Islamic Beliefs and Practices Quiz

1. What does Istinja mean in Islamic practice?

💡 Istinja is the Islamic practice of cleaning oneself after using the toilet — using water and maintaining purity.

2. What is Iman (faith) in Islam?

💡 Iman consists of belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Prophets, the Last Day and Divine Decree (Qadr).

3. What is Ghusl in Islam?

💡 Ghusl is the full ritual bath required in Islam after certain states such as after marital relations or menstruation.

4. What is Wudu in Islam?

💡 Wudu is the ritual purification using water — washing face, hands, arms, wiping head and washing feet — required before Salah.

5. How many Rakahs are in Fajr (morning) prayer?

💡 Fajr prayer consists of 2 Fard Rakahs plus 2 Sunnah Rakahs (total 4 but 2 are obligatory).

6. What is Tawheed in Islam?

💡 Tawheed is the concept of the absolute Oneness of Allah — the most fundamental belief in Islam.

7. How many angels are mentioned by name in the Quran?

💡 Three angels are mentioned by name in the Quran: Jibreel, Mikail and Harut and Marut (some count 4).

8. What is the nisab (minimum threshold) for Zakat on gold?

💡 The nisab for Zakat on gold is 87.48 grams (7.5 tola) — wealth above this held for one lunar year requires Zakat.

9. Which type of Salah is Fard (obligatory) for all Muslim adults?

💡 The five daily prayers (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) are Fard (obligatory) for every sane adult Muslim.

10. Which prayer has 4 Fard Rakahs?

💡 Dhuhr (noon prayer) has 4 Fard Rakahs. Asr also has 4 Fard Rakahs.

11. What is Tayammum?

💡 Tayammum is dry ablution using clean earth or dust — permitted when water is unavailable or its use harmful.

12. What is Haram in Islamic law?

💡 Haram means absolutely forbidden in Islamic law — doing it brings sin and punishment.

13. What is the meaning of Halal?

💡 Halal means permissible or lawful in Islamic law — opposite of Haram (forbidden).

14. What is Akhirah in Islam?

💡 Akhirah refers to the Hereafter — the eternal life after death including resurrection, judgment and paradise or hell.

15. What is Qadr in Islamic belief?

💡 Qadr is belief in Divine Decree — that Allah has knowledge of all things and has decreed everything.

Quiz Complete!