Masjid Taqwa

2026 Program Focus: Building Stronger Brothers Across All Units

The Stringfellow Unit Islamic Community has identified three core areas of focus for 2026:

Character
Developing integrity, discipline, accountability, and emotional maturity.

Competence
Building strong foundations through knowledge, while equally emphasizing the application of that knowledge in everyday life.

Leadership Skills
Preparing brothers to lead with purpose, humility, and responsibility within their communities.

We are advocating that MERIT on all units align with these same pillars. By unifying our focus across locations, we strengthen the movement and ensure that transformation is consistent, intentional, and impactful.

This shared direction allows us to grow leaders who are not only informed, but practiced. Not only motivated, but equipped. Not only changed, but changing others.

Together, we move forward

Community Competency in Action

As part of our 2026 focus within MERIT, we’ve launched a Community Competency initiative.

Every other week, brothers receive a 15 to 20 question assignment focused on strengthening their understanding of Islam. Those housed in the same sections must work together to complete it and are graded on both accuracy and quality of collaboration.

Through teamwork and shared learning, knowledge becomes action and growth becomes collective.

CLICK HERE: Community Competency Test 1

Why did Allah create man?
What is Prophet Muhammad’s full name?
What does Shahadah mean?
What is shirk?
Give one reason for the Year of Sadness.
Name two things that require you to make wudu.
What year was the Qur’an revealed?
How many ayat are in the Qur’an?
How many women can a Muslim man marry?
Give the Arabic word for:
a) Faith
b) To strive / struggle
c) Oneness of Allah
Name five Prophets listed in the Qur’an.
Name the four Rightly Guided Caliphs.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
What is tawhid?

a) The articles of faith
b) The oneness of Allah
c) The criteria to judge mankind
d) The pillars of Islam

How many years did the Prophet teach tawhid?

a) 8 months
b) 8 years
c) 13 years
d) 23 years

Extra Credit:
For any question that can be supported with a Qur’anic reference, include the ayah.

CLICK HERE: Community Competency Test 2

“Give Me Five!”

Instructions:
This test is research-oriented. For each statement, provide five different ayat from the Qur’an.

Rules:

Each ayah may be used only once across the entire test
No recycling of ayat
References must include Surah name and ayah number

There is no god except Allah or There is no god except He.
Describe when or how we make salat.
Name five prophets.
Allah tells us to seek refuge from...
Give information about zakat: the benefit of giving, when, how, who, or the consequences of not giving, etc.
Give information about sawm: when to fast, how to fast, who should or shouldn't fast, etc.
Give information about hajj: when, how, requirements, benefits, etc.
Give information about the Day of Judgement: when, how it happens, signs, consequences, benefits, etc.
Give information about taqwa: the benefits, the consequences, etc.

CLICK HERE: Community Competency Test 3

Fasting is required from sunup to sunset. True or false?
Muslims believe all revealed books originally came from Allah. True or false?
Angels possess free will like humans. True or false?
The percentage for Zakat on all income is 2.5%. True or false?
Which group is NOT eligible to receive Zakat?
a. The poor
b. The travellers in need
c. Immediate family dependents
d. Those in debt
Which pillar establishes a Muslim's identity?
a. salah
b. zakat
c. shahadah
d. sawm
Which belief MOST directly encourages accountability for actions?
a. tawhid
b. risalah
c. akhirah
d. salah
Which statement BEST reflects Islamic belief about Allah's attributes?
a. They resemble human qualities
b. They are symbolic only
c. They are perfect and unique without comparison
d. They change over time
Name one revealed book mentioned in the Qur'an besides the Qur'an itself.
Explain how belief in Akhirah influences daily behavior.
Explain why tawhid is considered the foundation of all Islamic beliefs.
Why is belief in divine revelation essential for moral guidance in Islam?
State two social benefits of congregational prayer.
Name three physical benefits of fasting.
Why is niyyat essential for acts of worship?

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