Shahadah
What are the two statements of faith that make up the Shahādah?
Ash-hadu an laa ilaaha illallaah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasooluhu (I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allāh alone – and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger
How many obligations or requirements of wuhdu are there?
6 found in Surah Maidah
1. Washing the face, rising the mouth and nose
2. Washing the arms including the elbows
3. Wiping the head including the ears
4. Washing the feet including the ankles
5.Following the order
6. Continuity
What categories of people is Zakāt given to?
“The charity (Zakaat) is only for the poor, the needy, those employed to collect (the Zakaat), those whose hearts will be inclined (towards Islaam, by giving them Zakaat), for slaves, for those in debt, for (Jihaad in) the Cause of Allaah, and for the wayfarer (i.e. destitute traveler). It is an obligation imposed by Allaah, and Allaah is the All-Knower, the All-Wise.” [Surah At-Tawbah: 60]
1. The Poor (Fuqaraa): They are those who are not able to support themselves with sufficient means, except for very little, which is less than half (a year). So if a person cannot find that which will support himself and his family for at least half a year, he is considered poor (faqeer) and he should be given what will suffice him and his family for a year.
2. The Needy (Masaakeen): They are those who are able to support themselves with sufficient means for half of the year or more, but not enough for the entire year. So they should receive support that will complete the year for them. If a person does not have any cash on him, but yet has some other source of income, such as a profession, a salary or investment profits that will support him financially, he should not be given Zakaat. This is based on the Prophet’s statement: “There is no share in it (i.e. the Zakaat) for a wealthy person or for a strong able-bodied person who can earn a living.”
3. Those employed to collect the Zakaat: They are the ones put in charge by the ruler of a country to collect the Zakaat from those who owe it, distribute it to those who are entitled to it, guard the funds and all other types of duties involved with the supervision of Zakaat. So they should be given a portion of the Zakaat in accordance with the work they put in, even if they may already be wealthy.
4. Those whose hearts will be inclined: This refers to tribal and clan leaders, who do not have strong Faith. They should be given Zakaat so as to strengthen their Faith, which will make them callers to Islaam and good role models. But what if a person is weak in his Islaam, and he is not from the leaders who are followed and obeyed, but rather from the common folk, should he be given some Zakaat in order to strengthen his Faith?
Some scholars hold that it should be given to him since benefiting one’s religion is better than benefiting one’s body. Look at the example of a poor person. He is given Zakaat in order to nourish his body. So nourishing someone’s heart with Faith is greater and of more benefit. However some scholars hold that he should not be given the Zakaat since the benefit of strengthening his Faith is a personal benefit that is specific to him alone.
5. Slaves: What falls under this is buying slaves using Zakaat funds in order to free them, as well as assisting in the liberation of Muslim war captives.
6. Those in debt: They are the ones who owe debts. This is on the condition that they do not possess that which will enable them to remove their debts. So these people should be given enough (Zakaat) that will relieve them of their debt, whether it is a small or large amount, even if they may be wealthy due to their livelihood. So in the case where there is a man who has some income that is enough for the livelihood of himself and his family, but he has some debt that he cannot repay, he may be given sufficient Zakaat that will remove his debt from him. However, it is not permissible for a person who is owed money by a poor person to cancel that person’s debt, intending to give his share of Zakaat by that.
The scholars have differed regarding the case where the one in debt is someone’s father or son. Can he be given Zakaat in order to remove his debt? The correct opinion is that it is permissible. It is permissible for a person who owes Zakaat to go to the creditor (person owed the debt) and pay him back the loan of the indebted without the latter being aware of it. This is on the condition that the person owing Zakaat knows that the indebted one is unable to repay his debt.
7. In the Cause of Allaah: This refers to Jihaad in the Cause of Allaah. So those who fight in Jihaad should be given a portion of the Zakaat that will suffice them for their Jihaad and enable them to buy the necessary tools for Jihaad in the Cause of Allaah.
What also falls under “the Cause of Allaah” is religious knowledge. So a student of Islamic knowledge should be given that which will enable him to seek knowledge, such as books and so on. This is unless he already has money of his own that will enable him to achieve that.
8. The Wayfarer: This refers to a traveler that has been cut off from his journey. So he should be given enough Zakaat that will enable him to return to his homeland.
When was fasting obligated?
The 2nd year after Hijrah
When is Hajj?
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
What are two occasions on which the Shahādah would be spoken?
When you enter Islam, when the adhan is called, during prayer, during dhikr, during Hajj.
What is the ruling upon the one who dies whilst being one that does not pray?
He is considered a disbeliever.
What types of possessions is Zakāt paid on?
The specific wealth upon which the Zakāt is payable on four categories:
What does siyam mean linguistically and legisatively?
To withhold; To withhold with niyyah
What is tawaf?
Circling the kabah 7 times starting at the black stone
Explain major and minor shirk?
Major Shirk is any type of Shirk the Qur’aan or the ḥadīth explains that whoever does it is not considered a Muslim, not within the religion of Islam, and is not a true believer in Allah. Major Shirk dooms the person to live in Hell forever if he does not stop making Major Shirk before he dies. Any form of worship that is done for other than Allah is Major Shirk, such as praying to others besides Allah or hoping for things from others that only Allah can give (e.g. forgiveness, Paradise, etc.).
A common example of Major Shirk is when people pray to other people such as prophets or visit the graves of saints, believing those people hear or answer prayers.
Minor Shirk is any type of saying or action that the Qur’aan or ḥadīth describes as being Shirk but that the person who says or does it could still be considered a Muslim, still inIslam, and is still a believer in Allah. However, Minor Shirk does mean that the person’s belief in Tawḥīd may be incorrect.
Some actions or statements are considered Minor Shirk. For example, saying something like, “If it was not for Allah and you, something bad would have happened!” Someone once said to Prophet Muhammad (صلّى الله عليه وسلّم), “Whatever Allah wants and you want (to happen will happen).” The prophet (صلّى الله عليه وسلّم) explained that such things are not correct to say; he said:
أَجَعَلْتَنِي مَعَ اللهِ عَدْلاً ؟ لا بَلْ : مَا شَاءَ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ
Have you made me an equal with Allah? No, instead say: “Whatever Allah alone wants (to happen will happen).” [21]
How was prayer first prescribed?
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Allah enjoined fifty prayers upon my nation, and I came back with that until I came to Musa. Musa said: ‘What has your Lord enjoined upon your nation?’ I said: ‘He has enjoined fifty prayers on me.’ He said: ‘Go back to your Lord, for your nation will not be able to do that.’ So I went back to my Lord, and He reduced it by half. I went back to Musa and told him, and he said: ‘Go back to your Lord, for your nation will not be able to do that.’ So I went back to my Lord, and He said: ‘They are five and they are fifty; My Word does not change.’ So I went back to Musa and he said: ‘Go back to your Lord.’ I said: ‘I feel shy before my Lord.’”
How is Zakat on cash measures?
2.5% of all of it
How many times did the Prophet SAW fast?
9 times
What if you can not kiss the black stone?
At least touch it with your hand and kiss your hand.
What are the caterogies of tawheed in Arabic?
1. Tawheed Ar-Rubūbiyyah (Lordship)
2. Tawheed Al-Ulūhiyyah (Worship)
3. Tawheed Al-Asmā was-Sifāt (Names and Attributes)
What are the nine conditions of salah that without it the prayer is not accepted?
1. Islam
2. Sanity
3. Adulthood
4. Purification/ Ablution
5. Covering your arwah
6. Body, garment, and place should be clean of impurities
7. Facing the Qiblah
8. Sincere Intention
9. Praying at the correct time
When do you pay Zakat Al Fitr and how much do you pay?
After Ramadan, a sā’ (صاع) of wheat, or barley, or dates, or raisins or hard cheese―or that which is the staple food according to the land such as rice, corn, millet and so on. A sā’ in kilograms is approximately 2.4kg.
Describe True Fajr.
True Fajr, is a horizontal spreading light from north to south, is not followed by darkness, rather the sky gets brighter and brighter once it begins, and it is connected to the horizon and there is no darkness between its light and the horizon.
False Fajr, is a vertical light, not horizontal, is followed by darkness and, is disconnected from the horizon so there is darkness between it and the horizon.
What are the places that are visited during hajj?
Mecca (The Sacred Grand Mosque (Al-Masjid Al-Haraam), Mina (Start of the pilgrim and stoning of the pillars), Muzdalifah (Where pilgrims sleep), and Arafat
What are the seven conditions in Arabic?
1. al-'ilm (knowledge)
2. al-yaqin (certainty)
3. al-qubul (acceptence)
4. al-inqiyad (submission and obedience)
5. as-sidq (truthfulness)
6. al-ikhlas (sincerity)
7. al-mahabbah (love)
What are the Pillars of Salah
1. Qiyam (If you are able)
2. Opening Takbir
3. Reciting Sura al Fatitah
4. Bowing in Ruku
5. Standing after Ruku
6. Sujood (prostration)
7. Rising from Sujood
8. Sitting between the two Sujood
9. Having tranquility
10. Following the order
11. Last Tashahudd
12. Sitting for Tashahudd
13. Sending salams upon the Prophet SAW
14. Talim (Salam)
What happens if you give Zakat al Fitr after the Eid prayer?
It is considered sadaqah.
What are the signs of Laylatul Qadr?
Ubayy bin Ka’b (radiyallāhu ‘anhu) stated: “The sign of Laylatul-Qadr is that the Sun rises the following morning white and without rays.”[14]
In a narration, he (radiyallāhu ‘anhu) said: “The Sun rises the following morning like a brass dish having no rays until it rises high up.”[15]
Abu Hurayrah (radiyallāhu ‘anhu) said: “We were remembering Laylatul-Qadr in the presence of Allah’s Messenger (salallāhu ‘alaihi wasallam) so he said: ‘Who among you remembers [that night] when the moon rose and it was like a piece of the plate.’”[16]
Abdullāh bin ‘Abbās (radiyallāhu ‘anhumā) stated that Allah’s Messenger (salallāhu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: “Laylatul-Qadr is easy and calm, not too hot and not too cold, and the Sun rises the following morning weak and reddish.”
The five conditions that make Hajj binding upon a Muslim?
1. Islam
2. Sanity
3. Adulthood
4. Free from Enslavement
5. Ability