Seerah
What was the name of the miraculous night journey where the Prophet ﷺ traveled from Makkah to Jerusalem and then ascended to the heavens?
Al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj
Which Angel brought the revelations of the Quran from Allah to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Angel Jibril
Which Prophet built the Ark to save believers and pairs of animals from a massive flood?
Prophet Nuh (as)
To which city did the Muslims migrate (make Hijrah) where they were welcomed by the Ansar (the Helpers)?
Madinah (Yathrib)
Eid al-Adha takes place during Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. What major pillar of Islam is performed by millions of Muslims right before this Eid?
Hajj
Before he was granted Prophethood, what two famous titles did the people of Makkah give to Muhammad ﷺ because of his flawless honesty and integrity?
Al-Sadiq (The Truthful) and Al-Amin (The Trustworthy)
What is the longest Surah in the Quran?
Surah Al-Baqarah
Which Prophet was given the miracle of splitting the Red Sea with his staff?
Prophet Musa (as)
What was the name of the very first major battle in Islamic history, where a vastly outnumbered Muslim army defeated the Quraysh forces near a famous well?
Battle of Badr
Before walking out the door to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer, what is the mandatory charity (given in food or money) that must be paid on behalf of every family member?
Zakat al-Fitr
What was the name of the Prophet's ﷺ closest companion who became the first Caliph (leader) after his passing?
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (ra)
Which Surah is known as the "Heart of the Quran"?
Surah Yaseen
Which Prophet, known for his incredible patience during severe illness and the loss of his family and wealth, was eventually told by Allah to strike the ground with his foot to bring forth a healing spring?
Prophet Ayyub (as)
During the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq), who was the companion who suggested digging a deep trench around Madinah to defend the city?
Salman al-Farsi (ra)
Eid al-Fitr marks the absolute end of Ramadan. On the very first day of which Islamic lunar month is Eid al-Fitr celebrated?
Shawwal
What was the name of the historic treaty signed between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh of Makkah that led to a period of peace?
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
Which companion of the Prophet ﷺ is the only one mentioned by name in the Quran?
Zaid ibn Harithah (ra)
The Quran names five elite messengers who are given the special title Ulul 'Azm (The Prophets of Firm Resolve) due to the immense trials they endured. Name four of these five prophets.
Nuh (as), Ibrahim (as), Musa (as), 'Isa (as), and Muhammad ﷺ
Under which Caliph's rule was the official, written compilation of the Quran standardized into a single book and distributed to all major Islamic provinces?
Uthman ibn Affan (ra)
The Eid prayer is famous for having extra Takbeerat (saying Allahu Akbar) in the first and second units (Rak'ahs) compared to regular prayers. According to the standard practice, how many extra Takbeerat are said in the first Rak'ah before reciting Surah Al-Fatiha?
7 extra Takbeerat
In the year 622 CE, the Prophet ﷺ hid in a cave with Abu Bakr while migrating to Madinah to escape the Quraysh. What was the name of this specific cave?
Cave Thawr
Which specific Surah does not begin with the phrase "Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim" (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)?
Surah at-Tawbah
Prophet Ibrahim (as) is famously known as the father of many prophets through his two sons, Ismail and Ishaq. From which specific son’s lineage did Prophet Musa (as) and Prophet 'Isa (as) descend, and from which son's lineage did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ descend?
Musa and 'Isa (as) descended from Ishaq (as); Prophet Muhammad ﷺ descended from Ismail (as)
What was the name of the Christian king of Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) who protected the early Muslims when they fled persecution in Makkah?
Al-Najashi
What is the specific Islamic historical term used for the three days immediately following Eid al-Adha (the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah), during which fasting is strictly forbidden?
Ayyam at-Tashreeq