Islam
The Prophet's answer when Jibril said "Tell me about Islam"
Islam is:
1) Shahada: Testifying that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad SAWS is His messenger
2) Salah: Five daily prayers
3) Zakat: Annual Alms Tax
4) Sawm: Fasting in the month of Ramadan
5) Hajj: Pilgrimage of Hajj
The meaning of the word "Qur'an"
The Recitation
In 570 CE, Abraha al Ashram - the ruler of Yemen - marched an army to Mecca to destroy the Kaa'ba, but were torn apart by stones showered from the heavens. What is the name of this year, and who was born during this time?
The Year of the Elephant is the year the Prophet Muhammad SAWS was born
A Muslim who spent time in the company of the Prophet and remained Muslim for the rest of his life
Sahaba
This prophet was known as Kaleem-Ullah because he was the only Prophet who Allah talked to on Earth directly without intermediary angels.
Prophet Musa
The Prophet's answer when Jibril said "Tell me about Iman"
Iman is:
1) Belief in Allah
2) His Angels
3) His Scripture
4) His Prophets
5) Judgement after Death
6) Predestination (Qadr)
The name of the night and cave in which the Qur'an was first revealed
At the Cave of Hira on Laylat ul Qadr
This famous battle took place on 17th of Ramadan Year 2 Hijri in which 313 Muslim soldiers defeated an army of almost a thousand pagans from Mecca.
Battle of Badr
Known as the unsheathed sword of God, this former enemy became an accomplished military strategist after his conversion to Islam.
Khalid ibn Waleed
The Qur'an refers to these five prophets as ul al-azm
1) Noah (Nuh)
2) Abraham (Ibrahim
3) Moses (Musa)
4) Jesus (Isa)
5) Muhammad
The Prophet's answer when Jibril said "Tell me about Ihsan"
Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him, for although you don't see him, you're aware that He sees you at all times
The Prophet Muhammad SAWS said: "All things possess a core/heart, and the heart of the Qur'an is ____"
Surah Ya Seen
When the news of this event reached the Muslims, everyone had a hard time believing until Abu Bakr RA firmly reiterated its truth, for which he received the title as-Siddiq. What was the event?
Isra wal Miraj
He donated food to the Prophet and the Prophet did not accept. Then he offered it as a gift and the Prophet ate from it. While eating he noticed a mark on the Prophet's back between the shoulders. Then he kissed the Prophet's feet and converted to Islam.
Salman al Farsi
This Prophet was promised a son at a very old age. When he asked for a sign, he was told that he would be rendered silent for three nights. Name the prophet and his son.
Zakariya and Yahya
Religion is a system of ufalsifiable beliefs and related rituals and laws practiced throughout history by a community of adherents. What is the Arabic term for this?
Deen
The Arabic term for Divine revelation
Wahy
After the treaty of Hudaybiyyah was broken, the Prophet Muhammad SAWS assembled an army of 10,000 to siege an enemy city in a bloodless conquest. What is the name of this event?
Fath ul Mecca
The first four converts to Islam included a woman, a child, a servant, and an upper class man. Each gave da'wah to their own demographic. Who were each?
Woman: Khadija
Child: Ali
Servant: Zaid bin Haritha
Upper Class: Abu Bakr
This Prophet lived before Nuh and was raised to a high station before his death. وَّرَفَعۡنٰهُ مَكَانًا عَلِيًّا
Prophet Idris
Islam as a religion includes:
1) Non-falsifiable beliefs,
2) Worship rituals,
3) Laws, and
4) A nation of adherents.
What is the proper Arabic term for each of these?
1) Aqeedah or Imaniyat
2) Ibadat
3) Shariah
4) Ummah
The six surahs that are named after the prophets
Nuh, Hud, Ibrahim, Yusuf, Yunus, Muhammad
After 13 years of preaching in pagan society, Prophet Muhammad SAWS secured the allegiance of two Arab tribes and relocated to their stronghold. Which tribes were they?
Aws and Khazraj
The four people who the Prophet wrapped with his cloak when he said "Allah only desires to take away any uncleanliness from you - O people of the household - and purify you."
Fatima, Ali, Hasan, and Husayn
The Qur'an names four prophets sent to the Arabian peninsula at four different places: 'Ad, Madyan, Thamud, and Makkah. Which prophet was sent to which place?
'Ad - Hud
Madyan - Shu'ayb
Thamud - Salih
Makkah - Muhammad