GRADE 8 islamic religious education – Prayers on special occasions Quiz

Eid al-Fitr prayer is offered to celebrate the end of Ramadan and to thank Allah for the ability to complete the fast. It is not a replacement for the five daily prayers nor used to announce the new year or choose leaders.

The Eid prayer is performed as two rak'ahs, followed by a khutbah (sermon).

The Eid khutbah is delivered after the two-rak'ah Eid prayer, unlike the Friday khutbah which is before the prayer.

The Janazah prayer commonly includes four takbirs. After these takbirs certain recitations and supplications are made for the deceased.

The Janazah prayer is performed standing with takbirs and supplications; it does not include ruku or sujud as in the regular five daily prayers.

Salat al-Istisqa is a special prayer performed when the community needs rain; worshippers ask Allah to send rain and show repentance.

Istikhara is a prayer of seeking guidance from Allah about a matter when a person is unsure which choice is best.

The Prophet encouraged performing Eid prayers in an open ground (musalla) where the whole community can gather, though it is acceptable to pray in a mosque if needed.

Salat al-Kusuf (or Kusuf) is the prayer performed during an eclipse. It includes special recitation, long rukus and sujud, and remembering Allah.

Salat al-Hajat is performed when a person has a pressing need or wish; it usually includes voluntary rak'ahs followed by sincere supplication.

Salat al-Tasbih is a voluntary prayer notable for its frequent repetition of tasbih to seek forgiveness and increase good deeds.

The Janazah prayer can be led by any knowledgeable adult Muslim; it does not require a specific official, though often the local imam leads it.

Zakat al-Fitr is given before the Eid prayer (or before the day of Eid ends) so that those in need can celebrate on Eid day.

Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's readiness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. It coincides with the Hajj and includes animal sacrifice by those who can afford it.

Janazah is a fard kifayah: if some members of the community perform it, the obligation is lifted from the rest. If no one performs it, the whole community bears the sin.

Taraweeh are extra night prayers performed after Isha throughout Ramadan. They are special to the month of fasting.

Women are allowed to attend Eid congregational prayers. In many Kenyan communities women attend at mosques or designated areas, though attendance is optional.

The Eid prayer includes extra takbirs in the rak'ahs as part of the special ritual, distinguishing it from the regular daily prayers.

During Salat al-Istisqa, people often gather in an open area, offer a special prayer together, and make heartfelt du'a asking Allah to send rain.

After the third takbir in Janazah, it is common and recommended to send salawat (blessings) on the Prophet; the final takbir is followed by supplication for the deceased.

Eclipse prayers are meant to remind believers of Allah's power, lead to repentance, and encourage reflection on the signs in the heavens, not to celebrate or announce news.

Salat al-Hajat typically involves praying two voluntary rak'ahs and then making a heartfelt supplication for the particular need.

Salat al-Tasbih is performed to seek Allah's forgiveness and to increase righteous deeds; it is not a shortcut to material gains or an exemption from other obligations.

The purpose of the Janazah prayer is to supplicate for the deceased, asking Allah to forgive them and grant them mercy and a good place in the Hereafter.

After Istikhara, guidance from Allah often appears through ease or difficulty in the matter, inner peace about a choice, or through events and circumstances, rather than random chance.