Aqeedah (Belief & Theology)
What are the 6 pillars of Iman?
Belief in Allah, Angels, Books, Prophets, Day of Judgment, Qadr (Divine Decree)
How old was the Prophet SAW when revelation began?
40 years old
What are the 4 major Sunni madhabs?
Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali
Which surah is called the “Heart of the Quran?”
Surah Yaseen
What is Ihsan?
To worship Allah as if you see Him; if not, know He sees you
What is the meaning of “Tawheed”?
The oneness of Allah in Lordship, Worship, and Names/Attributes
How many years did he remain in Makkah after prophethood?
13 years
How many raka’ahs are fard in total per day?
17
Which surah has no Bismillah at the beginning?
Surah At-Tawbah
What is the meaning of “Taqwa”?
God-consciousness; being aware of Allah and avoiding sin
What are the 3 categories of Tawheed?
Tawheed ar-Rububiyyah, Tawheed al-Uluhiyyah, Tawheed al-Asma wa Sifat
What was the name of the first male to accept Islam?
Abu Bakar RA
What invalidates fasting besides eating and drinking? (Name one)
Intentional vomiting, marital relations, menstruation, etc.
Which surah is recited every Friday for protection from Dajjal?
Surah Al-Kahf
What are the diseases of the heart? (Name two)
Envy (hasad), arrogance (kibr), riya, hypocrisy, etc.
What is shirk al-khafi (hidden shirk)?
Showing off (riya) or subtle association in intention
What treaty was signed between Muslims and Quraysh in 6 AH?
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
What is the minimum nisab amount for zakah (gold equivalent)?
85 grams of gold
How many juz are in the Quran?
30
What is the difference between sabr and tawakkul?
Sabr = patience/endurance; Tawakkul = reliance on Allah
What is the difference between Qadr and Qada?
Qadr = Allahs decree written before creation; Qada = its execution in reality
Which battle is mentioned explicitly in the Quran an as a victory despite difficulty?
Battle of Badr
What are the 3 obligatory acts (fard) of wudu according to majority scholars?
Washing face, arms to elbows, wiping head, washing feet (Some list 4; scholars differ slightly in breakdown)
Which surah was revealed entirely at once and is 600+ verses?
Surah Al-An’am
What are the 3 types of patience mentioned by scholars?
Patience in obedience, patience in avoiding sin, patience in hardship