2D Salah

Question 1

In what direction do Muslims pray?

Answer 1

in the direction of Mecca (Qiblah)

for unity

Question 2

What are rak’ahs?

Answer 2

the movements done during prayer

Question 3

What may be recited during prayer?

Answer 3

The Shahadah, Allahu Akbar, The Opening Surah

Question 4

What is Niyyah?

Answer 4

A Muslim’s intention to worship Allah with a pure heart

Question 5

What is Wudu?

Answer 5

Ritual washing before prayer, it means ablution

Question 6

Surah 5:6

Answer 6

‘It is not Allah’s Will to burden you, but to purify you’

Question 7

The daily prayers

Answer 7

Fajr (before sunrise)

Dhuhr (midday)

Asr (after-noon)

Maghrib (sunset)

Isha (night)

Question 8

Jummah

Answer 8

Weekly communal salah performed after midday on a Friday

All men must attend

Question 9

Surah 62:9

Answer 9

‘when the call for prayer is made on friday, hasten… give up all trading’

Question 10

What did Muhammad say about Jummah?

Answer 10

‘it is equivalent to one entire year of praying and fasting alone’ - Hadith

Question 11

What are sunnah and nafila prayers?

Answer 11

additional prayers a Muslims does not have to do, said alone

Question 12

Du’a prayers

Answer 12

Personal prayers which may be said at any time of the day, asking Allah for help or guidance