Islamic History
What is the name of the cave where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received his first revelation?
Cave of Hira
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Quran
Which city is considered the holiest in Islam?
Mecca
What is the term for the daily prayers performed by Muslims?
Who is known as the "Prophet of Islam"?
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Who was the first caliph after Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
Abu Bakr
What is the opening chapter (Surah) of the Quran?
Al-Fatiha (The Opening)
In which country is Mecca located?
Saudi Arabia
During which month do Muslims fast from dawn to sunset?
Ramadan
Which city is considered the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
Mecca
What is the significance of the Battle of Badr in Islamic history?
It was the first major battle between the Muslims of Medina and the Quraysh of Mecca, resulting in a decisive victory for the Muslims.
Who is the angel that delivered messages to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
Angel Gabriel (Jibreel)
In which country is the city of Medina located?
Saudi Arabia
How many times a day do Muslims perform the obligatory prayer (Salah)?
Five times a day
Known as the "City of the Prophet," which city did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) establish as the first Islamic capital?
Medina
Name one of the companions known as "The Four Rightly Guided Caliphs."
1. Abu Bakr
2. Umar ibn al-Khattab
3. Uthman ibn Affan
4. Ali ibn Abi Talib
How many chapters (Surahs) are there in the Quran?
114
What is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca called?
Hajj
What is the charity given by Muslims during Ramadan called?
Zakat al-Fitr
This city, often called the "City of a Thousand Minarets," is the capital of Egypt. What is its name?
Cairo, Egypt
What is the first major battle of Islam
The battle of Badr
1. What is the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr)?
2. In which Islamic month does it occur?
*HINT: Surah Qadr, Ayah 1
1. It is the night in which the Quran was first revealed.
2. It occurs in the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Prophet Mohammed asked Muslims to migrate to this country.
Ethiopia/ Abyssinia
Name the 6 pillars of Iman
Belief in:
Allah
Angels
His books
His messengers
Day of Judgment
Fate
Which city, located in present-day Iraq, was a center of learning and culture during the Islamic Golden Age?
Baghdad