Tafsir
What does Al-Nas mean?
The people
Mankind
Who is the sahabi that the Prophet ﷺ gave this advice to:
"O young man, I will teach you some words:
Be mindful of Allah, and He will protect you.
Be mindful of Allah, and you will find Him with you.
If you ask, then ask Allah; and if you seek help, seek help from Allah.
Know that if the whole nation were to gather to benefit you with something, they would not benefit you except with what Allah has already written for you; and if they gather to harm you with something, they would not harm you except with what Allah has already written against you.
The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried."
Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA)
What is the best night of Ramadan?
Laylatul Qadr
Which sunnah prayer did the Prophet ﷺ never miss.
Salat Al Witr
Who is the best Quran reciter in the world?
Yasser Al-Dosari
What is Al-Masad mean, and why is the surah named that?
Al-Masad (المسد) means twisted fibers or palm fiber.
The surah is named that because in the last verse of, the wife of Abu Lahab (Umm Jameel) is described as carrying firewood.
"Around her neck will be a rope of palm fiber (مسد)."
Allah mentions a rope of palm fiber tied around her neck as a punishment in Hellfire, fitting her evil actions and arrogance.
What should we say if something befalls/affects us?
If something befalls you, do not say: 'If only I had done such-and-such, it would have been such-and-such.'
Rather say:
قَدَّرَ اللَّهُ وَمَا شَاءَ فَعَلَ
(Qaddar Allah wa ma shaa'a fa'al)
'It is the decree of Allah, and He does whatever He wills.'
For saying 'if' opens the door to the deeds of Shaytan."
Why do we fast according to the quran?
To attain taqwa.
Name one rukn (pillar) of Salah.
Standing (for obligatory prayers)
Opening Takbeer (Takbeerat al-Ihram)
Recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah
Rukoo' (bowing)
Sujood (prostration) — on seven parts
Final Tashahhud (at the end of prayer)
Sitting for the Final Tashahhud
Sending Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ (in the final Tashahhud)
Tasleem (saying Salam to exit prayer)
Maintaining the order between the pillars
What month do many people neglect according to the Prophet ﷺ?
Sha'ban.
What was the last full surah revealed in the Quran?
Surat Al-Nasr
Who is the worst thief?
The one who steals from their Salah and does not do their Ruku' and Sujood properly.
What is the hadith about the reward of fasting Ramadan with sincere faith and in hope of reward from Allah?
The Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever fasts Ramadan out of sincere faith (iman) and hoping for reward (ihtisab), his past sins will be forgiven."
(Some are obvious)
Islam – you must be Muslim
Sanity – you must be sane (not insane)
Age of Discernment – you must have reached an age where you understand things (around 7 years old)
Purity from major and minor impurities – through wudu or ghusl
Purity of the body – no physical najasah (impurities) on your body
Purity of clothes – no physical najasah on your clothes
Purity of place – the area you’re praying on must be clean
Covering the 'Awrah – properly covering private parts according to Islamic law
Facing the Qiblah – facing the direction of the Ka'bah
Intention (Niyyah) – intending the specific prayer in your heart before starting
Which Sahabi returned from Yemen after the Prophet ﷺ had passed away and said that this is not the same Madinah I left?"
Muaadh ibn Jabal RA
Why was Surat Al-Kafirun revealed?
Surat Al-Kafirun was revealed because the Quraysh leaders came to the Prophet ﷺ with a proposal:
they suggested a compromise — that he worships their gods for one year, and they would worship his Lord (Allah) for one year.
In response, Allah revealed Surat Al-Kafirun completely rejecting their offer, with a clear and strong declaration that there can be no mixing between Tawheed (pure monotheism) and shirk (polytheism).
What is the hadith about the dangers of envy (hasad)?
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"Beware of envy, for it consumes good deeds just as fire consumes wood.”
What did the Prophet ﷺ do on the last nights of Ramadan?
He would tighten his waist belt
He would spend the whole night awake in worship
He would wake up his family to join him in worship
Give me one Duaa Al-Istiftaah of Salah
.سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ ، وَتَعَالَىٰ جَدُّكَ ، وَلَا إِلٰهَ غَيْرُكَ
اَللّٰهُمَّ بَاعِدْ بَيْنِـيْ وَبَيْنَ خَطَايَاىَ كَمَا بَاعَدْتَ بَيْنَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ، اَللّٰهُمَّ نَقِّنِيْ مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الْأَبْيَضُ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ، اَللّٰهُمَّ اغْسِلْ خَطَايَاىَ بِالْمَاءِ وَالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ
How many times is
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم
mentioned in the Quran?
114.
What does "رِحْلَةَ الشِّتَاءِ وَالصَّيْفِ" (rihlata ash-shitā’i waṣ-ṣayf) mean?
It means "the journey of winter and summer," referring to the Quraysh tribe’s two major trade journeys:
In winter to Yemen, and
In summer to Ash-Sham (Greater Syria).
These journeys are mentioned in Surah Quraysh as a blessing from Allah.
Give me one hadith in both english and arabic.
HADITH APPROVAL BY YUSEF
How many Ramadans did the Prophet ﷺ experience?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ experienced 9 Ramadans after fasting became obligatory.
What is the foundational hadith for Salah rulings (how to pray)?
The foundation is the famous hadith:
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"Pray as you have seen me praying."
(صَلُّوا كَمَا رَأَيْتُمُونِي أُصَلِّي)
(Sahih Bukhari, 631)
What surah has the last revealed ayah in the Quran?
The last revealed verse of the Qur'an is in Surah Al-Baqarah, specifically:
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:281):
"وَاتَّقُوا يَوْمًا تُرْجَعُونَ فِيهِ إِلَى اللَّهِ..."
"And fear the Day when you will be returned to Allah..."