Quizzes 2: Importance of Intention (Niyyah)

What is the Arabic word for “intention”?

• Fardh

• Amal

• Niyyah

• Tasbih

According to a hadith, “Actions are judged by…”

• Their results

• Intentions

• Their size

• Public opinion

Who narrated the famous hadith about intention?

• Abu Hurairah

• Abdullah ibn Abbas

• Umar ibn al-Khattab

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

Which book starts with the hadith on niyyah?

• Riyadh-us-Saliheen

• Sahih al-Bukhari

• Sahih Muslim

• Sunan Abi Dawood

What is the correct intention for prayer (Salah)?

• Verbally say the name of the prayer

• Intend it in the heart

• Write it on paper

• Whisper it aloud

Is niyyah required for wudu (ablution)?

• Yes

• No

• Only in Ramadan

• Not according to any scholars

What happens if a person performs an action without niyyah?

• The action is invalid

• The action is double rewarded

• The action is forgiven

• It depends on others’ view

Can niyyah be combined for multiple acts?

• Yes, in some cases

• No, never

• Only during Hajj

• Only in Ramadan

For fasting, when should niyyah be made?

• Anytime during the day

• Before Fajr

• After Iftar

• Before Dhuhr

Niyyah is an act of:

• The tongue

• The body

• The heart

• The eyes