Qur’an Knowledge
What is the only surah in the Qur’an that does not begin with the basmalah (“Bismillah al-Rahman al-Raheem”)
?What is Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9)? — Source: Tafsir Ibn Kathir
Which Prophet is mentioned most frequently in the Qur’an?
Who is Prophet Musa (Moses), mentioned 136 times? — Source: Qur’an concordances; Uloom al-Qur’an
What is the minimum amount of Zakat (in percentage) due on most types of wealth?
What is 2.5%? — Source: Qur’an 9:103; Fiqh texts
What number system, including the concept of zero, was introduced to Europe through Muslim scholars?
What is the Arabic numeral system? — Source: Oxford Islamic Studies Online
Which university filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over threats to cut federal funding, citing violations of academic freedom?
What is Harvard University?
How many surahs are classified as Meccan revelations?
What is 86 surahs? — Source: Uloom al-Qur’an by Ahmad von Denffer
What is the name of the Christian king of Abyssinia who offered protection to early Muslims?
Who is Negus (An-Najashi)? — Source: Sahih al-Bukhari; Ibn Sa’d’s Tabaqat
What does “Tawheed” mean?
What is the oneness of Allah? — Source: Aqeedah books, e.g., Kitab at-Tawheed
Who was Sheikh Muhammad Nasiruddin al-Albani, and what was he known for?
He was a 20th-century Albanian Islamic scholar known for reviving Hadith sciences and authenticating hadiths. — Source: "The Biography of Al-Albani" by Muhammad al-Sharif
Which popular social media platform announced a major redesign of its user interface in March 2025?
What is Twitter? — Source: The Verge, March 2025
Which surah includes the verse of Light (Ayat an-Nur)?
What is Surah An-Nur (24:35)? — Source: Qur’an 24:35
What tribe did the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ belong to?
What is the Quraysh? — Source: Ibn Ishaq’s Sirah
What is the name of the angel responsible for blowing the trumpet on the Day of Judgment?
Who is Israfil? — Source: Sahih Muslim 2955
Which Muslim woman founded the world’s oldest existing university?
Who is Fatima al-Fihri, founder of the University of al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco? — Source: UNESCO; Al-Qarawiyyin University Records
What is the name of the protest movement that began in April 2025 opposing President Trump's policies and Elon Musk's government cuts?
What is the Hands Off protest movement?
Name the only prophet mentioned by name who was raised without a father.
Who is Prophet Isa (Jesus, peace be upon him)? — Source: Qur’an 3:47
What battle did the Prophet ﷺ dig a trench around Medina to defend it?
What is the Battle of the Trench (Al-Khandaq)? — Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 4101
What are the six pillars of Iman (faith) in Islam?
Belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and Qadar (divine decree). — Source: Hadith Jibreel – Sahih Muslim 8
What is the name of the famous library and learning center in Islamic Spain during the Golden Age?
What is the Library of Cordoba? — Source: "Lost Libraries of Islam", Al-Andalus studies
Which religious leader passed away in April 2025 at the age of 88?Who is Pope Francis
Which religious leader passed away in April 2025 at the age of 88?Who is Pope Francis?
What is the longest verse in the Qur’an, and what is it about?
What is Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 282; it's about debt and contracts. — Source: Qur’an 2:282
Which prophet is described in the Qur’an as having received "Scripture, Wisdom, Prophethood, and Kingship"?
Who is Prophet Dawud (David)? — Source: Qur’an 38:20
What is the difference between halal and tayyib in Islamic teachings?
Halal means lawful; Tayyib means pure/good. Both are important in choosing food and actions. — Source: Qur’an 2:168 & 5:88
Who was Mansa Musa, and why is he remembered in history?
He was a 14th-century Muslim ruler of Mali, known as one of the richest men in history and for spreading Islam and building mosques during his famous pilgrimage to Mecca. — Source: National Geographic; BBC World History of Africa
Which world leader became the first to sign a treaty aimed at regulating artificial intelligence in April 2025?
Who is Emmanuel Macron (President of France)? — Source: BBC News, April 2025