Islamic Knowledge
What is holy book of Islam?
Quran
What is Afghanistan’s national currency?
Afghani
What fabric is commonly used in Afghan traditional clothing?
silk or velvet
Who was the first caliph after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Abu Bakr (RA)
What phrase do Muslims say after sneezing?
Alhamdulillah
How many pillars of Islam are there?
Five
What is the largest ethic group in Afghanistan?
Pashtun
What is the traditional Afghan men’s outfit called?
perahan tunban
Which Afghan woman became the country’s first female governor?
Habiba Sarabi
What day of the week is considered most special for Muslims?
Friday (Jumu’ah)
What is the month of fasting for Muslims called?
Ramadan
What is the national sport of Afghanistan?
Buzkashi
During Ramadan, when does fasting begin and end each day?
from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib)?
Which Afghan king introduced modern reforms in the 1920s?
Amanullah Khan
What phrase do Muslims say when they begin eating?
Bismillah
Who was the last prophet in Islam?
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
What is the name of Afghanistan’s national poet, known as the “ father of Afghan literature”?
Khushal khan khattak
What is the traditional Afghan dance that symbolizes unity and strength?
Attan
Who was the Prophet’s closest friend and father-in-law?
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA)
What fruit is Afghanistan especially famous for exporting?
pomegranates
Mecca
What river sap areas Afghanistan and Iran?
Helmand river
What’s the meaning of the word “Eid”?
festival or celebration
Which Afghan woman won the International Women of Courage Award in 2008?
Shukria Barakzai
Who was the Afghan king in the 1920s known for introducing modern reforms in education, law, and women’s rights?
Amanullah Khan