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What does the Arabic word 'sawm' refer to?
What does the Arabic word 'sawm' refer to?
Sawm is a part of Islam along with prayer and zakah.
Sawm is a part of Islam along with prayer and zakah.
True
What time of day does fasting (sawm) begin and end?
What time of day does fasting (sawm) begin and end?
From dawn to sunset
The Arabic word for fasting, which means abstaining from eating and drinking, is called __________.
The Arabic word for fasting, which means abstaining from eating and drinking, is called __________.
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Match the following Islamic terms with their descriptions:
Match the following Islamic terms with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five daily prayers?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five daily prayers?
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There are seven daily prayers that Muslims must perform.
There are seven daily prayers that Muslims must perform.
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Name the prayer that is performed just before dawn.
Name the prayer that is performed just before dawn.
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A Muslim should always try to pray at the right _______.
A Muslim should always try to pray at the right _______.
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Match the following prayers with their corresponding times:
Match the following prayers with their corresponding times:
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What does the term 'jamaa'ah' mean in Arabic?
What does the term 'jamaa'ah' mean in Arabic?
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Muslims perform their salah facing any direction.
Muslims perform their salah facing any direction.
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What is the holy city and center of Islam?
What is the holy city and center of Islam?
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Muslims can perform their salah __________ or in groups.
Muslims can perform their salah __________ or in groups.
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Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
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What was the outcome of the Prophet's trade journeys with Khadijah's caravans?
What was the outcome of the Prophet's trade journeys with Khadijah's caravans?
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The Prophet kept almost all of Khadijah's goods after the trade journeys.
The Prophet kept almost all of Khadijah's goods after the trade journeys.
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Who was the owner of the trade caravans that the Prophet headed?
Who was the owner of the trade caravans that the Prophet headed?
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The Prophet sold almost all that ______ had given him.
The Prophet sold almost all that ______ had given him.
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Match the events with their outcomes:
Match the events with their outcomes:
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What is the phrase that a Muslim says to begin the prayer?
What is the phrase that a Muslim says to begin the prayer?
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A Muslim can perform the prayer without making the intention in their heart.
A Muslim can perform the prayer without making the intention in their heart.
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What does the phrase 'Allaahu Akbar' mean?
What does the phrase 'Allaahu Akbar' mean?
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Before starting the salah, a Muslim faces the ______.
Before starting the salah, a Muslim faces the ______.
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Match the following actions with their descriptions:
Match the following actions with their descriptions:
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When should a Muslim begin fasting during Ramadan if the new moon is sighted?
When should a Muslim begin fasting during Ramadan if the new moon is sighted?
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A Muslim should break their fast at dawn on the day the new moon is sighted.
A Muslim should break their fast at dawn on the day the new moon is sighted.
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What happens as soon as the sun sets on the day a Muslim begins fasting during Ramadan?
What happens as soon as the sun sets on the day a Muslim begins fasting during Ramadan?
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If the new moon of Ramadan is sighted, a Muslim begins his fast from _____ the following day.
If the new moon of Ramadan is sighted, a Muslim begins his fast from _____ the following day.
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Match the following actions with their respective timings during Ramadan:
Match the following actions with their respective timings during Ramadan:
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Study Notes
Allah is All-Knowing and All-Seeing
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Allah knows everything, including the seen and unseen.
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He knows what is in the Heavens, secrets, and hidden things.
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He knows the contents of hearts.
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He knows the point of growth for every tree and every leaf.
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He knows where and when every leaf will fall, as well as the weight of every grain of sand and the weight of the mountains.
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He knows the measure of all oceans and the deeds of His servants, even their secret thoughts.
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He knows the breaths they breathe and words they speak.
Grandfather Salman's Story
- Grandfather Salman gave dates to his grandchildren and asked them to eat them in secret.
- All the grandchildren except Ahmad hid to eat their dates.
- Ahmad said he couldn't hide from Allah.
The Books of Allah
- An important pillar of Islam is believing in the books revealed by Allah to His messengers.
- These books guide people to the right path.
- Allah commanded believers to believe in His books.
- Revelation, in Arabic, means "wahy." It is sometimes in the form of books or sheets, which are called scriptures.
- Messengers received revelations from Allah, and followers wrote them down into books.
- In some cases, revelations were written already, like the Tawraah (Torah) given to Musa (Moses).
Teachings of the Revelations
- Allah's revelations contain important knowledge.
- Revelations include instructions for life (manners, worship, avoiding sins).
- Stories of past nations and their fates.
- Guidance about the next world (resurrection, judgment, Paradise, and Hellfire).
The Five Daily Prayers
- Muslims pray five times a day.
- The prayer is performed faced towards the Kabah in Makkah.
- Prayers can be performed individually or in groups (jamaa'ah).
- Prayers can be performed anywhere: at home, at work, or in a garden.
- The five prayers remove sins.
- The call to prayer (adhan) is used to notify Muslims for prayers at times.
Parts of a Rak'ah
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Recitation of Surat al-Fatihah while standing
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Recitation of another Surah (in the first two Rak'ahs).
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Ruku' (bowing)
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Rising straight
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Sujud (Prostration) - done twice
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Sitting between two prostrations
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The Tashahhud and Salaam.
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The time for prayers are also mentioned such as Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
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The number of Rak'ahs for each prayer are listed.
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Test your knowledge about key Islamic practices such as sawm (fasting) and prayer. This quiz covers various aspects of Islam, including specific terms, their meanings, and the importance of prayer times. Perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about the Islamic faith.
