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Quiz 3 Seniors
1. Write the translation of any one verse of the Qur'an Kareem about salah and indicate the verse number.
Recite that which has been revealed to you
of the Book and keep up prayer; surely prayer keeps (one) away from indecency
and evil, and certainly the rememberance of Allah is the greatest, and Allah knows
what you do. (29:45)
2. Write the translation of any one Hadith Shareef of the beloved Prophet
Sallallahu 'alaihi wa Sallam about salah.
Hadrat Mughira Rady Allahu 'Anhu said that
the Holy Prophet Sallallahu 'alaihi wa Sallam prayed for so long in the night
in standing posture that his feet got swoolen up. His companions said to him,
"O Prophet of Allah! Why do you exert so much when Allah Sub'hanahu wa Ta'ala
has forgiven you all sins?" The beloved Prophet Sallallahu 'alaihi wa Sallam replied,
"Should I not be a grateful servant of Allah?" (Bukhari, Muslim)
3. What is the meaning of Salât al-Fard ?
Obligatory prayer
4. Name the daily Salât al-Fard and the number of rak'ah in each.
Fajr: 2
Zuhr: 4
'Asr: 4
Maghrib: 3
'Isha: 4
5. Indicate the daily salah of sunnah mu'akkadah and the number of rak'ah in each.
2 raka'ah before fard of Fajr
4 raka'ah before fard of Zuhr
2 raka'ah after fard of Zuhr
2 raka'ah after fard of Maghrib
2 raka'ah after fard of 'Isha
6. What is recited in ruku'? Write its meaning.
Sub-hana Rabbi-yal 'Azeem
Glory to my Lord, the Great
7. What is recited in sajda? Write its meaning.
Sub-hana Rabbi-yal A'la
Glory to my Lord, the Most High
8. Write the translation of what is recited in azan.
Allah is Great Allah is Great
Allah is Great Allah is Great
I bear witness that no one is worthy of worship but Allah
I bear witness that no one is worthy of worship but Allah
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Come to prayer Come to prayer
Come to salvation Come to salvation
Allah is Great Allah is Great
No one is worthy of worthy of worship but Allah
9. In which directed do we face when in salah?
In the direction of the Ka'ba in Makkah
10. What is majid qiblatain?
The mosque in which our beloved Prophet Sallallahu 'alaihi
wa Sallam received Allah's command to adopt the Ka'ba as the qibla. He was already
facing Masjid al-Aqsa, so he turned his face towards the Ka'ba and so did his
followers. Hence, this mosque came to be called Masjid Qiblatain, the masjid with
the two qiblas.
11. How many times is it more meritorious to pray in congregation (jama'ah) compared to praying alone?
27 times
12. How many times is it more meritorious to pray
(a) at the Ka'ba in Makkah? 100,000 times
(b) in Masjid Nabawi? 50,000 times
(c) in Masjid al-Aqsa? 50,000 times
13. When is Salaatul Tahajjud offered and how many rak'ah are there in it?
After midnight and before Fajr. It has a maximum of 8
raka'ah, according to some 12, prayed 2 raka'ah each time.
14. When is Salaatul Awwabeen offered and how many rak'ah are there in it?
After Maghrib. It has 6 raka'ah, prayed 2 raka'ah each
time
15. Which Tasbeeh is recited in Salaatul Tasbeeh and how
many times is this Tasbeeh recited?
SubhanAllah-i wa'l Hamdu Lillah-i wa laa ilaaha Illallahu Wallahu Akbar
Glory be to Allah and all praise is for Allah
and no one is worthy of worship but Allah and Allah is Great
Recited 75 times in each of 4 raka'ah for a total of
300 times
16. In what ways is Salât al-'Îd similar to Salât al-Jumu'ah and in what ways is it different?
Ways in which they are similar:
2 raka'ah in each
2 khutbas in each
In each salah, the Imam recites al-Fatihah and surah (or verses of the Holy Qur'an)
loudly
Ways in which they are different:
There are additional takbeeraat in Salat al-'Îd
while there are no additonal takbeeraat in Salât al-Jumu'ah
In Salât al-Jumu'ah, there is azan to call people to the masjid, azan before the
khutbah, and iqama before salah.
In Salat al-'Îd, there is no azan or iqama
In Salât al-Jumu'ah, the khutbas are before salah while in Salat al-'Îd, the khutbahs
are after salah
Salât al-Jumu'ah replaces Salât az-Zuhr while Salat al-'Îd is offered after sunrise
Salât al-Jumu'ah is fard while salatul Salat al-'Îd
17. What is meant by hudoor and khushu' in salah?
Hudur: presence of body, mind and heart in salah
Khushu': submissiveness and humility
18. Who led the Muslims in prayer in the beloved Prophet's final illness?
Sayyidina Abubakr Siddiq, Rady Allahu 'Anhu
19. How many takbeeraat are there in salatul Janazah?
4 takbeeraat
20. Write the translation of As-Salaatu Ibrahimiyyah (Durood
Ibrahim) recited in salah?
O Allah! Bestow blessings on Sayyidina Muhammad
and on the family of Sayyidina Muhammad
as you bestowed blessings on Sayyidina Ibrahim
and on the family of Sayyidina Ibrahim
Truly, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious
O Allah! Bestow favours on Sayyidina Muhammad
and on the family of Sayyidina Muhammad
as you bestowed favours on Sayyidina Ibrahim
and on the family of Sayyidina Ibrahim
Truly, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious