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Islamic Questions and Answers for Kids
Short, simple answers to the questions every Muslim child should know, grouped by topic. Read them together, or print and practise.
About Allah
- Who created us?
Allah created us and everything around us.
- How many gods are there?
Only one: Allah. "Say: He is Allah, the One" (Surah Al-Ikhlas).
- Who should we ask for help?
Allah alone. In Al-Fatihah we say: "You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help."
- Does Allah see and hear us?
Yes. Allah sees and hears everything, even what is hidden.
Our faith
- What are the five pillars of Islam?
The Shahadah, salah, zakat, fasting in Ramadan, and Hajj.
- What are the six things a Muslim believes in?
Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and qadr (Allah's decree).
- What is the Kalimah?
"La ilaha illallahu Muhammadur Rasulullah": there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
- Name four angels.
Jibril, Mika'il, Israfil and the Angel of Death.
Our Prophet ﷺ
- What is our Prophet's name?
Muhammad ﷺ, the son of 'Abdullah.
- Where was he born?
In Makkah, in the Year of the Elephant.
- What were his parents' names?
His father was 'Abdullah and his mother was Aminah.
- Who looked after him as a child?
His grandfather 'Abd al-Muttalib, then his uncle Abu Talib.
- Who was his first wife?
Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her).
- Where is he buried?
In Madinah, in his masjid, Masjid an-Nabawi.
The Qur'an
- What is the Qur'an?
The word of Allah, sent down to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
- Who brought the Qur'an to the Prophet ﷺ?
The angel Jibril.
- What was the first word revealed?
"Iqra'" which means "Read".
- How many surahs and juz are in the Qur'an?
114 surahs and 30 juz.
- Which surah do we read in every rak'ah?
Surah Al-Fatihah.
Salah
- What are the five daily prayers?
Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha.
- What must we do before salah?
Make wudu, wear clean clothes and face the qiblah.
- What is the qiblah?
The direction of the Ka'bah in Makkah.
- Which day do Muslims pray Jumu'ah?
Friday.
Good manners
- What do we say when we meet a Muslim?
"As-salamu 'alaykum" (peace be upon you).
- What do we say when someone gives us something?
"JazakAllahu khayran" (may Allah reward you with good).
- Which hand do we eat with?
The right hand, after saying Bismillah.
- How should we treat our parents?
With kindness and respect. Allah tells us never even to say "uff" to them (Qur'an 17:23).
- What do we say if we make a mistake?
"Astaghfirullah" (I ask Allah to forgive me), and we put it right.
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