Salah Knowledge Assessment

What is the linguistic definition of Salah?

• A specific set of physical movements

• Du'aa or supplication, mercy, forgiveness, blessings

• A mandatory ritual performed five times daily

• Submission to Allah's will

According to the technical (shari'e) definition, Salah begins with:

• Recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah

• Pronouncing the greatness of Allah (Takbir)

• Raising hands to the ears

• Saying 'Bismillah'

Who is considered Mukallaf in relation to Salah?

• Only men who have reached puberty

• Only those who can physically stand

• Every legally responsible adult

• Only those who have memorised the Quran

Which Surah and verse clearly states that Salah is obligatory for believers?

• Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 43

• Surah An-Nissa, verse 103

• Surah Al-Ma'un, verse 5

• Surah Al-Ankabut, verse 45

According to the hadith narrated by Sayyidina Jaabir, what is the barrier between Kufr and Imaan?

• Not paying Zakat

• Not performing Hajj

• Not observing Ramadan

• Neglect of Salah

What is the linguistic meaning of Adhan?

• To call people to gather

• To proclaim something publicly

• To worship Allah

• To establish prayer

What is the purpose of Iqamah?

• To inform those who are absent about prayer time

• To make people who are present hasten towards the Salah

• To remind the Imam of his duties

• To announce the beginning of a new day

When the Mu'adhin says 'Hayya 'ala-s-Salah' (come to prayer), how should one respond?

• 'Hayya 'ala-s-Salah'

• 'Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallah'

• 'La hawla wala quwwata illa billah'

• 'Allahu Akbar'

What supplication is recommended after the Adhan has finished?

• Surah Al-Fatihah

• 'Ash-hadu 'an la Ilaaha illallah wahdahu la shareeka lahu wa anna Muhammadan 'abduhu warasuluh...'

• 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min ash-shaytani r-rajim'

• 'Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan'

According to the Prophet's teaching, when is supplication not rejected?

• During prostration (sujood)

• Between the Adhan and the Iqamah

• During the last third of the night

• During Friday prayer