MCQs on Importance of Niyyah (Intention) in Worship

1. What does the term “Niyyah” mean in Islamic terminology?
(A) Purification
(B) Worship
(C) Intention
(D) Prayer

2. According to a Hadith, actions are judged based on what?
(A) Their outcome
(B) Their form
(C) Their intention (Niyyah)
(D) Their visibility

3. Who narrated the famous Hadith: “Actions are judged by intentions”?
(A) Abu Huraira (RA)
(B) Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)
(C) Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
(D) Aisha (RA)

4. In which collection is the Hadith about Niyyah found as the first Hadith?
(A) Sahih Muslim
(B) Sunan Abu Dawood
(C) Sahih Bukhari
(D) Tirmidhi

5. Is Niyyah (intention) required for the validity of acts of worship like Salah, Sawm, and Hajj?
(A) No, only actions matter
(B) Yes, it is essential
(C) Only during Ramadan
(D) Only in Hajj

6. Which of the following statements is true about Niyyah?
(A) It must be spoken out loud
(B) It is made in the heart
(C) It is only for scholars
(D) It is written down

7. What is the role of Niyyah in transforming ordinary acts into worship?
(A) No impact
(B) Makes it sinful
(C) Turns it into Ibadah (worship)
(D) Only changes legal status

8. Which verse of the Qur’an emphasizes sincerity in worship (linked to Niyyah)?
(A) Surah Al-Ikhlas
(B) Surah Al-Fil
(C) Surah Al-Kawthar
(D) Surah Al-Masad

9. Can Niyyah affect the reward of a deed even if the outcome fails?
(A) No
(B) Yes, intentions are rewarded
(C) Only in Jihad
(D) Only for Prophets

10. What type of Niyyah is required for fasting (Sawm)?
(A) Daily for every fast
(B) Once at the start of the month only
(C) Weekly
(D) Optional