Matric (SSC) Islamiat Syllabus

What two meals/timings are associated with fasting in Ramadan?

Sehri (the pre-dawn meal before Fajr) and Iftar (breaking the fast at sunset/Maghrib).

What is 'Zakat' and what is its standard rate?

Zakat is an obligatory annual charity given to the poor and needy from one's saved wealth. The standard rate is 2.5% (1/40th) of wealth held for one lunar year above the Nisab.

What is 'Nisab' in relation to Zakat?

Nisab is the minimum threshold of wealth a Muslim must possess (above basic needs) for one lunar year before Zakat becomes obligatory: 7.5 tolas (87.48g) of gold or 52.5 tolas (612.36g) of silver, or its cash equivalent.

Name the eight categories of people eligible to receive Zakat as mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah.

The poor (Fuqara), the needy (Masakeen), Zakat collectors, those whose hearts are reconciled, freeing slaves, those in debt, in the cause of Allah (Fi Sabilillah), and the stranded traveler (Ibn-us-Sabeel).

What is 'Hajj' and when is it obligatory?

Hajj is the pilgrimage to the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, performed in the month of Zul-Hijjah. It is obligatory once in a lifetime upon every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able (Sahib-e-Istita'at).

What is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah?

Zakat is obligatory (Fard), fixed at 2.5%, and given to specified categories. Sadaqah is voluntary charity, with no fixed amount or time, given to anyone in need.

What is the difference between Hajj and Umrah?

Hajj is the obligatory major pilgrimage performed only in specific days of Zul-Hijjah with rituals like Wuquf-e-Arafat. Umrah is a voluntary 'lesser pilgrimage' that can be performed any time of year and has fewer rituals.

What is the 'Ihram' in Hajj?

Ihram is the sacred state a pilgrim enters before performing Hajj or Umrah, marked by wearing two unstitched white cloths (for men) and the intention (niyyah) along with reciting Talbiyah.

What is 'Tawaf' in the context of Hajj?

Tawaf is circling/walking around the Holy Kaaba seven times in an anti-clockwise direction as an act of worship.

What is 'Sa'i' in Hajj?

Sa'i is walking/running seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah, commemorating Hazrat Hajra's (AS) search for water for her son Hazrat Ismail (AS).

What is 'Wuquf-e-Arafat' and why is it important?

Wuquf-e-Arafat is the standing/staying in the plain of Arafat on the 9th of Zul-Hijjah. It is the most essential pillar (Rukn-e-Azam) of Hajj; without it, Hajj is invalid.

What is the Talbiyah recited during Hajj?

'Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik, Labbaika La Sharika Laka Labbaik...' meaning 'Here I am, O Allah, here I am. You have no partner. Here I am.'

What is the spiritual benefit of Salah for a believer?

Salah develops God-consciousness (Taqwa), discipline, punctuality, humility, and equality; it prevents a person from indecency and evil (Fahsha and Munkar) and strengthens the bond with Allah.

What is the spiritual benefit of Saum (fasting)?

Fasting cultivates Taqwa (piety/self-restraint), self-control, patience, empathy for the poor and hungry, gratitude, and spiritual purification.

What collective social benefit does Hajj demonstrate?

Hajj demonstrates Muslim unity, equality, and brotherhood (Ukhuwwah) as people of all races, nations, and classes gather in identical Ihram, showing there is no superiority except by Taqwa.

What economic benefit does Zakat provide to society?

Zakat circulates wealth from the rich to the poor, reduces poverty and inequality, purifies wealth, prevents hoarding, and strengthens social welfare and brotherhood.

In which year of the Islamic era was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born, and what is it called?

He was born in 570 CE in the 'Aam-ul-Feel' (the Year of the Elephant), named after Abraha's failed attack on the Kaaba with elephants.

Who were the parents of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

His father was Hazrat Abdullah and his mother was Hazrat Aminah. His father died before his birth and his mother died when he was about six years old.

Who raised Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after the death of his mother and grandfather?

After his mother Aminah died (age 6) and grandfather Abdul Muttalib died (age 8), he was raised by his uncle Abu Talib.

What title was given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the people of Makkah before prophethood?

'As-Sadiq' (the Truthful) and 'Al-Ameen' (the Trustworthy), reflecting his honesty and trustworthiness even before prophethood.

At what age and where did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive his first revelation?

At the age of 40, in the Cave of Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) on Mount Noor, the first revelation (Surah Al-Alaq) was brought by Angel Jibreel (AS).

What were the first words/verses revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

'Iqra bismi Rabbik-alladhi khalaq' meaning 'Read in the name of your Lord who created' (the opening verses of Surah Al-Alaq).

Who was the first adult man, woman, and child to accept Islam?

First woman: Hazrat Khadija (RA); first adult man: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA); first child: Hazrat Ali (RA).

What was the social and economic boycott faced by Muslims in Makkah called?

The social and economic boycott of Banu Hashim in the valley of Shi'b-e-Abi Talib, which lasted about three years and caused great hardship.

What is the event called when Muslims first migrated from Makkah, and to where?

The first migration (Hijrat) was to Abyssinia (Habashah), where the just Christian king Najashi (Negus) gave the Muslims refuge.

What is the 'Quranic Way of Life' fundamentally based on?

It is based on Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), obedience to Allah and His Messenger, accountability in the Hereafter (Akhirah), justice, good character (Akhlaq), and following the Quran and Sunnah in all matters.

What does the Quran identify as the criterion of honor among people?

Taqwa (piety/God-consciousness). As stated in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:13): 'Indeed, the most honorable of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous (most pious) of you.'

What is 'Akhirah' as an article of faith?

Akhirah is the belief in life after death, including resurrection, the Day of Judgment, accountability for deeds, and reward (Jannah) or punishment (Jahannam).

What does the Hadith of Gabriel define as 'Ihsan'?

Ihsan means 'to worship Allah as if you see Him, and though you do not see Him, He surely sees you' — representing the highest level of excellence and sincerity in faith.

What is the difference between a Nabi and a Rasool?

A Nabi (Prophet) receives revelation from Allah and follows the Shari'ah of a previous Rasool, while a Rasool (Messenger) is given a new Shari'ah/Book to convey. Every Rasool is a Nabi, but not every Nabi is a Rasool.