Directions: There will be at least one question on the exam for every topic listed in this study guide.
You are expected to use your textbook and notes to review all the units and chapters listed below,
concentrating on knowing well the topics listed in this guide. The exam will consist of a mixture of
multiple choice, true and false, and short answer questions. Ask Allah, the Most High, to help you do
well on the exam and follow it up by studying.
Unit C: Worshiping Allah
Chapter 1: Hajj: The Fifth Pillar of Islam (4 Exam Questions)
Chapter 2: Making Wudoo’ Right (4 Exam Questions)
Chapter 6: Thikr-Easy Ibadah, Great Rewards (5 Exam Questions)
Chapter 7: Zakah: The Third Pillar of Islam (6 Exam Questions)
Unit E: Islam Is Character
Chapter 1: Cleanliness and Purity: It’s My Nature (6 Exam Questions)
Describe how a Muslim performs Hajj.
Recognize that Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam.
Learn the vocabulary related to hajj such as: Thul Hijjah, Makkah, Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’iy,
Zamzam, Mina, Arafah, Muzdalifah, Jamrat
Know that As-Sa’iy reminds us of the historical event when Hager walked between
the hills As-Safa and Al-Marwa looking for water for her infant son Isma’eel.
Learn the hadeeth reported by Abu Hurayra where the Prohpet, peace and blessings be
upon him, informed us of the reward of one who performs hajj without making sins and
mistakes.
Know that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him said, “Whosoever
performs hajj without making sins and mistakes he will be coming back pure of sins
like when he was first born.
Define Wudoo’.
Know that the Ummah of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, will have a
shining light in the parts of their bodies that are washed by water during wudoo’ on
the Day of Judgment.
Identify when Wudoo’ is needed.
Learn what one should say after making wudoo’.
Know that in the dua that we should make after completing wudoo’, we ask Allah to
make us from those who repent and those who are pure.
Describe the steps of Wudoo’
Know that the first step in making wudoo’ is making your intention, or niyyah.
Define Thikr
Know that the best form of thikr is to say La ilaha illallah
Define the terms: Subhan-Allah, Alhamdullilah, Salla Allahu Alayhi wa Sallam
Define Zakah
Know that Zakah is fard, this means it is required of Muslims.
Know the meaning of zakah.
Describe the importance of Zakah
Know that the importance of giving zakah is to purify our hearts from greed and
selfishness.
Define Sadaqah.
Know that the difference between sadaqah and zakah is that zakah is fard, Muslims
are required to give it while sadaqah is optional charity but highly recommended.
Know that money is not the only way to give sadaqah. Other kinds of sadaqah can
be given such as: Smiling at others, removing something harmful from the road,
sharing your lunch with someone who forgot his, picking up litter, helping someone
carry a heavy load, saying a kind word is sadaqah, etc.
Understand the hadeeth of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, that charity
never decreases money.
Describe how cleanliness is part of Islam.
Know that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said that half of your faith
(belief) is being clean and pure.
Describe how we are to keep our bodies clean.
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, taught us the importance of taking
regular baths. He especially reminded us to bathe before going to the Friday
prayer, since it’s our weekly holiday.
Learn how to observe the etiquette of using the bathroom.
Recognize the meanings of Taharah, Najasah and Nathafah
Know that the meaning of najasah is impure.
Know that a dog’s wet mouth is najis (unclean).