Quran/Prophets
This angel was responsible for conveying the divine revelations from Allah to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Angel Jibril (Gabriel)
This holy city is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the location of the Kaaba.
Mecca
This Arabic term refers to the five mandatory daily prayers performed by Muslims.
Salah
his 9th-century Muslim mathematician introduced the concepts of algorithms and is widely celebrated as the "Father of Algebra."
Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi
This universal Arabic greeting used by Muslims worldwide translates to "Peace be upon you."
Assalamu Alaikum
Consisting of 286 verses, this is the longest Surah in the Holy Quran.
Surah Al-Baqarah
He was the closest companion of the Prophet and became the first Caliph of Islam after the Prophet’s passing.
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq
This is the annual mandatory almsgiving or charity required of Muslims whose wealth exceeds a certain threshold.
Zakat
Founded by Fatima al-Fihri in Fez, Morocco, this is recognized by UNESCO as the oldest continuously operating university in the world
University of al-Qarawiyyin
This term describes any object, food, or action that is permissible and lawful according to Islamic law.
Halal
This prophet built a massive ark to save his followers and pairs of animals from a devastating flood.
Prophet Nuh (Noah)
This historic migration of early Muslims from Mecca to Medina marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Hijrah
This is the specific direction toward the Kaaba in Mecca that Muslims face during their daily prayers.
Qibla
This famous 14th-century Moroccan scholar and traveler spent 30 years exploring Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, covering more distance than Marco Polo.
Ibn Battuta
This frequently used Arabic phrase translates to "If God wills" and is said when speaking about future plans.
Insha'Allah
This prophet was thrown into a well by his jealous brothers before eventually rising to become a high-ranking official in Egypt.
Prophet Yusuf (Joseph)
This city served as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and became a global hub of learning and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age.
Baghdad
This is the ritual washing or ablution that a Muslim must perform before executing their prayers.
Wudu
Located in Granada, Spain, this breathtaking palace and fortress complex stands as one of the most famous examples of Moorish Islamic architecture.
Alhambra
This major Islamic holiday honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command.
Eid-Al-Adha
This is the total number of Surahs contained within the complete text of the Quran.
144
She was a successful businesswoman, the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the very first person to accept Islam.
Hazrat Khadijah
This is the reward or spiritual merit gained from doing good deeds, which Muslims strive to accumulate.
Hasanah
This Persian polymath and physician wrote "The Canon of Medicine," which served as the standard medical textbook in Europe and the Middle East for centuries.
Ibn Sina
This specific honorific title is given to a Muslim who has successfully memorized the entire text of the Quran.
Hafiz/Hafiza