Year 5b Islamic Studies Revision

The statement "The pillars of salah are 9" is false. In Islam, salah (prayer) has 14 pillars, which are essential components of the prayer that must be fulfilled for it to be valid. These pillars include actions such as standing, reciting the opening takbir, bowing, prostrating, and sitting. Therefore, the correct answer is false as there are 14 pillars of salah, not 9.

Pregnant ladies are exempt from fasting because fasting during pregnancy can potentially harm the health of both the mother and the baby. During pregnancy, the body requires additional nutrients and energy to support the growth and development of the fetus. Fasting can lead to nutritional deficiencies and dehydration, which can have negative consequences for both the mother and the baby. Therefore, pregnant women are advised to eat regular meals and stay hydrated instead of fasting.

Salatul taraweeh is not the only prayer at the masjid by men. It is a special prayer performed during the month of Ramadan after the Isha prayer. Men can also pray other obligatory and voluntary prayers at the masjid throughout the year, not just during Ramadan. Therefore, the statement is false.

Using miswak and adar (a type of natural toothbrush and toothpaste) does not break your fast because they do not involve swallowing or consuming anything. Fasting is primarily about abstaining from eating and drinking, and using miswak and adar does not violate this principle. These natural oral hygiene practices are encouraged during fasting as they help maintain cleanliness and freshness of the mouth without compromising the fast.

Sanity, Islam, and niyah are not part of the pillars of salah. The pillars of salah in Islam are the essential actions and components that must be performed during the prayer, such as standing, reciting specific verses, bowing, and prostrating. Sanity refers to mental health and has no direct connection to salah, while Islam and niyah (intention) are broader concepts that encompass the practice of salah but are not specifically pillars of salah. Therefore, the statement is false.

Taking medicine while fasting in Ramadan does not automatically break the fast. However, it depends on the type of medicine taken. If the medicine is in the form of pills or capsules that are swallowed without breaking them, then the fast remains valid. However, if the medicine is in the form of injections or intravenous fluids, it will break the fast. Therefore, the statement in the question is incorrect, and the correct answer is False.

Putting oil in the ear does not break the fast because it does not enter the body through the mouth or nose, which are the usual entry points for substances that break a fast. Fasting typically involves abstaining from consuming food and drink, so actions like applying oil to the ear would not have an impact on the fast.

The explanation for the answer "False" is that forgetting to recite Surah Al-Fatiha during prayer does not invalidate the prayer. However, performing Sajood Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness) is recommended if a mistake or omission is made during the prayer. Sajood Sahw is not required for the acceptance of the prayer, but rather a way to rectify any errors made during the prayer. Therefore, the statement that the salah is now accepted after performing Sajood Sahw is incorrect.

The statement "The conditions of salah are 9" is true. In Islam, salah (prayer) is a fundamental act of worship and has certain conditions that must be fulfilled for it to be valid. These conditions include being a Muslim, being sane, reaching the age of maturity, being in a state of purity, facing the qibla (direction of the Kaaba in Mecca), and having the intention to pray. Additionally, the time for salah must be within the prescribed time frame, the body and clothes must be clean, and the prayer must be performed in the correct order and with the correct movements and recitations.

The statement is incorrect. The pre-dawn meal, also known as "suhoor", is the meal that Muslims eat before dawn during the month of Ramadan, not before school in the morning. Therefore, the correct answer is False.