Turkish Culture
What sweet dessert is often eaten in Ramadan after iftar?
Güllaç or Baklava
What are the three blessed months in Islam?
Recep, Şaban, and Ramazan
What does “Hizmet” mean in English?
Service
What does “mentorship” mean?
Helping and guiding someone to grow and learn
What is the name of the magical school in the Harry Potter books?
Hogwarts
What traditional sound wakes people up for sahur in Turkish towns?
The Ramadan Drummer (Davulcu)
What celebration comes at the end of Ramazan?
Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr)
Who inspired Hizmet Movement?
Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi
What should we do when someone makes a mistake?
Correct them kindly and privately — without embarrassing them, just like Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did.
How many middle school mentors (ablas) do we have this year?
4
What phrase do Turkish Muslims say to congratulate someone after fasting?
“Allah kabul etsin!” (May Allah accept it!)
What special night is in the month of Recep?
Regaip Kandili
What does it mean to be a volunteer in Hizmet?
Doing good things without expecting rewards
Who was the best mentor in Islamic history?
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
Can you name all our middle school ablas?
Elif Sude Abla
Sevval Abla
Zeynep Abla
Rumeysa Abla
What is a famous Turkish tradition during Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayramı)?
Visiting elders and kissing their hands
What is the name of the night in Şaban when Allah forgives many people?
Berat Kandili
True or False: You have to be a grown-up to serve in Hizmet.
False! Kids can serve too!
What is the opposite of arrogance and means being humble?
Tevazu (Humility)
In which city is the famous Turkish tower “Galata Kulesi”?
Istanbul
What value from Turkish culture also shines in Hizmet and Islam?
Misafirperverlik (Hospitality)
What special night happens in Ramazan and is better than 1,000 months?
Laylat al-Qadr (Kadir Gecesi)
What does it mean to do something "sincerely for Allah"?
Doing it from the heart, without wanting attention
Which Prophet is most famous for his patience?
Prophet Ayyub (a.s.)
What two continents does Turkey connect?
Europe and Asia