Science
What process do bats use to locate their prey?
Echolocation
Why does a pizza box have a tiny plastic table in the middle?
It stops the lid from sagging onto the pizza and messing up the toppings.
Which angel brought Allah's revelations to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Jibril عليه السلام
What are the two surahs collectively known as Al-Mu'awwidhatayn, the two surahs of seeking refuge?
Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas
Which king in a standard deck of playing cards is nicknamed the “Suicide King”?
The King of Hearts. His sword appears to be positioned behind his head.
Why can sprinkling salt on ice help melt it, even when the weather is below 0°C?
Salt lowers water's freezing point, allowing ice to melt at temperatures where pure water would normally remain frozen.
Why do cats’ eyes look like they’re glowing in the dark?
A reflective layer behind their retinas bounces light back out, making their eyes shine.
Which surah is named after the elephant?
Surah Al-Fil
What are two other names of Surah al-Isra?
Subhan & Bani Isra’il (Children of Israel)
What is a government ruled or controlled by wealthy people called?
A plutocracy.
Why do you get goosebumps when you're cold or sometimes when listening to music?
Tiny muscles attached to your hairs contract. In furry ancestors, this helped trap warmth or make them appear larger. In humans, it's mostly a leftover reflex.
Why does popcorn explode when you heat it?
There’s water trapped inside each kernel. It turns into steam, pressure builds up, and the kernel bursts.
In the story of the People of the Cave, which animal accompanied them?
A dog
Which surah contains the command “Wa aqimis-salata tarafayin-nahari wa zulafan minal-layl”, referring to establishing prayer at the two ends of the day and during parts of the night?
Surah Hud (11:114)
Which animal has fingerprints that look remarkably similar to human fingerprints?
Koalas!
2 in 1
Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon, even when both have been sitting in the same room?
What word do scientists use to describe a unit of measure that is also the name of an animal?
Metal pulls heat away from your hand much faster than wood does, so it feels colder even when they’re the same temperature.
A mole.
Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon, even when both have been sitting in the same room?
Metal pulls heat away from your hand much faster than wood does, so it feels colder even when they’re the same temperature.
What is the name of the gate of Jannah through which those who regularly fast will enter?
Ar-Rayyan
Five surahs begin with the phrase Alhamdulillah. Can you name all five?
Al-Fatihah, Al-An'am, Al-Kahf, Saba, and Fatir
A stock drops in value from $100 to $50. What percentage gain does it need to return to $100?
100%. It lost half its value, so a $50 investment must gain another $50. That's a 100% increase from its new value.
What can sharks sense that humans cannot?
Electricity. They do this using organs called ampullae of Lorenzini.
Why do escalators have little brushes running along their sides?
They're there to discourage people from letting their shoes or clothing get too close to the sides, where they could get caught.
When Prophet Ibrahim asked Allah to show him how He brings the dead to life, what was he instructed to take?
Four birds
What will be our condition on ‘The Day of the Judgement’ according to the Qur’an?
Everybody’s hearts trembling in fear
In music, what does the instruction “crescendo” tell a musician to do?
Gradually get louder.