. Standing (if possible),
3. Opening Takbeer,
4. Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha,
5. Bowing (Ruku'),
6. Rising from Bowing,
7. Prostrating on seven parts of the body (Sujud),
8. Sitting between the two prostrations,
9. Remaining tranquil,
10. Final Tashahhud,
11. Sitting for the Final Tashahhud,
12. Sending Salah on the Prophet (SAW),
13. The (final) Tasleems,
14. Maintaining the same sequence.
Can you name ten companions who were promised paradise?
1.Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA)
2. Abu Ubaidah ibn Al-Jarrah (RA)
3. Az-Zubair ibn Al-Awwam (RA)
4. Sa'ed ibn abi Waqqas (RA)
5. Saeed bin Zaid (RA)
6. Talhah Bin Ubaidillah (RA)
7. Abdurrahman ibn Awf (RA)
8. Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)
9. Uthman ibn Al-Affan (RA)
10. Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
How many times does the name 'Al-Aziz' appear along with 'Ar-Raheem' in the Qur’an?
13 times
Who are the three companions who stayed back during the Battle of Tabuk and were mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah?
Ka'ab bin Malik,
Mararah ibn Ar-Rabi',
and Hilal ibn abi Umayyah (RA)