Basics of Islam
What should you say if you forget to recite the prayer before starting a meal?
A. I begin with the name of Allah, and I end with the name of Allah
Which two Prophets are commemorated during Eid-ul-Adha?
A. Hadrat Musa (as) and Hadrat Isa (as)
B. Hadrat Ibrahim (as) and Hadrat Ismail (as)
C. Hadrat Nuh (as) and Hadrat Yusuf (as)
D. Hadrat Dawud (as) and Hadrat Sulaiman (as)
Answer: B. Hadrat Ibrahim (as) and Hadrat Ismail (as)
35. According to the hadith, what is heavier in the scales of Allah than anything else? A. Daily prayers
B. Giving charity
C. Excellence of conduct
D. Fasting regularly
C. Excellence of conduct
Which of the following is not an etiquette of eating?
A. Always eat with your right hand.
B. Eat as fast as you can, to try to be the first one to finish your meal.
C. Take small bites of food. Chew slowly, without making noises. Keep your mouth closed while chewing.
D. Only serve yourself the amount which you can easily consume. There should be no leftovers on your plate.
B. Eat as fast as you can, to try to be the first one to finish your meal.
Recite the Arabic text of At-Tashahhud that you have memorized.
Look at Syllabus
What does the Arabic phrase 'Ahad! Ahad!' mean, as recited by Hadrat Bilal during his torture?
B. God is One
What does 'Talbiyah' consist of during Hajj?
A. Silent prayers
B. Reciting specific words aloud
C. Reading from the Quran
D. Singing hymns
B. Reciting specific words aloud
36. What are two attributes of Allah that relate to mercy?
A. Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim
B. Al-Ghaffar and Al-Qahhar
C. Al-Malik and Al-Qudoos
D. Rabbul Aalameen and Maliki Yaum-id-deen
A. Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim
41. What is the connection between external purity and internal purity according to Islamic teaching?
A. They are completely separate
B. External purity leads to internal purity
C. Internal purity is more important
D. They are exactly the same thing
B. External purity leads to internal purity
What is the translation of the prayer said between the two sajdahs (prostrations)?
Answer: O my Lord, forgive me and have mercy on me, and guide me and grant me security and make good my shortcomings, and provide for me and raise me up (in status).
According to Islamic teaching, cleanliness is what fraction of faith?
C. Half
In which Islamic month is Hajj performed?
A. Ramadan
B. Shawwal
C. Dhul-Qa'dah
D. Dhul-Hijjah
D. Dhul-Hijjah
40. According to the Holy Prophet's hadith, what guides to virtue?
A. Wisdom
B. Truth
C. Knowledge
D. Patience
B. Truth
37. Fill in the blanks of the Hadith: "Truth guides to _______ and virtue guides to Paradise. A person persists in telling the truth till in the sight of Allah he is named _______. Lying leads to _______ and vice leads to the _______; and a person goes on lying till in the sight of Allah he is named a liar”. (Bukhari & Muslim)
A. good deeds; a good person; bad deeds; bad way of life
B. virtue; virtuous; bad deeds; Fire
C. the right path; honest; the wrong path; Fire
D. virtue; Truthful; vice; Fire
D. virtue; Truthful; vice; Fire
What is the complete translation of the Durud Sharif?
Answer: O Allah, bless Muhammad and his people, as You did bless Ibrahim and his people — You are indeed the Praiseworthy, the Exalted. O Allah, prosper Muhammad and his people, as You did prosper Ibrahim and his people — You are indeed the Praiseworthy, the Exalted.
Recite the Arabic and provide the translation for the prayer said when beginning a fast.
Answer: wa bi-sau-mi gha-din-na-wai-tu min shah-ri ra-ma-daan. Translation: I intend to fast in the morning of the month of Ramadan.
What is the spiritual significance of performing Sa'y between Safa and Marwa during Hajj?
A. It represents the search for water by Hadrat Hajar
B. It symbolizes the journey of life
C. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice
D. It represents unity among Muslims
Answer: A. It represents the search for water by Hadrat Hajar
39. Excellence of conduct is the root of all _________, and _________ is an advanced state of good conduct.
A. pious deeds; being nice
B. good deeds; charity
C. virtue; spirituality
D. life; holiness
Answer: C. virtue; spirituality
Why did the Holy Prophet (sa) recommend eating dates before Eid Prayer?
A. It was commanded in the Quran
B. It was his sunnah practice
C. It gives energy for prayer
D. It was an Arabian custom
B. It was his sunnah practice
what is significance of Durud Sharif in Salat?
It is recited as part of the At-Tashah-hud in Salat to send blessings upon the Holy Prophet.
78. Analyze the deeper spiritual meaning of the prayer recited when breaking a fast. How does this prayer reflect the purpose of fasting in Islam? [Oral]
The prayer shows that fasting is done purely for Allah's sake, not just to experience hunger. By declaring belief and trust in Allah, the faster acknowledges that fasting is an act of worship. Ending the fast with what Allah has provided shows gratitude and recognition that all sustenance comes from God. This makes us realize how blessed we are compared to those who have little to eat, and shows thankfulness to Allah for enabling us to complete the fast successfully.
45. A Muslim family is preparing for Eid-ul-Fitr. Based on Islamic teachings, what would be the most appropriate sequence of their morning activities?
A. Breakfast, bath, Eid prayer, greetings
B. Fajr prayer, bath, sweet breakfast, Eid prayer
C. Bath, Fajr prayer, Eid prayer, breakfast
D. Greetings, breakfast, bath, Eid prayer
B. Fajr prayer, bath, sweet breakfast, Eid prayer
46. A student notices their friend lying to avoid getting in trouble at school. What principle should guide the student's advice?
A. Small lies don't matter if they help
B. When we resolve to be truthful, we become careful with our actions
C. Only big lies are truly harmful
D. Sometimes lying protects people's feelings
B. When we resolve to be truthful, we become careful with our actions
44. Based on the conditions of Bai'at mentioned in the auxiliary pledges, what is the fundamental commitment that both Atfal and Nasirat make?
A. To always obey their parents
B. To serve faith, Jama'at, nation, and country while following Khalifatul Masih
C. To pray five times daily without exception
D. To give charity regularly to the poor
B. To serve faith, Jama'at, nation, and country while following Khalifatul Masih
Explain the significance of making an intention before keeping a fast, according to the teachings in your syllabus. [Oral]
Answer: Making an intention is required before keeping a fast. Through our intention, we strengthen our resolve and make a pledge of commitment that gives us strength to bear hunger and avoid wrongdoings. The Holy Prophet said 'All of our actions are judged by our intentions.' Even if the fast is broken unexpectedly, Allah will still reward us for the fast because of our honest intention.