Virtues that are Found in Salah with Khushu

What is the definition of khushūʿ in ṣalāh?

• Physical strength

• Loud recitation

• Humble focus and presence of the heart

• Quick completion of prayer

According to Surah Al-Mu’minūn, khushūʿ in ṣalāh is mentioned immediately after:

• Belief in the unseen

• Spending in charity

• The description of the successful believers

• The command to fast

What is the closest position a servant can be to Allah during prayer?

• Standing

• Ruku'

• Sitting

• Prostrating

Which of the following best reflects the true nature of khushūʿ in ṣalāh?

• Prolonged prayer with no mistakes

• A visibly calm appearance during prayer

• A heart that is fully aware, submissive, and humbled before Allah

• Loud recitation and perfect tajwīd

What does tawāḍuʿ mean?

• Pride

• Patience

• Humility

• Discipline

The opposite of tawāḍuʿ is pride. Which hadith best warns against this?

• “Modesty is part of faith.”

• “No one who has an atom’s weight of pride will enter Paradise.”

• “Actions are judged by intentions.”

• “The most beloved deeds to Allah are the most consistent.”

Which of the following best describes the relationship between tawāḍuʿ and khushūʿ?

• Khushūʿ creates humility only in outer actions

• Humility is an optional part of khushūʿ

• Tawāḍuʿ is the internal quality that allows khushūʿ to manifest externally

• Khushūʿ and tawāḍuʿ are unrelated concepts

How does humility affect the outward posture in prayer?

• Leads to distraction

• Promotes laziness

• Encourages stillness and reverence

• Causes speed in movement

The reward of khushūʿ increases when the prayer is offered with:

• Obedience and presence

• Speed

• Anger

• Forgetfulness

Which type of jihād is most connected to achieving khushūʿ?

• Physical battle

• Verbal argument

• Political activism

• Jihād against the soul