Quran & Revelation
What is the holy book of Islam called?
THe Quran
How many pillars are there in Islam?
Five
What month do Muslims fast in?
Ramadan
How many obligatory prayers are there each day?
Five
What direction do Muslims face during prayer?
The Ka‘bah in Makkah
Who brought revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Angel Jibril
Which pillar requires Muslims to pray five times a day?
Salah
What is the meal eaten before dawn called?
Suhur
What do Muslims say before starting an action for Allah’s blessing?
Bismillah
Why does Islam encourage fasting?
To control desires and grow closer to Allah
Which Surah was the first to be revealed?
Surah Al-Alaq
Which pillar includes fasting during the month of Ramadan?
Sawm
What is the main spiritual goal of fasting?
Taqwa (God-consciousness)
What is the intention required before acts of worship called?
Niyyah
Who is exempt from fasting in Ramadan?
The sick, travelers, elderly, pregnant or nursing women
In which month did the Qur’an begin to be revealed?
Ramadan
Which pillar requires giving a specific amount of charity to the needy?
Zakah
What charity must be given before Eid al-Fiṭr?
Zakāt al-Fiṭr
What phrase do Muslims say when mentioning Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam
What happens if someone breaks a fast intentionally without a valid excuse?
They must make it up and may owe kaffārah
What language was the Qur’an revealed in?
Arabic
Which pillar is required once in a lifetime for those who are able?
Hajj
What is the name of the night that is better than 1,000 months?
Laylat al-Qadr
What quality does fasting strengthen besides patience?
Self-control (or sincerity, gratitude)
Why can Ramadan be 29 or 30 days long?
It depends on the lunar moon sighting