Ahkam (Rulings)

Question 1

What are the breakers of wudu?

Answer 1

1. Relieving oneself (going to the bathroom)
2. Passing gas
3. Sleep

Question 2

If you forget to say, “Bismillah” before making wudu, is the wudu valid?

Answer 2

No. Saying “Bismillah” before making wudu is a requirement.

Question 3

When do we make tayammum (dry ablution) instead of wudu?

Answer 3

When water is unavailable/unusable or a person cannot use water because of some possible harm.

Question 4

How do we make tayammum?

Answer 4

1. Hit any natural surface (sand, soil, mud, rock, snow, etc) with your hands, and blow the dust off.
2. Wipe your face.
3. Wipe your hands (front, back, and between the fingers).

Question 5

What is the order of making wudu?

Answer 5

1. Make the intention
2. Say “Bismillah”
3. Wash the hands and between the fingers.
4. Clean the mouth and nose.
5. Wash the face (the entire circle of the face, including the beard).
6. Wash the hands and arms up including the elbows. First the right, then the left
7. Wipe the head and the ears.
8. Wash the feet—between the toes and up over the ankles, don’t forget the heels. First the right, then the left.
9. Say the shahadah and dua after making wudu

Question 6

Can we make up our own rulings in the religion using our mind?

Answer 6

No. The rulings come from what Allah has sent in the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Question 7

Can we pray without wudu?

Answer 7

No. Wudu is the key for salah.

Question 8

What are some of the virtues/benefits of making wudu?

Answer 8

1. It erases the sins and makes them fall off.
2. Forgiveness of sins.
3. Opens the 8 doors of Jannah.
4. It unties one of the knots of shaytan
5. Special markings in the places of wudu on the Day of Judgement

Question 9

What is the one deed that the Muslim is never excused from?

Answer 9

The prayer (salat)

Question 10

Where did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) receive the command for salah given and by whom?

Answer 10

In the heavens by Allah

Question 11

What is the first thing the Muslim will be asked about on the Day of Judgement?

Answer 11

The prayer (salat)

Question 12

Who is not responsible for the prayer?

Answer 12

1. The one who is sleeping until they wake up.
2. The child until they become mature.
3. The insane person until they become sane.

Question 13

When is the best time to pray the 5 daily prayers?

Answer 13

In their earliest times.

Question 14

Which salat did the Prophet (peace be upon him) delay?

Answer 14

Isha

Question 15

What should you do if you missed a prayer?

Answer 15

1. Pray it as soon as you remember.
2. Pray the missed prayers in order.
3. Take your time, do not rush, when praying your missed prayers.