Prophets in the Qur’an
This prophet inherited not only prophethood but also kingship directly from his father.
Who is Sulayman (AS)?
(He inherited from Dawud (AS) — Surah An-Naml 27:16)
This woman is the mother of Prophet Isa (AS) and has a surah named after her.
Who is Maryam (AS)?
This is the shortest surah in the Qur’an.
What is Al-Kawthar?
This close companion of the Prophet ﷺ was the first adult male to accept Islam and later became the first Khalifah.
Who is Abu Bakr (RA)?
This pillar of Islam was made obligatory in the second year after the Hijrah.
What is Sawm (fasting in Ramadan)?
This prophet debated a king who claimed he could give life and death, and then challenged him about the rising of the sun.
Who is Ibrahim (AS)?
(Debate with Namrud)
This was the first person to accept Islam and the wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Who is Khadijah (RA)?
This surah was revealed entirely at night and is said in hadith to protect from punishment of the grave.
What is Al-Mulk?
This companion was known as “Al-Farooq” because he distinguished between truth and falsehood.
Who is Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)?
This is the Arabic term for the intention made before performing an act of worship.
What is Niyyah?
This prophet asked Allah not to leave a single disbeliever on earth after centuries of rejection.
Who is Nuh (AS)?
(Surah Nuh 71:26)
This woman was the wife of Fir‘awn and is praised in the Qur’an as an example for believers.
Who is Asiya (RA)?
This surah is known as the “Heart of the Qur’an.”
What is Ya-Sin?
This companion was promised Jannah and was known for his generosity, especially during the Expedition of Tabuk.
Who is Uthman ibn Affan (RA)?
This is the name of the night prayer performed in Ramadan in congregation.
What is Taraweeh?
This prophet refused to eat from the king’s table and interpreted dreams for two prisoners before interpreting the ruler’s dream.
Who is Yusuf (AS)?
This wife of the Prophet ﷺ is known for narrating the most hadith and was the daughter of Abu Bakr (RA).
Who is Aisha (RA)?
This is the only surah that does not begin with “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim.”
What is At-Tawbah (Bara’ah)?
This companion was the first mu’adhin (caller to prayer) in Islam and was known for his beautiful voice.
Who is Bilal ibn Rabah (RA)?
This is the Arabic term for worshiping Allah with full love, fear, and hope combined.
What is Ihsan?
This prophet prayed for a kingdom that would not belong to anyone after him.
Who is Sulayman (AS)?
(Surah Sad 38:35)
This woman ran between Safa and Marwah searching for water for her son, and her action became part of Hajj and ‘Umrah.
Who is Hajar (RA)?
This surah mentions the story of two gardens and the conversation between a wealthy man and his poorer companion.
What is Al-Kahf?
This young companion was the first ambassador of Islam, sent to Madinah before the Hijrah to teach the Qur’an.
Who is Mus‘ab ibn ‘Umayr (RA)?
According to the pillars of Iman, believers must have faith in divine decree, known as this.
What is Al-Qadar?