Culture
What are the top three countries with the largest Muslim populations?
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Quran/Koran
Who was the first prophet?
Adam
What is Shahada?
Faith: The sincere declaration of faith stating, "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God"
Saudi Arabia
Where did Islam originate?
Islam originated in the Hijaz region of the Arabian Peninsula (city of Mecca in modern-day Saudi Arabia)
What is the name of the month when Muslims fast?
Ramadan
Who was the last prophet?
Muhammad
What is Salah?
Prayer: The ritual prayer performed five times a day (at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark) facing Mecca.
What language was the Quran revealed in?
Arabic
What are the major Muslim holidays?
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha
How many daily prayers are there? Extra points if you can name all of them
5 (Fajr, Dhur, Asr, Magrib, Isha)
Which prophet walked into fire?
Ibrahim
What is Zakat?
Almsgiving: The mandatory annual charity giving—traditionally 2.5% of qualifying wealth or savings—to help the poor and needy.
How many pillars of Islam are there?
5
What do Muslims use instead of graphics and idols?
Calligraphy and poetry
Which prophet was born to Mariam?
Isa
What is Sawm?
Fasting: Abstaining from food, drink, and physical needs from dawn until sunset during the holy month of Ramadan
What is Iftar?
The breaking of a fast during ramadan
What defines haram food?
Certain items that are strictly forbidden, including pork and its by-products, carnivorous animals or birds of prey, blood, alcohol, and ingredients derived from non-halal animals (such as gelatin or non-halal animal shortening)
What do Muslims do before prayer?
Wudu
Which prophet is known for interpreting dreams?
Yusuf
What is Hajj?
Pilgrimage: The sacred journey to the Ka'ba in Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime, provided they are physically and financially able
What is the 'holy' or special day of the week in Islam?