The major teaching of Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi centres on
Hadith 5 of Imam an-Nawawi's collection states: 'The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: He who innovates something in this matter of ours [Islam] that is not of it will have it rejected.' This emphasizes the rejection of innovations (bid'ah) in religion, ensuring adherence to the Sunnah and Quran.
The state into which the pilgrim enters before the time of Hajj is
Ihram is the sacred state of ritual purity and consecration that a pilgrim enters upon assuming the intention for Hajj or Umrah, involving specific dress and abstention from certain actions to focus on worship.
The major teaching in Surah an Nasr (Q. 110) is that
Surah an-Nasr (The Divine Support) prophesies the victory of Islam and the spread of the faith, indicating its triumphant future as people enter the religion in multitudes, signaling the completion of the Prophet's mission.
The goddesses of the Jahiliyyah Arabs exclude
Al-Lat, al-Manat, and al-Uzzah were idols worshipped by pre-Islamic Arabs as goddesses, mentioned in Surah an-Najm (53:19-20). As-Samad is an attribute of Allah meaning 'The Eternal, The Absolute,' not a goddess.
A Muslim is only permitted to marry his
Islamic law prohibits marriage to foster mothers, stepmothers (late father's wife), and foster sisters due to milk kinship. However, marriage to the sister of a deceased wife is permitted after the iddah period, as the prohibition ends with the wife's death.
The Surah which begins with four oaths is
Surah at-Tin (95) opens with four oaths: 'By the fig and the olive, by Mount Sinai, and by this secure city [Makkah],' emphasizing Allah's creation and the ultimate return to Him for judgment.
The Prophet lost his wife Khadijah in the year
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet's first wife and supporter, passed away in 619 CE during the 'Year of Sorrow,' shortly after the death of Abu Talib, leaving the Prophet in deep grief.
Who among the following played a major role in the transmission of Hadith?
Aishah bint Abi Bakr, the Prophet's wife, narrated over 2,000 hadiths, covering jurisprudence, manners, and theology, making her one of the greatest transmitters due to her proximity to the Prophet and scholarly insight.
The supererogatory prayer with a single rak‘ah is Salatul
Salat al-Witr is an odd-numbered supererogatory prayer performed after Isha, often consisting of a single rak'ah, closing the night's prayers and seeking protection through specific supplications.
A Juz’ of the Qur’an is sub-divided into the following except
A Juz' (one-thirtieth of the Quran) is divided into two Hizb (parts), each Hizb into four Rub' (quarters), and further into Nisf (halves), but Manzil refers to the 30 daily recitation portions, not a subdivision.
The reign of Caliph ‘Uthman b. ‘Affan is known for
During Uthman's caliphate (644-656 CE), he commissioned the standardization of the Quran into a single mushaf to prevent variations in recitation, compiling it from various dialects and distributing copies to major cities.
Imam Bukhari died in 870 C.E. as Imam Muslim is to
Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj died in 875 CE (261 AH), five years after Imam Bukhari (256 AH/870 CE), both renowned for their authentic hadith collections: Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
The number of rak‘ah in the obligatory prayers of Friday is
Salat al-Jumu'ah (Friday congregational prayer) consists of two rak'ah performed in congregation after the khutbah (sermon), replacing the full Zuhr prayer, emphasizing community and remembrance of Allah.
How many times does the word al-Qadr occur in Qur’an chapter 97?
The word 'al-Qadr' appears three times in Surah al-Qadr: in verses 1 ('laylati l-qadr'), 2 ('laylatu l-qadr'), and 3 ('laylatu l-qadr'), highlighting the night's significance.
Halimah, the wet nurse of Muhammad (S.A.W) hailed from the Banu
Halimah bint Abi Dhu'ayb from Banu Sa'd ibn Bakr nursed the infant Prophet in the desert for two years, as per Arab custom, before returning him to Amina in Makkah.
The Tahajjud is observed between
Salat al-Tahajjud is the night prayer performed after sleeping following Isha and before Fajr, consisting of odd rak'ah, praised in the Quran (17:79) for drawing closer to Allah.
Without the last verse of Suratul-Duha (Q.93), the remaining verses are
Surah ad-Duha has 11 verses total; excluding the last (verse 11: 'But as for the favor of your Lord, report [it]'), leaves 10 verses consoling the Prophet of Allah's support.
Suratul-Fatihah (Q. 1:5) admonishes Muslims to
Verse 5 of Surah al-Fatihah ('You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help') establishes tawhid, directing exclusive devotion and reliance to Allah, the core of Islamic faith.
According to the Hadith of the Prophet (S.A.W), learning is obligatory for both the
The hadith states: 'Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim male and female,' emphasizing education as a religious duty for all genders to fulfill Islamic obligations.
To seek divine guidance, Muslims are encouraged to perform Salat
Salat al-Istikhara is a two-rak'ah prayer followed by a specific dua seeking Allah's guidance in decision-making, trusting that Allah will facilitate what is best.
Makkah is referred to in Qur’an chapter 95 verse 3 as the city of
Surah at-Tin (95:3) swears 'by this secure city' (wa hadhihi l-baladi l-amin), referring to Makkah as a sanctuary of peace and safety under divine protection.
The capital of the ancient Ghana Empire was
Kumbi Saleh served as the capital of the Ghana Empire (c. 300–1240 CE), a major trade hub at the edge of the Sahara, facilitating gold and salt commerce.
Voluntary fasting is encouraged on
The Prophet encouraged fasting on Mondays and Thursdays for their virtues in drawing near to Allah, as deeds are presented to Him on these days, excluding prohibited days like Eids.
The last verse of Suratut-Tin describes Allah as the
Surah at-Tin (95:8) concludes: 'Then is one who is created from an insignificant drop of fluid expected to be other than that? But as for one who fears Allah and maintains justice, his reward is with his Lord.' Allah is the ultimate Judge.
The first king of the Mali Empire to accept Islam was
Barmandana, a ruler before Sundiata Keita, was the first Mali king to convert to Islam, marking the beginning of Islamic influence in the empire's ruling class.
The following are voluntary fasts except
Qada' fasts are makeup for missed obligatory Ramadan fasts, not voluntary. Sittah Shawwal (six days of Shawwal), Ashura (10th Muharram), and Tasu'a (9th Muharram) are recommended sunnah fasts for extra reward.
Muslims should pay more attention to Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi because it
Hadith 5 warns against bid'ah (innovations) by stating that any addition to Islam not part of it is rejected, urging Muslims to preserve the purity of the faith as taught by the Prophet.
‘Alam yajidka yatiman fa’awa (Q. 93:6) refers to Muhammad (S.A.W) as
Surah ad-Duha (93:6) translates to 'Did He not find you an orphan and give [you] refuge?', reminding the Prophet of Allah's care after his parents' death, providing comfort during revelation pauses.
The period before the advent of Islam in Arabia is referred to as Jahiliyyah because Arabia
Jahiliyyah means 'ignorance,' referring to the pre-Islamic era of polytheism, moral decay, and lack of divine guidance, as no prophet or revelation existed to illuminate the path.
The sixth verse of al-Fatihah is a prayer for
Verse 6 of Surah al-Fatihah ('Guide us to the straight path') is a supplication for hidayah (divine guidance) to the path of the righteous, essential for righteous living and salvation.
How many times does the word Qadr occur in Qur’an chapter 97?
In Surah al-Qadr, 'Qadr' appears three times (verses 1, 2, 3), underscoring the night's decree, power, and value in the context of revelation and worship.
Qadr is mentioned in the surah of the same name (Surah 97)
The term 'Qadr' is explicitly mentioned thrice in Surah al-Qadr, emphasizing its themes of divine decree and the night's superiority over a thousand months.
The word Qadr in Surah 97 refers to
'Qadr' in Surah al-Qadr primarily means 'decree' or 'measure,' referring to Allah's predestination, as the night marks the descent of decrees for the coming year.
The night of Qadr is better than
Surah al-Qadr (97:3) states 'The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months,' highlighting its immense spiritual rewards, where worship equals over 83 years.
Surah Qadr emphasizes the descent of
Verse 4 describes 'The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter,' signifying the night's role in conveying divine commands and blessings.
The revelation of the Qur’an began during the night of Qadr in
The first revelation (Surah al-Alaq 96:1-5) occurred on Laylat al-Qadr in 610 CE in the Cave of Hira, marking the start of prophethood and the Quran's gradual revelation.
The night of Qadr occurs during the last
Based on hadith (e.g., Sahih Bukhari), Laylat al-Qadr is in the last ten nights of Ramadan, often the odd ones (21, 23, 25, 27, 29), urging intensified worship.
The primary virtue of the night of Qadr is that it is a night of
Surah al-Qadr (97:5) ends 'Peace it is until the emergence of dawn,' portraying the night as serene and blessed, free from evil, filled with tranquility and divine presence.
Muslims are encouraged to seek the night of Qadr through
The surah urges standing in prayer (qiyam al-layl) during Laylat al-Qadr for forgiveness and reward, as hadiths recommend seclusion in the mosque for worship.
The significance of the night of Qadr is highlighted in Surah
Surah al-Qadr (97) exclusively details Laylat al-Qadr's virtues, revelation, angelic descent, and superiority, making it the primary Quranic reference to the night.
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