The importance and etiquette of obligatory prayers

Which of the following is NOT an obligatory prayer?

• Asr Prayer

• Eid Prayer

• Fajr Prayer

• Isha Prayer

All of the following describe the importance of prayer EXCEPT:

• It is the first thing you will be asked about on the DOJ.

• It is the key to Jannah.

• It guarantees that you never face challenges in life.

• It is the second pillar of Islam.

Saleh wants to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad SAAWS in prayer. He should

• rush to the masjid.

• pray at the last minute.

• have an intention to please his parents.

• make thikr before and after prayer.

How would you respond to someone who goes to the masjid in sweaty clothes?

• Allah said: "O children of Adam, take your adornment at every masjid."

• Prophet Muhammad (SAAWS) said:
  "The most beloved deed to Allah is the prayer at its appointed time."

• Prophet Muhammad (SAAWS) said:
  "Prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times greater than prayer offered alone."

• Prophet Muhammad (SAAWS) said: "The first thing that a servant will be asked about on the Day of Judgment is his prayer."

The Arabic word for being focused in your prayers is

• thikr

• niyyah

• adab

• khushoo

Ali heard the call to prayer and doesn't want to miss praying in the masjid. He should

• make wudu quickly without washing his face.

• make wudu and walk to the masjid calmly.

• make wudu and run to the masjid.

• pray without wudu.

Omar is travelling from the UAE to the United States. What shall he do?

• Skip the prayer since he is on the plane.

• Wait until he arrives to the US and then pray all the prayers he missed.

• Perform his prayer in his seat on the plane.

• Do tasbeeh instead of praying.