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Salah Quiz: Printable Questions and Answers

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  1. How many obligatory prayers must Muslims perform each day?

    1. 3
    2. 4
    3. 5
    4. 6

  2. What is the name of the dawn prayer?

    1. Dhuhr
    2. Fajr
    3. Asr
    4. Isha

  3. What is the name of the midday prayer?

    1. Dhuhr
    2. Fajr
    3. Maghrib
    4. Isha

  4. What is the name of the afternoon prayer?

    1. Fajr
    2. Dhuhr
    3. Maghrib
    4. Asr

  5. What is the name of the sunset prayer?

    1. Fajr
    2. Isha
    3. Asr
    4. Maghrib

  6. What is the name of the night prayer?

    1. Fajr
    2. Maghrib
    3. Isha
    4. Dhuhr

  7. What must a Muslim perform before prayer to be in a state of ritual purity?

    1. Ghusl
    2. Wudu
    3. Tayammum
    4. Sawm

  8. Which direction must Muslims face during prayer?

    1. Towards the Kaaba in Makkah
    2. Towards the east
    3. Towards the north
    4. Towards Jerusalem

  9. What is the special congregational prayer performed on Friday called?

    1. Tarawih
    2. Jumu'ah
    3. Eid prayer
    4. Witr

  10. What is the call to prayer called?

    1. Adhan
    2. Khutbah
    3. Iqamah
    4. Dua

  11. What is the second, shorter call given just before the prayer begins?

    1. Adhan
    2. Tasleem
    3. Takbir
    4. Iqamah

  12. What is the position called where the forehead touches the ground during prayer?

    1. Ruku
    2. Qiyam
    3. Sujood
    4. Juloos

Answer key

Salah Quiz, correct answers and explanations.

  1. C. 5

    Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha make up the five daily prayers.

  2. B. Fajr

    Fajr is prayed before sunrise and is the first of the five daily prayers.

  3. A. Dhuhr

    Dhuhr is prayed after the sun passes its highest point, in the early afternoon.

  4. D. Asr

    Asr is prayed in the mid to late afternoon, before the sun begins to set.

  5. D. Maghrib

    Maghrib is prayed just after sunset, one of the shortest windows among the five prayers.

  6. C. Isha

    Isha is prayed after nightfall and closes out the day's five prayers.

  7. B. Wudu

    Wudu is the ritual washing of the hands, face, arms, and feet performed before prayer.

  8. A. Towards the Kaaba in Makkah

    This direction is called the qibla, and Muslims everywhere face the Kaaba in Makkah for every prayer.

  9. B. Jumu'ah

    Jumu'ah replaces the Dhuhr prayer on Fridays and includes a sermon before the prayer begins.

  10. A. Adhan

    The Adhan is called out at the start of each prayer time, inviting Muslims to prayer.

  11. D. Iqamah

    The Iqamah is a brief repeat of the Adhan, signaling that the prayer is about to start.

  12. C. Sujood

    Sujood, or prostration, is considered the position of closest nearness to God in the prayer.

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