Islamic Prayer Basics

What is the name of the ritual prayer performed by Muslims?

• Namaz

• Dua

• Tasbih

• Salah

How many times a day are Muslims required to perform Salah?

• Ten

• Seven

• Three

• Five

Which direction do Muslims face when performing Salah?

• Vatican City

• Great Wall of China

• Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

• Eiffel Tower

What is the significance of the Adhan in relation to Salah?

• The Adhan is a call to prayer for non-Muslims

• The Adhan is only recited during special occasions

• The Adhan is a reminder to skip Salah

• The Adhan signifies the importance and timing of Salah.

What is the purpose of the Sujood (prostration) in Salah?

• To impress others with piety

• To demonstrate humility and submission to Allah, and seek closeness to Him.

• To show off physical flexibility

• To rest during prayer

What is the minimum number of Rakats in each of the five daily prayers?

• 2 Rakats for Fajr, 4 Rakats for Dhuhr, 4 Rakats for Asr, 3 Rakats for Maghrib, and 4 Rakats for Isha

• 1 Rakat for Fajr, 3 Rakats for Dhuhr, 2 Rakats for Asr, 4 Rakats for Maghrib, and 5 Rakats for Isha

• 3 Rakats for Fajr, 2 Rakats for Dhuhr, 4 Rakats for Asr, 2 Rakats for Maghrib, and 3 Rakats for Isha

• 4 Rakats for Fajr, 5 Rakats for Dhuhr, 3 Rakats for Asr, 2 Rakats for Maghrib, and 1 Rakat for Isha

What is the importance of Wudu (ablution) before performing Salah?

• Wudu is only for physical cleanliness

• Wudu cleanses the individual physically and spiritually, preparing them to stand before Allah in prayer.

• Wudu is only for spiritual preparation

• Wudu is not necessary before Salah

What is the meaning of the Takbir in Salah?

• 'Allahu Akbar' means 'Allah is the Greatest'.

• Takbir means 'Peace be upon you'

• Allahu Akbar means 'God is the Greatest'

• Takbir means 'Praise be to Allah'

What is the role of the Imam in leading the congregation in Salah?

• To recite Quranic verses aloud and lead the congregation in the physical movements of the prayer.

• To skip certain parts of the prayer

• To provide a sermon during the prayer

• To perform the prayer alone without leading the congregation

What is the significance of the Qibla in Islamic prayer?

• The Qibla is used to determine the time of prayer in Islam.

• The Qibla is a symbolic gesture with no real significance in Islamic prayer.

• The Qibla is significant in Islamic prayer as it represents the unity and connection of Muslims worldwide.

• The Qibla is a physical barrier that separates Muslims during prayer.