QUR’AN KNOWLEDGE
Which surah does not start with “Bismillah”?
→ Surah At-Tawbah
What tribe was the Prophet ﷺ born into?
→ Quraysh
This prophet had control over wind, animals, and jinn to complete tasks for the kingdom of Allah.
What is Sulaiman (AS)?
This African island nation, located off the coast of Senegal, qualified for its first World Cup in 2025.
Cape Verde
This powerful Muslim empire ruled for over 600 years and ended in 1922.
What is the Ottoman Empire
Which surah contains the longest ayah in the Qur’an?
Surah Al-Baqarah (Ayah 282 – Ayat al-Dayn)
What was the Prophet ﷺ’s profession before prophethood?
→ Merchant / Trader
He was given the Zabur (Psalms) and was known for his wisdom and devotion to Allah.
Who is Prophet Dawud (AS)?
Which country suffered a major earthquake in 2023 prompting global relief efforts?
Türkiye (Turkey) or Syria
This Islamic golden-age city, home to the House of Wisdom, was destroyed by the Mongols in 1258.
What is Baghdad?
Which angels ar ementioned by name in the quran?
The angels mentioned by name in the Qur'an are Jibril (Gabriel), Mika'il (Michael), and Harut and Marut.
Who was the Prophet ﷺ’s scribe for writing letters to kings inviting them to Islam?
→ Zayd ibn Thabit (ra)
A mountain where a prophet received a holy scripture directly from Allah. What is the name of the Mountain and prophet
What is Mount Sinai and Musa (AS)?
Which American political commentator is facing a legal lawsuit from the government of France over false claims about the French first lady?
Which American political commentator is facing a legal lawsuit from the government of France over false claims about the French first lady?
Which Islamic dynasty first made Arabic the official language of government?
What is the Umayyad Dynasty?
Name four surahs that begin with the disjointed letters “Alif Lam Meem.”
Surah Al-Baqarah (2)
Surah Al-‘Imran (3)
Surah Al-Ankabut (29) (some sources say “Alif Lam Meem” appears here; verify depending on teaching)
Surah Al-Sajdah (32) (or Surah Al-Ahqaf 46
Which companion emigrated first to Abyssinia (Ethiopia) with the Prophet ﷺ’s permission?
Ja‘far ibn Abi Talib (ra)
How many times is Prophet Musa (AS) mentioned in the Qur’an?
What is 136 times?
Which West African militant group has grown so powerful that it now controls large rural areas and influences politics?
JNIM (al-Qaeda affiliate)
Which Muslim general conquered Jerusalem in 1187 CE?
A: Who is Salahuddin (Saladin)
Which surah mentions the largest number of prophets by name?
Surah Al-An‘ām (18 prophets)
Name the two major tribes who opposed the Prophet ﷺ in Mecca throughout his early prophethood.
Quraysh & Banu Umayyah (or Banu Makhzum depending on context)
Name 15 of the 25 prophets mentioned in the Qur’an.
Any 10 of the following:
Adam, Idris, Nuh, Hud, Salih
Ibrahim, Lut, Isma’il, Ishaq, Ya’qub
Yusuf, Shu’aib, Ayyub, Dhul-Kifl, Musa
Harun, Dawud, Sulayman, Ilyas, Al-Yasa
Yunus, Zakariya, Yahya, Isa, Muhammad ﷺ
What massive protest movement in April 2025 mobilized across all 50 U.S. states, reportedly drawing millions to voice opposition to the Trump administration and other issues?
The “Hands Off!” / 50501 movement protests
Which Muslim leader is believed to have fulfilled the Prophet ﷺ’s prophecy that Constantinople would be conquered?
Who is Sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror)?