Tasfir
What is the overwhelming event in Surah Ghashiyah?
The Day of Judgement
What was the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)’s job as an adult?
A shephard
What ritual do Muslims perform on Eid al-Adha but not on Eid al-Fitr?
Sacrificing an animal (Qurbani)
Who was the first khalifah?
Abu Bakr
Who is fasting not obligatory for (4 groups of people)?
Travellers; Sick people; Pregnant women; Menstruating Women
What animal is mentioned in Surah Ghashiyah as proof of Allah?
Camels
What was one of the miracles given to Prophet Isa (AS)?
The fact that Maryam gave birth to him without a husband; speaking as an infant; curing leprosy; curing the blind; bringing the dead back to life
What percent of your wealth should go towards zakat?
2.5%
Why was Abu Bakr granted the name 'as-siddiq'?
Because of his faith in the truthfulness of the Prophet Muhammad (saw)
How many days do you have to fast if you intentionally don't fast for one day during Ramadan?
60 consecutive days
In Surah Fajr, what actions are discouraged and encouraged?
Discouraged: arrogance, pride, greed, love for wealth, mistreating the poor and orphans, injustice
Encouraged: Gratitude, caring for the poor and orphans, humility
What miracle happened when Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was thrown into the fire?
The fire did not burn him because Allah made it cool and safe
What surah should you read on Jummah?
Surah Kahf
Why didn't Al Zubayr narrate a lot about the Prophet (SAW)?
He didn't want to misreport anything about him
What is fidyah, and under what circumstances can you do it?
Fidyah - a fasting alternative where you feed the poor; you can do this if you cannot physically fast
In Surah Fajr, what were the names of the two ancient nations that Allah destroyed?
Ad and Thamud
Name 3 key points mentioned in the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)'s last sermon.
- Humans are equal, rank is according to Allah based on good deeds and taqwa
- men should treat women kindly
- a Muslim is a brother or sister to another Muslim
- for all to be just and fair
- there is no prophet or religion after Muhammad (SAW)
- hold firmly to Quran and sunnah to protect from going astray
- spread message and teachings of Islam to others
Name 3 things you should do on Jummah
Clip fingernails; remove hair from armpits and private areas; Wash body (Ghusl); Wear clean clothes and smell nice; Read Surah Kahf; Go to masjid early
What did Ali Ibn Abi Talib do to protect the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from the Makkans?
He slept in the Prophet (SAW)’s bed when the Makkans were trying to kill him, giving the Prophet (SAW) the opportunity to escape
What does the word “fitr” mean, and why do we use the word in "Eid ul-fitr"?
As Muslims, what is our role as believers in guiding others, as mentioned in Surah Ghashiyah?
We should be reminding and guiding others about Islam with our wisdom and kindness, but ultimately, guidance is in Allah's hands
What was the dream that the Prophet Yusuf (AS) interpreted from the king of Egypt, and what did it mean?
The dream: seven fat cows being eaten by seven lean cows, and seven green ears of grain followed by seven dry ones
Meaning: seven years of abundance would be followed by seven years of drought
What happens when you give sadaqah, according to the Quran?
Allah will multiply your rewards and make you richer
Name one companion that was from the Quraysh tribe
Talhah Ibn Ubaydullah, Sa’d Ibn Abi Waqqas, Abu Ubahdah Ibn Al Jarrah
What is itikaf and when is it performed?
Seclusion in the masjid for full devotion to worship; last 10 days of Ramadan