Salat (Prayer)
6 reference items
In which event was the Salat made obligatory for Muslims?
A
Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj
Explanation
The five daily prayers were made obligatory during the Night Journey and Ascension (Mi'raj).
In which Hijri year was the call to prayer (Azaan) introduced?
A
1 A.H.
Explanation
Azaan was introduced in 1 A.H. to call believers to Masjid-e-Nabwi.
What is the shortened prayer performed by a traveler called?
A
Qasr Salat
Explanation
Qasr Salat allows a traveler (Musafir) to shorten Farz prayers of four Rak'ats to two.
Which special prayer is offered during a solar eclipse?
A
Salat-ul-Kusoof
Explanation
Salat-ul-Kusoof is offered during a Solar Eclipse, and Salat-ul-Khusoof during a Lunar Eclipse.
Which special prayer is offered to pray for rain during a drought?
A
Salat-ul-Istisqa
Explanation
Salat-ul-Istisqa is the prayer offered to supplicate Allah for rain during severe dry spells.
How many obligatory (Farz) Rak'ats are there in Maghrib prayer?
A
3
Explanation
Maghrib prayer consists of exactly three Farz Rak'ats, followed by Sunnat and Nafl.